The UK has put specific sanctions on people connected to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) because more proof of war crimes in the Darfur region has come to light. After a BBC Verify investigation found that executions in El-Fasher were the fault of a high-ranking RSF officer, the move was made. El-Fasher is a place […]
The country of São Tomé and Príncipe, which is one of the smallest in Africa, has taken a big step towards closing its digital gap. Starlink is an internet service that uses satellites and was created by SpaceX. It has now been made available across the country. This move promises to make big changes in […]
During their search for directions to the main Kenyan-Somali border, six other foreign nationals were detained in Garissa. According to the authorities, the six individuals planned to travel to Somalia and join the terrorist organization al-Shabaab. Hassan Tourabih Kintosa, a Ugandan national; Muhamed Jahad Farah; Saad Suleiman Saleh; Nadrik Mbwana Salum; Abdul Kadir Salum Seif; […]
A week after the toppling of elected President Mohamed Bazoum, European citizens have been evacuating from Niger, which has had a key role in French and Western strategies to combat a jihadist insurgency that has plagued the Sahel since 2012. Niger is the fourth member of the group to undergo a putsch since 2020. Senegal said Thursday it […]
The panel, comprised of heads of antitrust agencies from various African countries, engaged in discussions surrounding crucial topics related to antitrust regulation. The challenge of regulating global digital monopolies, as well as the role of antitrust in safeguarding global food and human security were among the key issues that were addressed. Additionally, the panel focused on promoting equitable participation of […]
The Moroccans, ranked 72nd, scored thanks to a toepoke from Anissa Lahmari after a penalty was saved at the end of the first half, but their passage was only assured after South Korea held two-time champions Germany to a 1-1 draw in the other Group H match. Colombia topped the group with six points, ahead […]
The Chinese government funded a power plant that President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe inaugurated on Thursday. He stated that the station would go a long way toward reducing power shortages ahead of the upcoming national elections. Mnangagwa, who is 80 years old and running for a second term as president in the election that will […]
Each month, the Orchestra Barometer ranks the most popular and best-selling French destinations during this period. In fact, a new ranking for July has been released, showing the status of the top 20 most popular tourist destinations for French people. The new ranking, presented in the form of the Top 20, chose the French metropolises […]
Ammonia, which is made up of nitrogen and hydrogen, is commonly used as a fertilizer. Production of ammonia at an industrial scale allowed agriculture to boom, and according to a study from the University of Manitoba, without it, we wouldn’t be able to produce roughly half of the world’s food today. Across the African continent, innovative transport systems, telecoms operations and smart cities are […]
Niger’s new military ruler lashed out at neighbouring countries and the international community in a nationally televised speech Wednesday night, and he called on the population to be ready to defend the nation. In one of few addresses to the West African country since seizing power from Niger’s democratically elected president a week ago, Gen. Tchiani said that Niger […]
Nigeria has cut off its energy supply to Niger, according to information that AFP obtained on Wednesday from a source close to the management of the Nigerien Energy Company (Nigelec). This action is in accordance with the sanctions decided upon by the West African neighbours of Niger after it was destabilised by a coup. According […]
When we did that assessment, about two years ago, we found that if we were going to have a digital transformation of the country, we were only 45% ready. The next pillar we assessed was digital financial inclusion where we were at almost 70%. In digital literacy and skills, were at 34% while for the digital infrastructure pillar, we were at 54%. On […]
The number of Singaporean companies doing business in Africa has soared from only 60 in 2018 to more than 155 companies today, which demonstrates that the wealthy city-state increasingly views Africa as a very important market that should not to be ignored. In a sign of this deepening connection, Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong embarked on […]
Finish! Sadio Mane officially joined Al Nasr on 1 August 2023. The African champions have turned over a new leaf for Bayern Munich and embarked on a new adventure in Saudi Arabia. Announced a few weeks ago, it has now been officially confirmed. Al Nasr have just officially announced the arrival of Sadio Mane. The […]
On Tuesday, France, Italy, and Spain made announcements that their citizens, along with those of other European countries, would be evacuated from Niger. Ouhoumoudou Mahamadou, the Prime Minister of Niger, who has been exiled from the country since the coup that took place the previous week, made a plea to the world community for assistance in reestablishing democracy in his […]
Mali’s military junta announced on Monday that they will continue to back the leaders of the coup that took place in Niamey. This decision is being interpreted as a strategic method to defend the recent change of government in Niger. Mali has stated that they stand with Burkina Faso to defend Niger and have further […]
Harare Hurricanes, one of the teams of Zimbabwe T10, registered a big win against Durban Qalandars. Robin Uthappa played an important role in this win. Robin Uthappa, a former Indian cricketer, who last played for Kerala in domestic cricket and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL, joined Harare Hurricanes in Zim Afro T10. He scored […]
Edday Nderitu, the wife of Mugithi musician Samuel Muchoki, also known as Samidoh, confirmed her separation from the musician on Saturday. Edday Nderitu clarified that she is not in any polygamous union. She dumped the Mugithi star over what she termed as a toxic environment. Edday Nderitu claimed that Samuel Muchoki’s toxic behaviour affected her […]
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the President of Somalia, has spoken out against the terrorist organisation Al-Shabab for its blockade of the town of Baidoa in the country’s southwestern region for the past week. According to the authorities, an Islamist group has obstructed supplies entering and leaving the region, making the hunger that the record drought and […]
Salva Kiir, a South Sudanese politician who has been the President of South Sudan since its independence from Sudan in 2011, has pledged for the country’s first election. On Tuesday, South Sudan’s leader Salva Kiir said that elections set for 2024 would go ahead as planned. Kiir also said that he would run for president […]