Africa: Civic Space in Africa Is Not Only Constrained By Arrests, Vague Laws and Media Intimidation, but Also By Foreign Pressure and Various Forms of Dependence.
[IFEX] Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA)
Kenya: Dramatic Circumstances That Led to Lengthy Ban for Former World Record Holder
[Capital FM] NAIROBI -- The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) have detailed the dramatic circumstances that culminated in a hefty seven-year ban for former world record holder for the men's half marathon, Kibiwott Kandie.
Somalia: Somaliland Marks 66th Independence, Reaffirms Sovereignty
[Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa -- Somaliland celebrated the 66th anniversary of its independence from Britain on Thursday, with President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro reaffirming the country's sovereignty, national unity and commitment to democratic statehood during a state ceremony in Hargeisa.
Liberia: U.S.$19 Million Drug Probe Takes Dramatic Turn
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Liberia's ongoing investigation into the US$19 million cocaine seizure has taken a dramatic turn after one of the key persons of interest, Paul Jamaal King, formally requested witness protection and declared himself a cooperating witness in the case.
Liberia: U.S. Backs Ivanhoe Founder With $250m Investment
[Liberian Observer] Just days after renewed discussions surrounding Liberia's future as a regional mining and transport hub, the United States Government has announced a US$250 million investment in technology company I-Pulse, a venture co-founded by billionaire mining entrepreneur Robert Friedland
World Cup visa woes reach fever pitch
Fans and governments have been left angered by harsh US restrictions on African supporters and personnel, writes Sean Andah.
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Digital Revolution - From Connectivity to Competitiveness
[ENA] Across Africa, nations are embracing the digital revolution as a catalyst for economic growth, stronger governance, and greater global competitiveness. Among them, Ethiopia--long celebrated for its ancient civilization, rich cultural heritage, and strategic position in the Horn of Africa, is e
Wizkid confirms title of his upcoming 7th album
Wizkid at his latest public event confirmed the title of his 7th studio album whilst providing update on its progress so far. The post Wizkid confirms title of his upcoming 7th album appeared first on NotjustOk.
Kenya: Kibera High Court Bars Media From Virtual Utumishi Girls Murder Case
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Proceedings in the Utumishi Girls murder case are ongoing virtually, with the Kibera High Court ordering members of the media to be excluded from the session.
Somalia: Somalia Deputy Prime Minister Deported From Kenya Over Alleged Passport Fraud
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Somalia's Deputy Prime Minister Jibril Abdirashid Haji was deported after he was allegedly found in possession of a fraudulently acquired Kenyan passport at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), according to a police incident report.