Africa

Uganda Buries King Oyo as Cousin Takes Tooro Throne Amid Family Rift

King Oyo of Uganda's Tooro kingdom was buried on Saturday in Fort Portal, as his cousin Edward Kijanangoma takes the throne amid a family succession disput

Boris Johnson, Ex-CIA Chief Petraeus Near Station Before Russian Drone Hit

Boris Johnson had passed through Yahodyn station and ex-CIA chief David Petraeus was at the station when a Russian drone hit a Warsaw-bound train at the Po

Inherited 401(k) Offers a Roth Conversion an IRA Locks Shut

Non-spouse heirs can roll an inherited 401(k) directly into a Roth IRA and pay tax once—an option that vanishes if the money reaches an IRA first.

Ryanair Warns Airfares Could Jump Next Year If Oil Stays High

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary warned airfares could jump next year if oil stays high, as the airline cut its passenger target and shares trade near a one-yea

Dow Halves Dividend to $0.35 as Chemical Payouts Come Under Strain

Dow cut its quarterly dividend to $0.35, LyondellBasell halved its payout to $0.69, and PPG keeps growing its dividend since 1999.

Uganda Buries King Oyo as Cousin Takes Tooro Throne Amid Family Rift

King Oyo of Uganda's Tooro kingdom was buried on Saturday in Fort Portal, as his cousin Edward Kijanangoma takes the throne amid a family succession disput

Africa Braces for $20 Billion in Damages as ‘Super’ El Niño Looms, Bank Warns

The African Development Bank warns a developing 'super' El Niño could cost Africa up to $20 billion in damages and trigger mass migration.

South African Court Temporarily Halts Impeachment Inquiry Against President Ramaphosa

A South African court has temporarily paused impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over the theft of over $580,000 from his farm.

Former Kenyan Governor Convicted of Murdering Pregnant Student in 2018 Case

A Kenyan court has found former Migori governor Okoth Obado guilty of murdering pregnant university student Sharon Otieno in a 2018 case.

South Africa Dismisses ICC Petition Over Migrant Attacks as Opportunistic

South Africa has dismissed a Ghanaian lawyers' ICC petition alleging migrant attacks amount to crimes against humanity, calling the move opportunistic.

Guinean Teen Jailed for Exam Cheating Dies After Sickle Cell Complications, Father Says

A 17-year-old jailed in Guinea for exam fraud has died from sickle cell complications, his father says, raising questions over juvenile detention and healt

Global Powers Vie for Congo’s Critical Minerals as China’s Dominance Faces New Challenges

Explore the escalating global competition for the Democratic Republic of Congo's critical minerals, as the U.S. challenges China's long-standing dominance through new mining deals and strategic partnerships.

Gold Fever Grips South Africa: Cattle Pen Discovery Sparks Frenzy

A gold rush has erupted in a South African informal settlement after a resident discovered gold nuggets in a cattle pen, drawing dozens of hopeful miners despite official warnings.

Ethiopia Accused of Secretly Training Sudanese RSF Fighters with Alleged UAE Funding

Investigation reveals Ethiopia allegedly operates a secret camp training Sudanese RSF fighters, with alleged funding from the UAE, raising regional security concerns.

El-Sisi and Trump to Converge at Davos Amidst Global Tensions

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and former U.S. President Donald Trump are set to meet at the World Economic Forum in Davos to discuss regional developments, including the Gaza conflict and the Nile Dam dispute.

South Africa Declares National Disaster Amidst Devastating Floods

South Africa declares a national disaster due to severe flooding and weather, resulting in numerous deaths, widespread damage, and the closure of Kruger National Park.

Sudan’s 1000 Days of War: A Nation on the Brink of Collapse

Sudan has surpassed 1,000 days of devastating civil war, plunging the nation into the world's largest humanitarian crisis. The conflict, ignited by a power...

Ancient African Innovations: 60,000-Year-Old Poison Arrows and a 9,500-Year-Old Hunter-Gatherer Pyre Uncovered

Recent archaeological findings in Africa are reshaping our understanding of early human ingenuity and social practices. Discoveries include the world's oldest evidence of poison...

China’s ‘Health Silk Road’ Boosts African Pharmaceutical Production

China is significantly expanding its "Health Silk Road" initiative across Africa, focusing on local pharmaceutical production to combat medicine shortages and reduce the continent's...

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