As the government increases its efforts to curb the increasing cases of kidnapping and armed robbery in Nigeria, the reported killing of approximately 200 suspected bandits by Nigerian military and police personnel has caused an influx in the country’s anti-kidnapping operations. The current operation is one of the most severe crackdowns against bands to date, […]
Fire season continues to wreak havoc on the planet as firefighters struggle to contain massive wildfires burning in Australia, Argentina, and South Africa. Videos of these fast-moving fires have gone viral on social media, demonstrating just how quickly these flames are consuming everything in their way. Firefighters across Australia, Argentina and South Africa are dealing […]
Under the direction of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian (DXB-H) has effectively enabled the delivery of urgently needed relief goods to N’djamena, the capital of Chad. This vital project seeks to assist more than 70,000 Sudanese people by means of much-needed relief […]
Sub-Saharan Africa’s credit services provider, Unifi, enables its customers to apply for short-term personal loans and have the money in the bank within minutes. This incredible speed puts Unifi way ahead of similar products in the industry and makes life easier for customers in underserved markets. ‘While all of our customers are formally employed, like […]
Controversial Namibia Cull: Drought Food Security Response Namibia, known for its abundance of wildlife, is experiencing one of the worst droughts of the century, which has led to a drastic measure being put forward: the culling of over 700 wild animals for meat to feed the underprivileged populations. This has been described as a highly […]
Over the past two days, floodwaters have inundated many towns and villages in northern Sudan, killing scores of people and destroying hundreds of homes. The extreme floods has exacerbated the humanitarian crises already afflicting a nation experiencing war and displacement. As of now, the terrible floods have claimed at least 31 lives in the northern […]
Freak floods in northern Nigeria have left at least six people dead and more than 10,000 homeless since Monday. Eleven scattered villages around Adamawa State are the ones that have been affected in the floods. State officials are already in worry of the early onset of flooding this year, while the peaks of the rains […]
Africa’s major urban centres, such as Cairo, Lagos and Johannesburg, will continue to lead Africa’s top 100 urban economies between now and 2035. In the year 2023, the combined nominal GDP of these cities was $1.4 trillion, and by 2035 this figure is expected to more than triple to over $5 trillion. How does a […]
Beyoncé Knowles continues her foray into the world of country music with the launch of a whisky brand called ‘SirDavis’ under the LVMH empire, entering the same industry that made her husband a billionaire and could push the superstar musician closer to the same title based on her performances. On Instagram on Tuesday morning, Beyoncé […]
Chelsea’s Raheem Sterling’s future is now uncertain, with new manager Enzo Maresca casting doubt over whether the England winger will remain in the Blues’ squad this season. The absence of Raheem Sterling in Sunday’s 2-0 defeat by Manchester City has caused a stir, but the manager is playing for time and there is no intention […]
Officially declaring the continuing mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and surrounding African nations a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), the World Health Organisation (WHO) The highest degree of global health alert, this statement emphasizes the severity of the epidemic—especially the concerning symptoms related to the virus. Usually starting […]
According to data published on Tuesday by the country’s national statistics agency, South Africa’s official unemployment rate rose from 32.9% in the first quarter to 33.5% in the second quarter of this year. Employment fell to 16.7 million in the second quarter, while the number of unemployed rose by 158,000 to 8.4 million, according to […]
Following large arrests at a forbidden youth meeting in the southwest of Tanzania, several leaders of the main opposition party, CHADEMA, together with hundreds of their supporters, were released on Tuesday. More than 500 CHADEMA supporters—including Chairman Freeman Mbowe of the party and Vice Chairman Tundu Lissu—were arrested throughout Sunday and Monday. Human rights groups […]
As the 2024 Paris Olympics approach, football fans across Africa are eagerly awaiting the unveiling of the continent’s rising stars. For a long time, the Olympic Games have been an opportunity for young talent to shine on the international stage. Africa is ready to make its mark on the Olympic stage, with four qualified men’s […]
Monday’s joint news conference in Cairo between Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan underlined their nations’ will to stop Israel’s war in Gaza from spreading into a more general regional conflict. The ministers underlined the need of group action to stop more regional violence by discussing several approaches to reduce […]
Calling on Sunday for a halt of demonstrations against the continuing cost of living issue, Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu urged people to build a forum for communication. Since annoyed people started gathering on the streets last week, this was his first public remarks. On Thursday, the first day of demonstrations, at least 13 persons were […]
Given the ongoing peace and security issues facing Africa, PSC Report asked former African Union Peace and Security Commissioner Ambassador Smaïl Chergui opinions on the matter. What is your view of the present situation as a long-time leader of the African Union (AU) attempts to address continental peace and security issues? Although the continent has […]
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A leading Ghanaian business magnate, Osei Kwame Despite has written his name into the annals of African entrepreneurship through a remarkable journey of vision, innovation and resilience. His story is a testament to the fact that anything can be achieved in life through dedication and hard work. Precocious life and education: Mr Osei Kwame Despite […]
On Monday, an international rights group accused a paramilitary group engaged in forced and child marriage as well as rape and gang rape of women in war-torn Sudan. The group also attributed a lesser amount of occurrences to the military. More than 15 months of military conflict between the military and the paramilitary Rapid Support […]