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October 23, 2026
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“A Prison Without Bars”: The Seychelles Exile That Held Africa’s Kings
The Seychelles Exile When King Prempeh I of the Asante Kingdom was captured by British forces in 1896, he was not executed. He was not imprisoned in a dungeon. Instead, he was sent to a remote island in the Indian Ocean — so far from home that escape was impossible, yet so comfortable that he…
UNGA 81: Africa Pushes for Reparations, UN Reform, and a Seat at the Global Table
The UNGA 81 Africa Push The 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) is underway in New York, and Africa is not just attending—it is setting the agenda. Under the theme “Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations that Delivers for All,” global leaders are gathering to tackle the world’s most pressing…
Peller and Jarvis: The Wedding of Nigeria’s Biggest Influencer Couple
Popular Nigerian content creators Habeeb Hamzat, known as Peller, and Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, known as Jarvis, have officially become husband and wife after a series of wedding ceremonies that captured the attention of millions across Nigeria and beyond. Peller and Jarvis’ wedding is making the headlines today. The Love Story: From TikTok Lives to Marriage The couple…
The Horsemen of Oyo: How Africa’s Most Feared Cavalry Built an Empire
When we think of great cavalry forces in history, we often imagine the Mongols of Genghis Khan or the knights of medieval Europe. But in West Africa, the Oyo Empire built a cavalry force that was the terror of the region—an army of horsemen whose speed, skill, and spectacle made them legendary . Rise of the…
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