The move of BYD to South Africa is one of the most evident indicators that electric vehicles (EVs) are entering mainstream discourse, not just in the African continent, but the whole world. Being one of the largest EV manufacturers in the world, BYD introduces volume, comparatively low-priced vehicles, and powerful battery technology into the market […]
A new US–Kenya health pact has the potential to become a blueprint for wider health cooperation across Africa, going beyond short‑term aid to focus on capacity-building, technology transfer, and long‑term system strengthening. Through US technical expertise and finance coupled with the Kenyan strategic position as a regional medical and training centre, the arrangement would impact […]
At the Cairo International Airport on Wednesday (April 12), Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met and welcomed his Emirati counterpart. A group from the United Arab Emirates that included representatives from numerous ministries and the nation’s vice president was with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al Nahyan. The leader of the Emirati government stated in a […]
After a decision was made to consolidate the regional security forces of Ethiopia’s 11 states, armed conflict and widespread demonstrations broke out in sections of Amhara, the country’s second-largest region. Amhara is home to Ethiopia’s largest city, Addis Ababa. On Thursday of last week, the federal cabinet made the decision to implement the policy in […]
Local officials and the police in Benue State, which is located in the middle of Nigeria’s northern region, have reported that at least 74 people were killed this week as a result of two separate attacks carried out by gunmen. As a result of population development leading to an expansion in the area allocated to […]
Nigeria is getting ready to get rid of its expensive gasoline subsidies in June. The World Bank has given the country $800 million so it can keep its national social program going. The largest economy in Africa has allotted 3.36 trillion naira, which is equivalent to $7.3 billion, for petrol subsidies, and these subsidies will […]
Cash App founder and tech executive Bob Lee died in a local hospital in San Francisco, the City and County of San Francisco. What happened to Bob Lee? He was stabbed to death in San Francisco on Tuesday. Subsequently, he was rushed to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Police reportedly found the […]
Positions are being taken against a contentious bill on “congolity” in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, starting with the first concerned parties and going all the way up to the Catholic bishops, passing through political parties and organizations of civil society. People often call this proposed law the “Tshiani law” after its main supporter, […]
According to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately one in six people all over the world will experience infertility at some point during their lifetime. The report also states that more work needs to be done to increase access to affordable and high-quality fertility care. According to the health agency of […]
On Friday, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris made her last stop on a continental tour in Zambia. There, she called again for a “rapid finalization” of the country’s major debt restructuring. The United States has made creditors, like China, ignore the country’s estimated $17.3 billion in international debt. 2020 saw the COVID pandemic and the […]
At the biennial Boao Forum for Asia, which took place on the island of Hainan in China this year, world leaders gave dire warnings about increased geopolitical competition, decoupling and fragmenting supply chains, and cyber-attacks. In a time of high uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, […]
Virat Kohli, an Indian international cricketer and the former captain of the Indian national cricket team, has picked two cricketers he considers the ‘Greatest of All Time’. Former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper has reportedly said that Sachin Tendulkar, who is regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket, and Sir […]
Investigators working for the United Nations said that the European Union helped people break the law and violate human rights in Libya, a mostly lawless country in North Africa. On Tuesday, the European Union defended its record of helping migrants in Libya who were in trouble. During a press conference in Brussels, Peter Stano, a […]
On Tuesday, leaders from the United Nations and ambassadors from African countries met in the Security Council Chamber for a high-level conversation about preventing violent extremism in Africa and fighting terrorism in Africa. The debate was held because of a recent UN report that talks about how terrorist activity is spreading quickly in Africa, which […]
Selena Gomez, an American singer and actress, is believed to be dating Zayn Malik, a successful British singer. They have been spotted together at a restaurant in Soho in New York City. According to media reports, Selena and Zayn kissed each other at a restaurant in New York during their dinner date on 23 March. […]
During a meeting with Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo on Monday, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris praised Akufo-Addo for his “democratic principles.” Akufo-Addo is facing growing discontent over inflation and new worries about regional security. Harris made the remarks during a meeting with the leader. A concerted effort to broaden U.S. outreach at a time when […]
Violence broke out during protests last week, so the head of Kenya’s police force has said that any planned protests by the opposition on Monday will not be allowed to happen. The Inspector General of Police, Japhet Koome, was quoted as saying to the press on Sunday that “we will not allow violent demonstrations.” “The […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Thursday that the death toll from the Marburg virus epidemic in Equatorial Guinea has climbed to 20. Malabo has reported six more deaths in the past ten days. This hemorrhagic fever, which is almost as deadly as Ebola, has spread from the province of Kie-Ntem, where it caused […]
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni got a call from the United Nations and Amnesty International on Wednesday. They asked him to overturn a law against homosexuality that was passed by parliament the night before. They described the law as “appalling.” During a tumultuous session that took place on Tuesday night, the Ugandan parliament voted in favor […]
Because the Russian Wagner mercenary group is becoming more powerful in the Sahel region of Africa, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that the US and its Western allies must show that they “can get things done” in the area. Blinken, who was on a historic trip to Niger at the time, said […]