Egyptians called the old area of Nubia “Ta-Seti,” which means “Land of the Bow.” This name showed how well-known Nubians were for being great archers and strong fighters. The term was used by the people of Ancient Egypt as early as the 5th millennium BC, especially when talking about lands south of Egypt along the […]
A lot of people are interested and worried about the recent sighting of two rare oarfish off the coast of Mexico. People often call these deep-sea creatures “doomsday fish.” There is a lot of folklore about them that says their appearances are a sign of natural disasters like earthquakes and tsunamis. Scientists say that the […]
Ghana’s well-known businessman, whose diversified portfolio of activities covers all aspects of life, Dr Osei Kwame Despite is a famous personality in the country. He is famous for his business dealings and luxurious lifestyle. At 60 years of age, Osei Kwame Despite has achieved a lot and has established himself as one of the richest […]
On Thursday, U.N. ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield declared that the United States is funding $203 million to help stop the deepening humanitarian situation in Sudan from spiraling out of control. This large promise is in reaction to the terrible situation Sudan finds, where continuous violence has uprooted millions of people and caused great suffering. According to […]
With President Paul Kagame’s Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) still mostly dominating, earning more than 62% of the votes, Rwanda’s ruling coalition is leading with the most number of seats in the legislative election. Other historic parties, most notably the Social Democratic Party and the Liberal Party, got respectively over 11% and 9% of the votes. […]
Russia and Ukraine have finished another prisoner swap; the most recent one involved 190 prisoners of war arranged by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). With each other trading 95 detainees apiece, the UAE’s sixth successful prisoner exchange this year marks both countries. Announcing the trade on Telegram on July 17, Russia’s Defense Ministry said, “The […]
Local authorities stated that at least seventy persons—nine soldiers and the wife of a soldier among others—have been slain in an attack on the Kinsele village in western Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC.). The Saturday, July 15 violence has heightened already existing tensions between the competing Teke and Yaka populations in the area. Claiming to […]
Police departments on five continents have detained three hundred people and recovered $3 million in a combined effort to destroy West African organized crime networks in a broad worldwide operation. Aiming to fight online financial fraud and the criminal syndicates behind it, Interpol, the international police agency, said Tuesday that Operation Jackal III, which ran […]
In West Africa, Ghana, known for its relatively stable democracy, has not been immune to controversial and polarising political figures. Some Ghanaian Presidents have come under intense public scrutiny and criticism, and some have even been described as ‘the most wicked leaders’ in the country’s history. Joshua Hamidu Akamba, the outspoken national organiser of the […]
Frequently referred to as the ‘Gateway to Africa’, Ghana boasts a vibrant media landscape that plays a crucial role in delivering news and information to its citizens. In today’s digital age, where information circulates freely, newspapers remain a vital source of credible and in-depth journalism. Ghana’s newspapers are no exception, offering a wide range of […]
Expecting to last through the end of July, heat waves in Algeria and Morocco should cause great worry in both North Africa’s countries. Authorities in both nations have issued severe weather warnings to their citizens based on forecasts of temperatures approaching a sweltering 47 degrees centigrade (117 Fahrenheit). Heat warnings have been issued by the […]
John Dramani Mahama born 29 November 1958 is a Ghanaian politician who served as President of Ghana from 24 July 2012 to 7 January 2017. He was previously Vice President of Ghana from January 2009 to July 2012, and assumed the office of President on 24 July 2012 following the death of his predecessor John […]
Scheduled for Monday, July 15, 2024, the East African Community (EAC) has sent fourteen Election Observation Teams to keep an eye on Rwanda’s forthcoming General Election. This deployment seeks to guarantee that the election is carried out in line with accepted national, regional, and international regulations as well as in compliance. Former Kenyan Chief Justice […]
Wednesday saw the sad deaths of twelve pupils and their driver in South Africa after their minibus collapsed and caught fire on a Gauteng provincial road. Day after schools started following the winter holidays, the disaster occurred in the town of Merafong, west of Johannesburg. Seven more youngsters were also hurt in the terrible incident. […]
Opposition groups urge the elimination of a recently approved legislation allowing the detention of people without an arrest warrant, therefore posing a significant obstacle for peace negotiations meant to help to resolve South Sudan‘s continuous conflict. Signing a proposed peace accord comes with this demand as a prerequisite. Kenya has been holding high-level negotiations between […]
Declared a 40% cut in his annual pay, Liberian President Joseph Boakai’s compensation dropped from $13,400 to $8,000 yearly. This action responds to public criticism of government pay and general unhappiness about Liberia’s escalating cost of living. The office of President Boakai said he hopes this choice will establish a standard for “responsible governance” and […]
First deportation flights headed for Rwanda from the UK will finally not take off. The former British Prime Minister had promised they would leave the UK by early July, but his preparations have been thrown off by his party’s demise in the most recent election. All was set in Rwanda to greet the deported asylum-seekers. […]
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 […]