Lizzo Slammed With Sexual Harrassment, Hostility Lawsuit

The plaintiff accused the singer of body shaming and religious harassment. Lizzo has been sued by three former dancers who accuse the Grammy winner of sexual harassment and allege the singer and her production company created a hostile work environment.

Irish Superstar Singer Sinead O’Connor Dies At 56

Her family, who announced her death, gave no cause for her passing. Sinead O’Connor, the gifted Irish singer-songwriter who became a superstar in her mid-20s and was known as much for her private struggles and activism as for her fierce and expressive music, has died at 56.

How Nigerian Governor and Serial Human Rights Violator Nasir El-Rufai Spends Millions Funding Oxford University-westafricaweekly

Notorious for persecuting journalists and presiding over a state with a scandalous out-of-school-children figure, Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has been donating millions to Oxford University.

Tinubu’s Regime and Democratic Terrorism by Raphael Adebayo

 

It should by no means be surprising that the 2023 general elections have unravelled in the most controversial, heart-rending, and unprecedentedly flawed manner that they have.

Niger Junta reportedly threatens to Kill president Bazoum if ECOWAS Military intervenes

Niger’s military junta has threatened to kill ousted President Mohamed Bazoum if ECOWAS attempts any military intervention to reinstate him. According to a report by The Associated Press on Thursday night, August 10, two “Western officials” said the coup plotters issued the threat while speaking to a top U.S. diplomat.

Niger coup: Divisions as ECOWAS military threat fails to play out

As a deadline to restore Niger’s democratic government passes, strong initial ECOWAS reaction to Niger coup d’etat now appears divided. 

BREAKING OF THE COLONIAL AGREEMENTS WITH FRANCE THE MALIAN CASE AGAINST IMPERIALIST FRANCE

After independence, 14 French-speaking countries were forced to sign 11 agreements with France which are as follows:

5 remarkable landmarks in Africa to visit on your next trip

Including a trip to Africa on your bucket list promises a multitude of unparalleled and unforgettable experiences.

A 5-year-old with cocaine in his system fatally shoots a 1-year-old brother who had marijuana in his blood.

Authorities in Indiana said a 5-year-old boy, who shot and killed his 1-year-old brother on March 28, tested positive for cocaine while the deceased toddler had marijuana in his blood at the time of the fatal incident.

Morocco’s Nouhaila Benzina becomes the first player to wear hijab at World Cup

The wearing of hijab on the world stage has always been a contentious subject. For the past 20 years, there was a ban on the wearing of hijab on the pitch.

Meet the Makinde sisters who are all pilots

Africa got its first female pilot in 1964 but the great achievement was not enough to encourage other women to get into aviation.

Fetish priestess goes to son’s school to curse student who allegedly stole his phone

A fetish priestess in Ghana made her way to her son’s school to rain curses on a student who allegedly stole his phone.

US Africa Leaders Summit promises more exploitation for Africa, record profits for US mining firms - thegrayzone

Recent deals between US Secretary of State Tony Blinken and African heads of state promise eye-popping profits for US mining multinationals and fewer protections for African laborers “toiling in subhuman conditions” to drive the digital revolution. 

Enslavement of African migrants ‘big business’ in Libya thanks to EU funding — UN

An investigation by the United Nations has concluded that money provided by the European Union to state entities in Libya has facilitated crimes against humanity ranging from forced labour and sexual slavery to torture.

From Chi-Town bagman to ECOWAS chairman: Meet the former money launderer leading the push to invade Niger - thegrayzone

Since the overthrow of Niger’s US-friendly government, West African nations of the ECOWAS bloc have threatened an invasion of their neighbour.