Kenya to become visa-free to African visitors.

Kenya to become visa-free to African visitors.

President William Ruto has stated that by the end of the year, Kenya will no longer require visas for any tourists from Africa. He said during an international conference, “It is time we… realize that having visa restrictions amongst ourselves is working against us.” The African Union (AU) has been working toward visa-free travel inside the continent for the past ten years. Although there are bilateral agreements and regional agreements, there has been little progress in the direction of no limitations. According to a 2022 AU-backed research, the only countries…

Gabon coup leaders appoint economist as interim PM.

Gabon coup leaders appoint economist as interim PM.

Raymond Ndong Sima has been named as the new interim prime minister of Gabon by the country’s military authorities. Despite having previously served as the nation’s prime minister from 2012 to 2014, the 68-year-old economist was a steadfast foe of ousted President Ali Bongo. Despite his desire to run for president this year, he chose to support Albert Ondo Ossa, the leading opponent. The junta announced earlier that it had released Mr. Bongo from house detention, where he had been since they took control last week. Gen. Brice Oligui Nguema,…

Gabon coup leader to be sworn in as interim president.

Gabon coup leader to be sworn in as interim president.

Gen. Brice Oligui Nguema, the head of the military government in Gabon, will soon be sworn in as the nation’s acting president. On Wednesday, shortly after President Ali Bongo was declared the victor of a disputed election, the army overthrew him. It’s anticipated that supporters of the Gabonese military establishment would be present for Gen. Nguema’s inauguration. Despite increased security, there is calm around the nation. The 55-year Bongo dynasty may not be over, as the coup’s leader is reportedly the cousin of deposed president Ali Bongo. To avoid repeating…

Niger to allow in other junta troops if attacked.

Niger to allow in other junta troops if attacked.

Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani, the leader of the coup in Niger, has issued an order permitting the military governments of Mali and Burkina Faso to send troops into his nation to assist in defending against an invasion. Following their Thursday visits to Gen. Tchiani in Niamey, the foreign ministers of Burkina Faso, Olivia Rouamba, and Mali, Abdoulaye Diop, made the statement. To restore Mohamed Bazoum, the democratically elected president of Niger, who was ousted by a handful of army officers last month, the West African regional grouping Ecowas has vowed to…

Dialogue and mediation should be the first options to tackle the Niger situation – Bombande.

Dialogue and mediation should be the first options to tackle the Niger situation – Bombande.

Emmanuel Bombande, the former executive director of the West African Network for Peace Building (WANEP), has advised the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to use negotiation and communication to settle the problems in Niger. He said that while ECOWAS military involvement is permitted, diplomacy and negotiation should always come first. The senior mediator from the UN stated, “I think the message of trying to use what has been described by the ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs as ‘by all means’ is basically to have a robust and firm…

Ugandan leader accuses World Bank of coercion.

Ugandan leader accuses World Bank of coercion.

President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda claims that the World Bank is trying “to coerce” his country’s government into changing its anti-LGBT laws. It comes after the lender’s declaration that it will stop making new loans to the nation because the law prohibiting same-sex relationships goes against its core principles. However, President Museveni said that “Uganda will develop with or without loans” in a statement shared on social media. He expressed regret that the lender was attempting to “use the money to coerce us into giving up our faith, culture, principles,…

Niger junta leader names transitional cabinet.

Niger junta leader names transitional cabinet.

Despite appeals from regional leaders to reinstate ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani, the head of the Niger junta, has named a government. On Thursday, the cabinet was unveiled on official television at 01:30 local time (00:30 GMT). There are 21 ministers in the new cabinet, including two ministers of state and one delegate minister. Interim Prime Minister Lamine Zeine Ali Mahamane, who will also serve as the minister of economy and finance, is in charge of the new transitional government, which consists of both military and civilian figures.…

Niger junta appoints new prime minister.

Niger junta appoints new prime minister.

Following the coup on July 26, the commander of the Niger junta, Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani, appointed a former finance minister to the position of prime minister. Mahamadou Ouhoumoudou is replaced by Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine since he was in Europe at the time of the coup. From 2001 until the army overthrew the late former President Mamadou Tandja in 2010, Mr. Zeine, who is believed to be in his 50s, served as cabinet director and finance minister. A junta spokeswoman delivered a statement announcing his appointment on the public television…

Accra to London expedition: Group finally arrive in London after days en route.

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The 13 intrepid Ghanaians who set out on a 10,000KM road adventure from Accra to London with the Wanderlust Ghana organization have arrived at their destination. On Sunday, August 6, 2023, the company arrived in London after days spent traveling and discovering new countries and appreciating nature. The trip’s organizers, Wanderlust Ghana, disclosed that they arrived at midday GMT (1:00 pm BST). In a video posted online, the group celebrated their historic drive and expressed their joy. On Sunday, July 23, 2023, they left Accra and began their journey across…

Accra to London road expedition: A team of 13 Ghanaians embark 10,000km road trip to the UK.

Accra to London road expedition: A team of 13 Ghanaians embark 10,000km road trip to the UK.

A group of thirteen Ghanaians have embarked on a road excursion from Ghana to the UK. They set out to drive from Accra to London, a distance of a mind-boggling 10,000 kilometers, and they intend to accomplish so while taking it all in. On Sunday, August 6, or Monday, August 7, 2023, the daring group is anticipated to land in London. In an interview with Accra-based Peace FM after arriving in Spain, the team discussed the reasons behind their incredible voyage. They claimed that they had been motivated to pursue…