Terms & Conditions

Welcome to The African Chronicle
Effective Date: 04/06/2025

Thanks for visiting The African Chronicle. We’re glad you’re here. Before you dive into our content, please take a moment to read our Terms and Conditions. This page sets out the rules for using our website and services. By using the site, you agree to follow these terms. If you don’t agree, that’s okay—but please don’t use the site.

We’ve written this as clearly and simply as possible. If anything feels unclear, reach out—we’re happy to help.


1. Who We Are

The African Chronicle is a proudly Pan-African news platform committed to redefining how Africa tells its stories.

We report from a local, regional, and continental perspective, bringing together journalists, analysts, and contributors from across Africa and the diaspora. Our coverage goes beyond headlines, uncovering the stories behind the statistics, the people behind the politics, and the ideas shaping Africa’s future

Contact: privacy@africanchronicle.com


2. Using Our Website

You’re welcome to:

  • Browse and read our articles
  • Share content with proper credit
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Create an account for added services

You agree not to:

  • Use the site for anything illegal or harmful
  • Copy, republish, or redistribute our content without permission
  • Try to hack, disrupt, or interfere with the site’s operation
  • Post spam or offensive comments

Basically: enjoy the content, but play fair.


3. Subscriptions & Paid Content

Some of our content or newsletters may require a paid subscription. When you subscribe:

  • You agree to pay the fees as listed
  • Payments are processed securely through trusted third-party platforms (like Stripe or PayPal)
  • Your subscription renews based on the plan you select (monthly/yearly) unless you cancel

You can cancel anytime in your account settings or by contacting us. We don’t refund past payments, but you’ll keep access until the end of your current billing period.


4. Intellectual Property

All content on The African Chronicle—articles, images, logos, videos, and branding—is either owned by us or used with permission. It’s protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

You can:

  • Quote or share brief excerpts (with credit and a link)
    You can’t:
  • Reproduce full articles or publish our work elsewhere without written permission

5. User Accounts

Some features may require creating an account. When you do:

  • Keep your login info secure
  • Don’t share your account with others
  • Keep your info up to date

We reserve the right to suspend or delete accounts that break the rules or show signs of suspicious activity.


6. Comments & Community Guidelines

We encourage thoughtful discussion! If you leave a comment:

  • Keep it respectful—no hate speech, threats, or spam
  • Stay on topic
  • Don’t impersonate others

We moderate comments and may remove anything that violates our guidelines.


7. Third-Party Links

Our site may link to other websites or social media platforms. We’re not responsible for their content or privacy practices, so check their policies if you’re concerned.


8. Your Privacy

We take your privacy seriously. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect and use your data, and your rights to access, edit, or delete that data.


9. Cookie Use

We use cookies to improve your experience and track how our site is used. By continuing to browse, you’re agreeing to our Cookie Policy.


10. Limitation of Liability

We do our best to provide accurate, reliable journalism. But we can’t guarantee:

  • That the site will always be available or error-free
  • That all content will be up to date at all times

The African Chronicle is not liable for any loss or damage that may arise from using our website or relying on its content.


11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our service, the law, or how we do business. When we do, we’ll update the “Effective Date” at the top.

Keep checking this page if you’re a regular user—it’s your responsibility to stay informed.


12. Contact Us

Got questions? Need help with your account or subscription? Want to clarify something in these Terms?

We’re here for you.

privacy@africanchronicle.com


Thanks again for being part of The African Chronicle. We appreciate your time, attention, and trust—and we’re committed to earning it with every story we publish.