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 photograph that appears to show the former chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission of Kenya (IEBC), Wafula Chebukati, in hospital is doing the rounds on Facebook. In the picture, he can be seen smiling at the camera as a nurse tends to him. Elections in the country are organised by the IEBC. The image […]
Declared a major budget cut of 177 billion shillings to close the budgetary gap resulting from the withdrawal of a controversial finance bill, Kenyan President William Ruto The ruling follows bloody demonstrations spurred by proposed tax increases that claimed 39 people died. As peaceful protests over the tax rises grew violent and police started shooting […]
Recently ended in Brussels, the sixth EU-UAE Structural Dialogue on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) This high-level conference underlined the continuous dedication and cooperation between the European Union and the United Arab Emirates in the fight against worldwide financial crimes and improvement of world cooperation. Both sides of the conversation covered […]
Advances in technology have changed the way public services are delivered. Many services are now available online. National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) regulates national identity matters in Nigeria. Anyone who has recently applied for their national identity card should use the NIMC’s identity tracking portal to check whether it is ready. How to check my […]
Following his Saturday national poll victory, Mauritania’s President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani has confirmed his re-election for a second term. He won the first round with a substantial lead and 56.1% of the votes. Anti-slavery campaigner Biram Dah Abeid, his major rival, got 22.1% of the vote and has challenged the outcome, claiming fraud. With a […]
Following the historical loss of the African National Congress (ANC) in the most recent national election, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed a new cabinet on Sunday night in a major political change. Following weeks of protracted discussions, the ANC, the former ruling party, along with nine other parties, have created a coalition government for […]
With the ten political parties that make up a Government of National Unity (GNU), South Africa has started a new chapter in a major political development. With its loss of a parliamentary majority in the most recent elections, this coalition indicates a break from the conventional dominance of the African National Congress (ANC). Leading the […]
Born William Leonard Roberts II, Rick Ross burst onto the music scene with his 2006 debut single, “Hustlin’”. Rick Ross has risen from modest beginnings as a prison officer to become a hip-hop icon and has built a staggering financial empire that extends far beyond his music career. From hit albums and sold-out tours to […]
Particularly with the Fourth Republic’s arrival in 1999, Nigeria’s political scene has seen notable change. The dynamic political climate and the regulatory system controlling party registration have reflected the considerable fluctuations in the number of political parties. Three main political parties—the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), the All People’s Party (APP), and the Alliance for Democracy […]
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has donated US$8 million to the World Health Organisation (WHO) in a major cooperation meant to solve the humanitarian crisis in Sudan. Signed at the WHO headquarters in Geneva, this agreement will finance important health projects in Sudan in an effort to improve the terrible situation its people live in. […]
Wednesday, the International Criminal Court (ICC) found an al-Qaida-linked extremist leader of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Mali guilty. Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz Ag Mahmoud, the extreme, was especially found guilty for mistreating detainees while acting as the de facto head of the Islamic police in the ancient desert city of Timbuktu. […]
The ministry of foreign affairs of the United Arab Emirates revealed that the country has successfully helped Russia and Ukraine exchange 180 war captives. This is the fifth time the UAE has mediated an exchange this year using its strong diplomatic relationships with other countries t o act as a trusted mediator. The ministry also […]
With everything from the longest distance walked on fire to the largest gathering of people dressed as Nelson Mandela, Africans have achieved incredible feats that have earned them a place in Guinness World Records. In today’s article, we are going to take a closer look at some of the most impressive world record holders from […]
Following the vote on a controversial finance measure, violence broke out all over Kenya causing notable casualties and property damage. While President William Ruto visited the country pledging to make use of all available resources to prevent future events of this like, Defense Minister Aden Duale sent the military into action due to the chaos. […]
Dr Yunusa Bawa spends a lot of time talking about the human papillomavirus vaccine, which is responsible for almost all cases of cervical cancer. However, most of the time, only two or three people allow their girls to be vaccinated in the rural area of Nigeria where he works. The issue in the community of […]
On Monday, hundreds of Kenyan police officers embarked on a global mission to combat strong gangs that have escalated fatal violence this year in Haiti. Not without controversy, the deployment represents Kenya’s major contribution to world peace and security. President William Ruto emphasized the importance of their task to the officials, saying, “Your performance in […]
Nine million registered voters are part of Rwanda’s first simultaneous presidential and legislative elections, thus launching the campaign for its July 15 presidential contest. Frank Habineza, chairman of the Democratic Green Party, and independent candidate Philippe Mpayimana will challenge Paul Kagame, who has been Rwanda’s president since being chosen by Parliament in 2000 and re-elected […]
