Link to article: https://allafrica.com/stories/202605300004.html This article reports that the Parliament of Ghana has passed the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, commonly referred to as the anti-LGBTQ+ bill. The legislation was approved after its third reading in Parliament and seeks to criminalize activities associated with LGBTQ identities and practices in the country. During the parliamentary session, First Deputy… Read more »
Link to article: https://allafrica.com/stories/202605290113.html This article covers Nigerian President Bola Tinubu’s nationwide address marking the third anniversary of his administration. Tinubu defended major economic reforms, particularly the removal of fuel subsidies and foreign exchange reforms, arguing that they were necessary to prevent fiscal collapse and stabilize Nigeria’s economy. He acknowledged that these policies caused significant hardship, including higher living costs… Read more »
Link to article: https://allafrica.com/stories/202605290480.html The article discusses the Kenyan government’s response to a deadly dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy that killed 16 students and injured 79 others. Following preliminary investigations, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced the dissolution of the school’s Board of Management after findings revealed serious violations of school safety regulations. The investigation found that the dormitory… Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/drones-shatter-months-relative-calm-khartoum-hit-airport-2026-05-04 The Reuters article reports that drone attacks struck Khartoum, including its international airport, disrupting months of relative calm in the ongoing Sudanese civil war. The attacks are part of a wider escalation of violence involving the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which have been in conflict since 2023. Sudan’s military has accused Ethiopia and the… Read more »
https://allafrica.com/stories/202605050086.html The article explains that the South African government has placed the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) under administration due to serious governance and operational failures. Buti Manamela announced the decision after ongoing issues such as legal concerns, board instability, and financial mismanagement threatened the institution’s credibility. Several major problems were identified, including audit failures, data integrity issues, delays… Read more »
https://allafrica.com/stories/202605050097.html The article reports that Assimi Goïta, the leader of Mali, has taken over as defense minister following the death of former minister Sadio Camara. Camara was killed in a suspected suicide bombing when an attacker drove an explosive-filled vehicle into his home. This attack occurred during a wave of coordinated violence carried out by jihadist and separatist groups, including… Read more »
