African Trends

In a shocking turn of events, Brian Mwenda, an individual posing as a lawyer without any formal legal training, has been apprehended by Kenyan authorities after astonishingly winning 26 cases before High Court Judges, Magistrates, and Court of Appeal Judges. This remarkable feat went unnoticed until his recent arrest.   …

A devastating incident is unfolding at the Supreme Court building situated within the prominent Three Arms Zone in Abuja, as the structure is currently ablaze. This destructive fire has led to the complete destruction of the offices belonging to three of the esteemed justices of the Supreme Court. The situation …

Former Central African Republic (CAR) President Francois Bozizé, who currently leads a rebel coalition, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a court in the CAR’s capital, Bangui. This sentence was handed down in his absence and pertains to charges such as rebellion and undermining national security, although specific details …

Currently, there is a military coup unfolding in Congo Brazzaville, where President Denis Sassou Nguesso, who has held power for an astonishing 39 years, is reportedly in the United States. The coup has seen the military seize control of crucial facilities in the capital city of Brazzaville. News of this …

The town of Derna in Libya has been devastated by catastrophic floods caused by the Mediterranean storm Daniel, resulting in a death toll of at least 5,000 people. Rescue efforts are underway to locate thousands more who are missing along the northeastern coast of the country. Derna suffered the most …

Afrobeats sensation Davido recently revealed his substantial performance fee during an interview with Zahir Jooma, co-owner of Icebox jewelry store. He shared insights into the number of shows he participates in monthly and the price for booking him. In the viral video, Davido mentioned that his current fee is $600,000 …

A devastating earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 struck Morocco, resulting in tragic loss of lives, with at least 820 people reported dead and over 670 injured. This natural disaster also caused significant damage to historic structures and forced frightened residents to flee to the streets for safety.   Morocco’s …

Makola hair vendors have disrupted a wig fair organized by a Nigerian businesswoman at the Makola market in Accra. The local wig sellers were worried about the impact of the Nigerian businesswoman’s cheap prices on their business. The Nigerian businesswoman, who owns Priceless Hair, had come to the market to …

Lemonade Finance is a cross-border payment solution that enables Africans in the Diaspora to send money to Ghana and other African countries. The App is available on the iOS and Google Play Store.   On October 14th, 2022, Lemonade Finance announced seasoned media personality and serial entrepreneur Deloris Frimpong Manso …

Mara, a pan-African company that offers an ever-expanding suite of crypto products, has announced the pre-launch of the Mara Wallet, a portal to the cryptoeconomy focused on helping people begin their journey towards conveniently managing their crypto-finance needs, take a major step toward financial freedom, and learn more about cryptocurrency …