From selling charcoal, firewood and a popular West Africa staple food locally known as garri, to making waves on the global music scene. Liberian superstar JZyNO has come a long way. He started making music in Liberia before moving to Ghana to pursue his dreams, where he found a ...Show more
Is Africa ready for a stronger El Niño?
From devastating floods in Nepal to growing weather concerns across Africa, extreme weather is once again putting communities at risk. The United Nations warns that up to 162 million children in Eastern and Southern Africa live in areas exposed to the impending El Niño weather ev ...Show more
When Kakwenza Rukirabashaija mocked the Ugandan president’s son on Twitter, he knew he was playing with fire. Within 24 hours, the satirist had been arrested, and says he was tortured before fleeing the country. Throughout the ordeal, he has not stopped tweeting. He wants the wor ...Show more
Minnesota manhunt, G7 expectations, ‘No Kings’ protest death & more
After a nearly two-day manhunt, Police have caught the man accused of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers. The number of people dying in Israel and Iran is growing as attacks from both sides continue. G7 leaders want to avoid confrontation at this year’s summit. At least five people ...Show more