With the growing trend of connectedness coupled with increasingly prevalent concerns for health in general—and mental health in particular—finding new methods to cope with stress has become increasingly important. Though mindfulness and therapy share long-established roles in stress management, recent interest has increasingly been sparked by neuroscience and its role within stress regulation in relation […]
Thousands of North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), civilians are fleeing their residences after multiple horrifying attacks committed by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). The United Nations has characterised the massacre as being “truly horrific”. With the level of violence escalating, it evidences a deteriorating humanitarian and security situation in one of Africa’s most […]
In an effort to put Sudan’s transition back on track following the military coup last year, the African Union has stated that it will not participate in talks that exclude major participants. So far, most of Sudan’s civilian actors have not taken part in talks with military officials that started earlier this month under international […]
Africa is known for its achievements in numerous fields of sport. Africans love playing all kinds of sports. However, some sports are more famous than other sports in the African continent. Let’s know about the top 5 most popular sports in Africa. Football Football is the most popular sport in Africa. Football is famous in […]
According to the report, which was based on a survey of 200 sub-Saharan African business executives, the UAE invested $1.2 billion in Sub-Saharan Africa during the previous five years, or 88% of all investments made between January 2016 and July 2021. The paper, which Dubai Chamber commissioned, looked at a number of themes that changed […]
In the latest development, Kenya Airways has signed a deal with Eve Holding Inc to purchase 40 flying electric taxis. Kenya Airways will introduce these taxis through its subsidiary, Fahari Aviation. Brazilian company EVE UAM LLC will bring the Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOLs) aircraft to Kenya. eVTOL is an electric-powered cruise vehicle with […]
There are few women in Nigeria’s political structures. Currently, in the House of Representatives (HoR), out of 360 members, only 18 are women. Out of 109 senators, only 8 women are there. Out of 36 states of the federation, there are no female governors and just 2 female deputy governors. In the history of Nigeria, […]
The technological expansion will improve the efficiency of African businesses in the coming years. Increased use of technology in businesses will also increase the number of rich individuals in Africa. According to Faizal Bhana, director for the Middle East, Africa and India at state-funded Jersey Finance, rich people in Africa will get wealthier from technology […]
Over the course of the weekend, suspected terrorists slaughtered more than 130 innocent civilians in the central region of Mali. On Monday, the administration made the announcement of the killings following disturbing allegations on social media that talked of houses and huts being burned down as well as abductions. Officials from the area have detailed […]
In the latest development, Armed kidnappers in Nigeria have released Ahmed Sani Toro, former secretary-general of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The kidnappers have also released two other men. A police spokesperson confirmed the release of the hostages but did not provide further details. The kidnappers reduced their ransom demand for the trio’s release on […]
Football is one of the most popular sports in the world. Soccer teams enjoy incredibly loyal support across the world. Football is also popular in Nigeria. Many Nigerians aspire to become good soccer players. Here is a little guide for you to become a professional footballer in Nigeria. Tips to become a professional soccer player […]
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, said that lunatics have taken over politics in Nigeria. He said that 70 per cent of Nigerian politicians have no business in the leadership of Nigeria and they should be kicked out of power in the 2023 general elections. Obi described politics in Nigeria as […]
The cash-strapped government of Sudan has broken its pledges to acquire the country’s wheat harvest at more favorable prices, which has put the country’s grain at risk of being wasted. Farmer Modawi Ahmed is one of the hundreds of people who have worked to cultivate the grain as part of Al-Gezira, which is the largest […]
On Monday, a lone gunman opened fire on residents of four villages located in the northeastern region of Cameroon, resulting in the deaths of seven people and the serious injuries of two more, according to statements made by the local prefect and state television on Thursday (June 17). According to the statement, the “lone shooter, […]
Egypt’s Telecommunications Regulatory Law has criminalised radio jamming. The law will punish violators with imprisonment and a fine. If a person performs any act of disruption to communications and affects the service, he will have to pay a fine and go to jail. According to Egypt Today, the law punishes unlawful intentional interception of radio […]
There is scare building up against the hoarding of vaccine vials by wealthier nations as monkey pox becomes the next worst nightmare facing nations. Though a mild form of a viral infection, it poses major issues due to outbreak of boil like structures in the outer layer of the skin. Central to African countries and […]
After three years of droughts, a fourth could be detrimental for the people of Africa who have suffered without any decent rains for a while. According to the World Food Program, it is estimated that 20 million people in drought-affected parts of Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia could face catastrophic levels of hunger if the region […]
Last week disastrous floods hit the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa killing more than 400 people. To help in ongoing rescue and relief operations, the South African army has announced to send in more than 10,000 troops as search continues for 63 people who are missing. The government of South Africa has declared nationwide state […]
A rally was organized by a coalition of more than 72 civil society organizations in Burkina Faso to demand the end of military cooperation with France. The coalition asked the new government in Burkina Faso to cut military ties with France in favor of getting help from Russia to fight terrorism. “We oppose foreign armed […]
The Ethiopian authorities have detained several senior officials from the Tigray region. The head of the state-appointed human rights commission said on Friday that the authorities also arrested former government officials. Daniel Bekele, Chief Commissioner of the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission, confirmed the arrests but did not name the officials. Reportedly, some of the prisoners […]