There are plenty of African freelancers earning money from foreign clients, yet most of them still have one problem – their currencies’ volatility. It means that when they start receiving money in local currencies, which tend to change rates against US dollars, they will inevitably suffer from the loss of a large amount of money. […]
Overlanding and road tripping in Africa present some of the best opportunities to explore the continent by car. There are countless remote national parks, mountain passes, villages, and scenic routes that you could visit. Unfortunately, there are still areas in Africa where the mobile network is poor. This is why there are quite a few […]
Hundreds of demonstrators took to Newcastle’s harbour in canoes and kayaks for a climate protest which resulted in several arrests. The protest which was organised by the advocacy group Rising Tide was promoted as a “blockade” of the biggest coal port in the world. Several people were arrested Saturday afternoon but the majority were freed […]
Senegal’s ruling Pastef party has won a resounding victory in the legislative elections, taking130 of the 165 seats in parliament, according to provisional results.This victory gives the newly elected president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a clear mandate tocarry out the ambitious reforms promised during the campaign. These include fightingcorruption, reorganising the fishing industry and maximising the […]
The government of Kenya announced that it is looking into the suspected kidnapping ofKizza Besigye, a well-known opposition politician from Uganda.He disappeared after a book launch in Nairobi and was found in the Ugandan military court afew days later. He was accused of offences including unlawful handgun possession when hereturned to a military court in […]
A team of 80 security agents tasked with protecting the electricity grid was ambushed onMonday in Shiroro, Niger State, by around 200 Boko Haram fighters during a patrol mission,Babawale Afolabi, spokesman for the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, said lateon Tuesday. At least 50 insurgents were killed, Mr Afolabi added.Among armed groups known for […]
Cryptocurrency becomes the new thing in Africa. People shift for stable alternatives aftertheir unstable local currencies. Many people believe Donald Trump’s return to the WhiteHouse in the midst of all these changes in global politics and therefore his policies mayboost the cryptocurrency industry.He pretends to be a “crypto president” promising policies that would benefit the […]
UAE has also distributed 30,000 food baskets to Sudanese refugees in Kiryandongo refugeecamp Uganda to benefit nearly 100,000 affected people.Aid is the second phase in the humanitarian campaign undertaken by the UAE in April toprovide continuous support and help to refugees affected by the on-going conflicts in Sudan.There was direct involvement of the UAE Ambassador […]
‘Masterpieces’ Lucas Moripe passed away at his Atteridgeville home on Tuesday at his senior year of 71. His style of play was associated with charisma, skill and the golden era of South African football’s defenders and goalkeepers feared him. Moripe, who gained reputation during the 1970s golden age of South African football is widely considered […]
In its political victory the Waddani party leader, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi emerged thewinner of the Somaliland presidential election with 51 percent of the total votes. Since 2022 dueto funding and other reasons the election was delayed 4 times The Kulmiye Party’s Muse BihiAbdi retained the presidency with approximately 30% vote share as the electoral commissionreported […]
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed AlNahyan, recently attended the opening session of the 19th G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro,Brazil, where the UAE is participating as a guest country on behalf of President His HighnessSheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.At the meeting, Sheikh Khaled delivered the UAE’s […]
Africa’s health watchdog has warned that the smallpox epidemic is still not under control, andappealed for resources to prevent a pandemic ‘more serious’ than COVID-19.‘The situation is not yet under control, but the general trend is upwards’, stated NgashiNgongo, of the African Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).According to the CDC, more than […]
As part of an official policy against illegal mining, the South African government has declared that it is not going to help a group of illegal miners inside a closed mine in the North West region of the country who have been denied access to basic supplies. Overview of the Situation: Police shut down the […]
This Thursday morning, some fifty protesters gathered at the COP29 venue’s gate, calling onrich countries to fulfill their financial pledges to support climate change adaptation and mitigationin the Global South.Activists stress the need for fair and decent climate funding that addresses historical emissionsand prevents developing countries debt from growing as COP29 discussions continue.The protesters say […]
African cuisine is a delightful combination of flavors, colors, and interlocking textures owing to the variety of cultures and areas. From Morocco’s markets to the majesty of South Africa, the food is as diversely rich as the country’s narrative. Here are ten must-try African dishes that will tantalize your taste buds: 1. Jollof Rice Main […]
Somaliland voters came to the polls on Wednesday to elect a president as the breakaway Somali region seeks international recognition after three decades of de facto self-rule. With more than 2,000 polling places almost 1 million voters are anticipated to cast ballots on Wednesday with some 28 international observers spread across the country.. Voters were […]
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 could be moved to South Africa if the Pakistan CricketBoard (PCB) rejects the hybrid model, according to a report published by news agency PTI.India’s participation in the tournament has been the subject of much discussion and the teamhas refused to travel to the country. The International Cricket Council (ICC) also […]
In addition to the Middle East and North Africa, the United Arab Emirates is becoming asignificant hub for trade and investment in South Asia, Central Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa.Large multinational companies attribute the UAE’s attraction to foreign investors to its politicaland economic stability, first-rate infrastructure, sophisticated financial markets and reportedabsence of systemic corruption.Why more people […]
President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday named Susie Wiles, a Florida strategist who ran his political operations for nearly four years, as the White House chief of staff for his incoming administration. It is the first job announcement since Mr Trump won the election on Tuesday, an announcement that his advisers had been eagerly awaiting so […]
On Friday, November 8th the biggest hospital in Maputo announced that clashes with thepolice on Thursday resulted in the deaths of at least three persons in the capital ofMozambique. It also added that 66 people had been hurt during the police clashes.The military of Mozambique has been sent in as a result of protest being […]