Kenya's parliament begins trial for impeachment of Rigathi GachaguaKenya's parliament has initiated the final phase to remove Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office.Last week, a la...3 mins read | Independent Africa
Kenya restricts raw gold and mineral exportsKenya is planning to limit the export of valuable minerals in their unprocessed forms.This move coincides with the const...2 mins read | Independent Africa
President of Ivory Coast pushing for implementation of common regional currency by 2026Ivory Coast President, Alassane Ouattara, is urging members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to...1 min read | Independent Africa
Aliko Dangote's meeting with marketers may drop fuel price - ReportThe Dangote refinery is scheduled to meet with the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) on Tue...2 mins read | Independent Africa
Handheld ultrasound devices transform maternal healthcare in KenyaPortable ultrasound devices are transforming maternal healthcare in Kenya's rural areas by enabling earlier detection of...2 mins read | Independent Africa
Marburg Outbreak in Rwanda under control - Health Minister saysIn the aftermath of Rwanda’s announcement of a Marburg virus disease outbreak on September 27th, the Minister of Healt...1 min read | Independent Africa
Cameroon govt bans media reporting on President’s health, whereaboutsCameroonian government has prohibited public discourse concerning the health of President Paul Biya, labelling it a matt...2 mins read | Independent Africa
26 million Africans facing some degree of visual impairment – WHOThe World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that 26 million Africans are currently facing some degree of visual imp...3 mins read | Independent Africa
NCC to penalize Elon Musk's Starlink for unapproved price increaseThe Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed its intention to take enforcement action against Elon Musk's S...2 mins read | Independent Africa
Boat capsize in Congo kills 78 nationalsA tragic ferry disaster on Lake Kivu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in the deaths of at least 78 i...2 mins read | Independent Africa
NIDO marks Independence Day with imprisoned Nigerian inmates in GhanaNigerians in the Diaspora Organisation's (NIDO) Ghana Chapter took the festivities to the Nsawam Medium Security Prison ...3 mins read | Independent Africa
Many feared dead after boat capsizes in NigeriaA tragic incident in north-central Nigeria has led to fears of multiple casualties following the capsizing of a boat car...1 min read | Independent Africa
Islamic police crack down on betting shops without permit in northern NigeriaIslamic authorities in Kano, a northern city in Nigeria, have begun shutting down sports betting establishments, claimin...2 mins read | Independent Africa
Kenya’s vice president faces dismissal over involvement in anti-government protestsKenyan lawmakers have initiated the process to oust the country's deputy president from office.Supporters of the move ac...4 mins read | Independent Africa
Niger: Economic recovery predicted on the back of oil revenuesNiger's economy is set to rebound after a year marked by an unprecedented political crisis. However, the rebound is depe...2 mins read | Independent Africa
Police launch manhunt after mass shooting kills 18 people in South AfricaIn a tragic incident in the remote town of Lusikisiki, South Africa, a mass shooting has claimed the lives of eighteen i...2 mins read | Independent Africa
Namib Mills porridge taken off shelves after death of 3 children in South AfricaIn South Africa, an instant porridge product has been pulled from the market following the tragic deaths of three young ...2 mins read | Independent Africa
Internal happenings in Parliament ruled by Speaker not Supreme Court - Dean of UPSA Law School2 mins read