South African Rand Falls After Trump Funding Cut-off Threat

South African Rand Falls After Trump Funding Cut-off Threat 

Following US President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would stop providing funds to South Africa, the country’s stocks, government bonds and rand all declined on Monday. In South Africa, Trump said Sunday that “certain classes of people” were being treated “very badly” and that he would halt funding until the issue was looked at but […]

Trump to Cut-off Funding to South Africa Amid Allegations of Land Confiscation & “Human Rights VIOLATION”

Trump to Cut-off Funding to South Africa Amid Allegations of Land Confiscation & “Human Rights VIOLATION”

The newly elected  Donal Trump had put a post on the Truth Social page stating that “I will be cutting off all future funding to South Africa until a full investigation of this situation has been completed! ” He put allegations on “South Africa” that it “is confiscating land, and treating certain classes of people […]

From TikTok to UNICEF: Khaby Lame Takes on New Role as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador

From TikTok to UNICEF: Khaby Lame Takes on New Role as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador

The world’s most followed TikTok influencer Khaby Lame is now elected as a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF on Friday while visiting Senegal where the Italian influencer was born. The 24 year old currently holds the top spot on the TikTok app with 162.8 million followers and has gained popularity for his short silent movies criticising […]

Tragic Mine Collapse in Mali Claims Lives of Gold Prospectors

Tragic Mine Collapse in Mali Claims Lives of Gold Prospectors

The artisanal gold mine in southern Mali experienced a landslip on Wednesday.  A group of female gold miners in Mali died in a landslide that engulfed them, the office of the governor of the Koulikoro area of the West African nation reported Thursday. The number of casualties was not specified however it was stated that […]

UAE Humanitarian Council Unites to Support Global Communities

UAE Humanitarian Council Unites to Support Global Communities

The meeting was chaired by Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,Chairman of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council board in Abu Dhabi, to discuss the UAE’s commitment to global humanitarian development. The high-level meeting reviewed and strategised the country’s international aid initiatives and highlighted the country’s continued push for supporting vulnerable communities in […]

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End of French Military Presence: Chad Takes Control of Last Base

The French army has turned over its final military post in Chad, the Kossei camp in N’Djamena two months after the country ended its defence pact with Paris. The chief of the French Armed Forces’ Africa Command claimed that France had a handover decision even though Chad had proclaimed the end of the defence pact. […]

FG asks London court to cancel 11bn damages over the failed gas project

Kenyan Farmers Sue Over Ban on Traditional Seed Sharing

Over 50,000 different types of seed are kept in Kenya’s National Seed Bank. The facility was established in 1988 with the intention of preserving seeds for study and subsequent farm reinstatement. Given that some traditional kinds are disappearing due to climate change, the centre has become even more crucial. It plays a vital role in […]

Kenya’s Network Development Accelerates as Starlink Opens Nairobi PoP

Kenya’s Network Development Accelerates as Starlink Opens Nairobi PoP

Starlink has successfully launched a new Point of Presence (PoP) in Nairobi, Kenya taking an important step towards upgrading internet infrastructure in East Africa. The facility is intended to increase network capacity while dramatically reducing latency resulting in faster and more reliable connectivity for consumers throughout the region. Kenya is the first African country to […]

Facebook and TikTok Ban Lifted in South Sudan Following Violent Response

Facebook and TikTok Ban Lifted in South Sudan Following Violent Response

Following the viral release of horrific films reportedly portraying the murders of South Sudanese citizens in Sudan, the government had put a ban on Facebook and Tik Tok last week. This ban on social media sparked protests and violence around the nation so South Sudan had removed its ban on Facebook and TikTok today. On […]

AB de Villiers: The Legend Returns to the Field After 4 Years, Set to Lead Game Changers South Africa

AB de Villiers: The Legend Returns to the Field After 4 Years, Set to Lead Game Changers South Africa 

When South African legend AB de Villiers announces his much anticipated comeback to cricket after almost four years, cricket fans around the world are going crazy about his legendary comeback. In the second World Championship of Legends (WCL) tournament, De Villiers who is regarded as one of the most unique and captivating cricket players of […]

M23 Rebels Claim Capture of Congo’s Goma Amid Mass Civilian Displacement

M23 Rebels Claim Capture of Congo’s Goma Amid Mass Civilian Displacement

Rwanda supported M23 rebels claimed to have taken control of the regional capital early Monday as fierce battle raged in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. They made their announcement just minutes before the group’s 48-hour deadline for the Congolese army to turn in its weapons expired. The two million residents of the city […]

Tensions Soar in DR Congo Following Governor’s Death Amid Rebel Siege

Tensions Soar in DR Congo Following Governor’s Death Amid Rebel Siege

Military soldiers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo increased patrols in the government bastion of Goma on Friday as Rwanda backed rebels encircled the city. Residents described the spread of panic as M23 rebels took control of Sake, a town only 27 kilometres (16 miles) from the provincial seat the day before. Soldiers were […]

A$AP Rocky's Trial Begins in Los Angeles Over Hollywood Shooting Case

A$AP Rocky’s Trial Begins in Los Angeles Over Hollywood Shooting Case 

Rapper A$AP Rocky’s trial in Los Angeles where he is charged with shooting at a former buddy case started Today on Friday.  If found guilty of two felony assault charges related to an incident that occurred in 2021 close to a hotel in Hollywood, the rapper whose real name is Rakim Mayers could spend up […]

UAE Sends Medical Aid to Angola, Reinforcing Global Healthcare Support Initiative

UAE Sends Medical Aid to Angola, Reinforcing Global Healthcare Support Initiative

According to WAM, The United Arab Emirates has sent 25 ambulances; critical medical supplies and advanced medical equipment to Angola to help strengthen healthcare infrastructure in the country. The UAE’s intervention to this humanitarian work is at the heart of a much larger $220M international development and public health sector effort announced at COP28 in […]

William Ruto Govt to Tighten Control of Social Media Amid Digital Abuse

William Ruto Govt to Tighten Control of Social Media Amid Digital Abuse 

Kenya intends to intensify social media control. A strategy to counter what it refers to as “digital abuse” is being developed by the current government. Social media companies doing business in the nation have been directed to carefully monitor and take action against “violent, hateful and unbalanced content.”  According to the interior ministry, Kenyans are […]