Apple Faces Legal Action Over Alleged Use of Conflict Minerals In a surprising turn of events, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has launched a lawsuit against tech giant Apple in both France and Belgium. The DRC is accusing Apple of utilizing components made from minerals that are allegedly extracted illegally within its borders. […]
The Fight for Baka Rights in Congo In the heart of the Republic of Congo, the Baka communities are facing alarming challenges. These indigenous groups, who have lived near the Odzala-Kokoua National Park for generations, have been violently displaced from their ancestral territories. This upheaval is primarily driven by conservation efforts organized by African Parks, […]
**Meet Maïmouna Elle Traoré, a vibrant influencer building a bridge between cultures.** Living in Dakar’s Sicap-Amitié neighborhood, Traoré effortlessly engages with locals in Wolof and captures their daily lives through her popular Instagram account. **Her captivating videos highlight the beauty of West African culture.** Dressed in a flowing purple boubou with cascading dreadlocks, she seamlessly […]
The ECOWAS summit convened in Abuja, Nigeria, marked a groundbreaking moment for Gambia as the regional bloc approved the formation of a special tribunal. This tribunal aims to address the atrocities committed during Yahya Jammeh’s military rule. Under Jammeh’s regime, which lasted from 1996 to 2017, Gambia witnessed severe human rights violations, including arbitrary detentions, […]
In an enlightening academic session, the University of Tifariti launched a pivotal module focused on the role of the United Nations in the political and legal advocacy for the rights of the Sahrawi people. This session featured the esteemed ambassador Omar M. Sidi, representing the POLISARIO Front at the UN, and attracted a diverse group […]
Spanish Military Undertakes Critical Efforts in Senegal A group of fourteen Spanish military personnel is currently engaged in a crucial mission in Senegal, a nation grappling with significant political and economic turmoil. This mission, which involves critical logistical support and transportation, features a highly experienced Air Force commander, Débora Gómez López. The task at hand […]
In the heart of southern Africa lies a treasure trove of history. A recent study has identified the Lion Cavern in Eswatini as the world’s oldest ochre mine, dating back an astonishing **48,000 years**. Ochre, a clay pigment, played a vital role in early human culture, influencing art forms from cave paintings to personal adornments. […]