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 […]
The IGAD Summit Addresses Escalating Tensions: A Bid for Regional Stability As tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia intensify over a disputed lease agreement with Somaliland, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has called for an emergency summit. The meeting, set to take place on January 18, aims to address the growing geopolitical rift and find […]
Rwanda Thwarts Invasion Attempt: One Soldier Dead, Two Captured Rwanda announced on Tuesday that it had successfully thwarted an invasion attempt by soldiers from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) along their shared border. One invasion force soldier died as a result of the incident, and Rwandan forces managed to capture two more. Details […]
The Emmy Awards are a big event in American television. They are like a huge celebration for TV shows, where the best ones get awards. This year, the 75th Emmy Awards happened on Monday night. It was delayed for a few months because of some strikes in Hollywood last year. The Emmy Awards are known […]
Operation Gone Awry: Navy SEALs Missing Off Somalia’s Coast In a challenging nighttime operation off the coast of Somalia, two Navy SEALs are still missing more than two days after an incident that occurred while attempting to board a suspicious vessel in severe seas. According to anonymous U.S. government officials cited by The Associated Press, […]
The possibility of establishing a common currency among neighboring countries often sparks debates and discussions about the potential benefits and challenges involved. In the case of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, three West African nations with close economic ties, the question arises: Is a common currency credible? This article delves into the factors that determine […]
Samsung, the global tech giant, has introduced a lineup of five new smartphones in the Galaxy A series. These latest additions, namely the Galaxy A25 5G, Galaxy A15 5G, Galaxy A15, Galaxy A05s, and Galaxy A05, offer customers a wider range of options with their impressive features. The Galaxy A25 5G provides an immersive mobile […]
The healthcare crisis unfolds in Gaza. World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus delivered a stark assessment of the dire situation in Gaza, emphasizing that only 15 hospitals are partially operational. The absence of clean water, sanitation, and overcrowded living conditions are fostering an environment conducive to disease spread. Nearly 90 percent of […]
Azule Energy harnesses the power of FieldTwin technology to drive The energy sector is on the cusp of a transformative phase, and Azule Energy is set to utilize the FieldTwin digital design and visualization platform to drive the development of four significant projects in West Africa. One of these projects is the Agogo Integrated West […]
Appointed as the Minister of Telecommunications and the Digital Economy on January 3, 2024, Boukar Michel has wasted no time in making an impact. On January 7, 2024, he received a Chinese delegation from the Municipality of Chongqing in N’Djamena. The discussions between the two parties focused on the collaboration between Chad and China in […]
Algerian international footballer Youcef Atal has been given an eight-month suspended prison sentence and fined 45,000 euros ($49,000) by a court in Nice, France, for a message posted on social networks about the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. He will also have to pay for the details of his conviction to be […]
Jay-Z, the rapper turned producer, and director Jeymes Samuel have placed their bets on a biblical comedy called “The Book of Clarence” at the start of the year. “The Book of Clarence” tells the story of a troubled man who seeks to improve his life by pretending to be the Messiah. The narrative unfolds in […]
The Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled from January 13 to February 11, 2024, in Côte d’Ivoire, holds the dream of many African players, including Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen, who are in search of their first continental crown. As Sport News Africa brings you the latest updates, let’s take a closer look at five legends […]
Veteran actress Funke Akindele’s latest Nollywood film, “A Tribe Called Judah,” has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the highest-grossing Nollywood film of all time, earning a reported N1 billion at the box office. This accomplishment surpasses the earnings of her previous films, “Battle on Buka Street” and “Omo Ghetto: The Saga,” which hold the […]
As Kenya approaches the redemption deadline of its $2 billion Eurobond on June 24, the government is navigating uncharted territories to secure funds. The National Treasury, in its 2024 draft Budget Policy Statement (BPS), outlines diverse strategies, including considering Japanese and Chinese bonds. This move reflects the urgency faced by President William Ruto’s administration amid […]
Africa’s dynamic telecommunications sector is preparing for a prosperous 2024 as it expands its operations and diversifies its services to meet the needs of an increasingly tech-savvy customer base. Projections for the industry indicate a $2.24 billion growth in the African telecom sector between 2020 and 2024. This growth will be driven by the deployment […]
Unleashing Greatness at Cursa dels Nassos In a breathtaking spectacle of athleticism, Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet soared to new heights, shattering the women’s world 5km record at the renowned Cursa dels Nassos road race in Barcelona. The 23-year-old sensation left an indelible mark, crossing the finish line in a jaw-dropping 14 minutes and 13 seconds, eclipsing […]
Mogadishu, Somalia After years of tension and conflict, Somalia and the breakaway region of Somaliland have reached a historic agreement on eight principles that will guide future negotiations. The landmark deal, signed in Djibouti under the auspices of President Ismail Omar Guelleh, marks a significant step towards finding a peaceful resolution to the decades-long dispute. […]
Cholera Surge in Zambia Sparks Intensified Health Measures Zambia finds itself in the throes of a grave health crisis as the government announces a decisive escalation in its efforts to combat a distressing surge in cholera cases. This bacterial disease has claimed the lives of nearly a hundred individuals this year alone, with infections skyrocketing […]