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 recently uncovered scam from Nigeria’s Anambra state has some women falling preyto “cryptic pregnancy” con. BBC investigation has revealed that there are artist whoimpersonates doctors and offer women a chance to conceive a child through treatmentsthat cost hundreds of dollars. Taking cultural aspects into consideration, Nigerianwomen especially the young ones are under tremendous pressure […]
The University of Nairobi’s Silicon Savannah Innovation Park was launched at State House inNairobi by President William Ruto. The aim of this initiative is to encourage innovation andtechnological development in Kenya, by positioning the university as a key player in thecountry’s growing technological ecosystem.Silicon Savannah Innovation Park is designed to support start-ups, researchers andentrepreneurs by […]
The Newcastle vs West Ham match is taking place today in Newcastle, England at St James’Park stadium. The match will Kick-off by 20:00 GMT / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT. Referee for thismatch will be Craig Pawson. In the last 5 matches Newcastle won 2 times and West Ham hasZero wins as the remaining three […]
The leader of Tanzania’s main opposition party, Chadema, Freeman Mbowe, has been released on bail after being arrested on Friday, just days before the local elections scheduled for 27 November. On Saturday, Chadema announced its release via the social media platform X, stating: ‘President Freeman Mbowe (…) and other leaders detained at Vwawa police station […]
This week, four aid convoys carrying various forms of humanitarian supplies from the United Arab Emirates crossed the Rafah Border Crossing into the Gaza Strip. It is increasing the total number of convoys dispatched to 130 so far from the United Arab Emirates. The four aid convoys consisted of 41 lorries carrying more than 514 […]
Hundreds of demonstrators took to Newcastle’s harbour in canoes and kayaks for a climate protest which resulted in several arrests. The protest which was organised by the advocacy group Rising Tide was promoted as a “blockade” of the biggest coal port in the world. Several people were arrested Saturday afternoon but the majority were freed […]
Senegal’s ruling Pastef party has won a resounding victory in the legislative elections, taking130 of the 165 seats in parliament, according to provisional results.This victory gives the newly elected president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a clear mandate tocarry out the ambitious reforms promised during the campaign. These include fightingcorruption, reorganising the fishing industry and maximising the […]
The government of Kenya announced that it is looking into the suspected kidnapping ofKizza Besigye, a well-known opposition politician from Uganda.He disappeared after a book launch in Nairobi and was found in the Ugandan military court afew days later. He was accused of offences including unlawful handgun possession when hereturned to a military court in […]
A team of 80 security agents tasked with protecting the electricity grid was ambushed onMonday in Shiroro, Niger State, by around 200 Boko Haram fighters during a patrol mission,Babawale Afolabi, spokesman for the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, said lateon Tuesday. At least 50 insurgents were killed, Mr Afolabi added.Among armed groups known for […]
Cryptocurrency becomes the new thing in Africa. People shift for stable alternatives aftertheir unstable local currencies. Many people believe Donald Trump’s return to the WhiteHouse in the midst of all these changes in global politics and therefore his policies mayboost the cryptocurrency industry.He pretends to be a “crypto president” promising policies that would benefit the […]
UAE has also distributed 30,000 food baskets to Sudanese refugees in Kiryandongo refugeecamp Uganda to benefit nearly 100,000 affected people.Aid is the second phase in the humanitarian campaign undertaken by the UAE in April toprovide continuous support and help to refugees affected by the on-going conflicts in Sudan.There was direct involvement of the UAE Ambassador […]
‘Masterpieces’ Lucas Moripe passed away at his Atteridgeville home on Tuesday at his senior year of 71. His style of play was associated with charisma, skill and the golden era of South African football’s defenders and goalkeepers feared him. Moripe, who gained reputation during the 1970s golden age of South African football is widely considered […]
In its political victory the Waddani party leader, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi emerged thewinner of the Somaliland presidential election with 51 percent of the total votes. Since 2022 dueto funding and other reasons the election was delayed 4 times The Kulmiye Party’s Muse BihiAbdi retained the presidency with approximately 30% vote share as the electoral commissionreported […]
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed AlNahyan, recently attended the opening session of the 19th G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro,Brazil, where the UAE is participating as a guest country on behalf of President His HighnessSheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.At the meeting, Sheikh Khaled delivered the UAE’s […]
Africa’s health watchdog has warned that the smallpox epidemic is still not under control, andappealed for resources to prevent a pandemic ‘more serious’ than COVID-19.‘The situation is not yet under control, but the general trend is upwards’, stated NgashiNgongo, of the African Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).According to the CDC, more than […]
As part of an official policy against illegal mining, the South African government has declared that it is not going to help a group of illegal miners inside a closed mine in the North West region of the country who have been denied access to basic supplies. Overview of the Situation: Police shut down the […]
This Thursday morning, some fifty protesters gathered at the COP29 venue’s gate, calling onrich countries to fulfill their financial pledges to support climate change adaptation and mitigationin the Global South.Activists stress the need for fair and decent climate funding that addresses historical emissionsand prevents developing countries debt from growing as COP29 discussions continue.The protesters say […]
African cuisine is a delightful combination of flavors, colors, and interlocking textures owing to the variety of cultures and areas. From Morocco’s markets to the majesty of South Africa, the food is as diversely rich as the country’s narrative. Here are ten must-try African dishes that will tantalize your taste buds: 1. Jollof Rice Main […]