Lagos: Nigeria’s leisure scene is changing a lot because video games are quickly becoming more popular than regular TV and are becoming a billion-dollar industry. Because Nigerians are young, smartphones are becoming cheaper, and internet access is growing, gaming is changing how Nigerians have fun and pass the time. How and why linear TV is […]
Monday saw a very strange chemical spill event which occurred in an industrial site area of Cape Town. The release of a thick orange gas cloud over Montague Gardens created a very disturbing situation for residents and emergency workers. The unexpected reaction was an event that transformed the afternoon into a dramatic crisis for public […]
A landmark legal verdict has just been passed out by a Kenyan court; Jacktone Odhiambo is found guilty of activist Edwin Chiloba’s gruesome murder in a ruling that sends crucial human rights signals across the nation. The case which was a major let down of Kenyans and citizens of the world was a gruesome one, […]
The more than 700 trucks carrying food aid are expected to reach communities in Sudan where many people are suffering from hunger. War in Sudan has caused widespread famine, if not famine itself. It has driven people from their farms. Markets for foodstuffs are scarce, prices have risen and humanitarian organisations say they are finding […]
Following the ‘bleeding eye virus’ panic haunting Africa, health officials have issued a warning after an unidentified illness with flu-like symptoms killed almost 150 people since it was discovered in the southwestern Congo. The deaths occurred in the Panzi health zone of Kwango province between November 10 and November 25. In order to identify the […]
The international non-governmental organization (INGO) the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) has revealed serious operational inefficiencies within its Sudan humanitarian strategy that may undermine its capacity to respond to one of the world’s worst hunger crises. Reuters obtained the confidential document that outlines structural problems that are causing problems in the food aid crisis […]
The Dapivirine Vaginal Ring (DPV-VR) which works by releasing the anti-HIV drug dapivirine over a month has been approved for nationwide use by Kenya’s Ministry of Health. Women who have used the ring have praised its effectiveness stating that they prefer it to daily Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) drugs. Kenya is stepping up efforts to combat […]
United Arab Emirates (UAE) has marked a significant milestone in its humanitarian efforts, having reached a total of AED 360 billion (USD 98 billion) in foreign aid since its establishment in 1971. Humanitarian aid and philanthropy have always been a priority for the UAE. By celebrating the 53rd anniversary of Eid Al Etihad, the country […]
A football stadium in southern Guinea was the scene of a devastating tragedy on Sunday when 56 people, including several children, were killed in a stampede following clashes between supporters, reports the Associated Press. The incident occurred during the final match of a local tournament between the Labe and Nzerekore teams at the Nzérékoré stadium. […]
BBC News Africa reported that the abduction of youth leader, Abdul Nondo of ACT Wazalendo, tortured and dumped at Coco Beach in Dar es Salaam marks a rising political intolerance in Tanzania. The attack happened within days of the local polls and underlines increasing signs of political vigilantism and attacks on the opposition. Nondo was […]
The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) said that five suspected robbers were shot dead during a gun fire with police in Mpumalanga. Colonel Katlego Mogale, a spokesman for Hawks stated that the operation was a part of a probe into planned ATM bombings in the Witbank region. Police followed the suspects to a safe […]
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has firmly established itself as a world leader in industrial performance, thanks to sound government strategies and ambitious growth targets. Keen to diversify its economy and reduce its dependence on oil, the UAE is positioning itself as a hub for the industries of the future. Here are the key points […]
According to reports Malian singer Rokia Traore, one of Africa’s most well known performers has been imprisoned in Belgium in connection with a continuing child custody battle. According to the AFP news agency, the 50 year old is being detained following his extradition from Italy due to an unfinished two year prison sentence. After Traoré […]
Kenyan special forces attack the nerve center of gangs, a new phase in Haiti’s unending turmoil. Over the escalating violence in Haiti’s capital, Kenyan police and special forces have joined a United Nations-sanctioned multination force. They were chanting motivational slogans In Swahili on the airport tarmac 200 Kenyan officers have arrived to assist Haiti’s struggling […]
Following a disagreement over an election in the area, the government of Jubaland state which is semi-autonomous in Somalia announced on Thursday that it was suspending communication and collaboration with the Somalia federal government. In an election held Monday, Ahmed Mohamed Islam Madobe, the regional president of Jubaland, one of Somalia’s five semi-autonomous republics that […]
The Regional Magistrate in Harare, Collet Ncube, handed down suspended sentences to CCC Administrator James Timba and 34 others for taking part in an unlawful assembly. Timba and another defendant received two-year suspended prison sentences, while the other defendants received varying suspended sentences. The male defendants were sentenced to 16 months, the female defendants to […]
After 14 months of cross border violence that has claimed thousands of lives, Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire. On Wednesday, it became effective at 4 a.m (02:00 GMT). Under the agreement Israel will “gradually withdraw” its forces from southern Lebanon over the course of the following 60 days […]
The United Arab Emirates has become a hope for those medical students from war-affected regions. At the recent 21st graduation ceremony of Gulf Medical University, 561 students graduated and it was wonderful to hear the testimonies of Palestinian and Ukrainian students who had faced incredible odds in their lives. Apart from offering education to its […]
Egypt’s naval forces rescued five people on Tuesday and recovered four bodies, a day after a tourist yacht carrying 44 passengers sank in the Red Sea coastal town of Marsa Alam, officials said, after battling difficult weather conditions. The survivors now number 33, while seven people are still missing. Sea Story, a cruise ship used […]
Arsenal put a strong message in the UEFA Champions League match when it thrashed Sporting Lisbon 5-1 thus ending all criticism about the club’s ability to compete on the European football’s premier stage. Despite not being 100% fit, Arsenal’s captain Martin Odegaard was in inspired form as the Gunners put up their best away display […]