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. […]

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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 […]

McDonald’s SA Unveils Wallet-Friendly Menu Amid Financial Strains of Customers

McDonald’s SA Unveils Wallet-Friendly Menu Amid Financial Strains of Customers 

McDonald’s South Africa has launched new wallet friendly menu items to assist customers in overcoming the January blues. The new menu features value for money options like products from the McSaver menu and Nazo Meals. McDonald’s is also providing one off in app offers that give customers even more ways to save such as cashback […]

Ramaphosa signs Expropriation Bill into law, What it Means?

Ramaphosa signs Expropriation Bill into law, What it Means?

The contentious Expropriation Bill which was signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa will permit state agencies to seize land when it serves the public interest. The 1975 Expropriation Act from the apartheid era is repealed by the Bill. According to the Presidency, expropriation is recognised under section 25 of the Constitution as a necessary […]

Debate Grows Over New Alcohol Tax in South Africa

Debate Grows Over New Alcohol Tax in South Africa

South Africa is currently engaged in a vigorous discussion regarding a proposed alcohol tax intended to decrease road accidents and limit excessive drinking. The government is considering adding a fee to the price of alcohol to support the Road Accident Fund, highlighting the significant impact alcohol has on accidents, which resulted in over 1,500 fatalities […]