Africa is experiencing such a potent shift that is as a result of fast adoption of technology in various sectors. Innovation is changing the way people live, work and conduct business through mobile banking, digital healthcare, smart agriculture, e-learning among others. Technology in Africa has been a driving force to the economic growth, social inclusion […]
The idea of digital nomadism, which involves working remotely while travelling, is increasingly popular in Africa. With modern infrastructure, low living costs, and exciting cultures, many African cities have become attractive to digital nomads from across the world who are looking for a perfect blend of work and play opportunities. From tropical beaches to bustling […]
According to a UN assessment, Somalia National Army trainees fought with the Eritrean army in the Tigray region in what can only be described as an illegal international military action. The investigation also reveals the situation of other families whose sons were allegedly recruited to go to Ethiopia but never arrived. The report on the […]
The state-owned power utility company, Eskom announced major power cuts in South Africa. This is not the first time that country will be facing this issue, last month as well there was a 24 hour power cut as the company’s transformers and machines were busted due to overhead of power. This time company announced that […]
According to recently collected data by the United States conflict tracker ACLED, has claimed over 2,800 with around half being civilians, has also internally displaced numerous people within the country. At least eight in ten displaced Mozambicans move in with family, friends or strangers. The statistic is according to humanitarian aid agencies. On arrival in […]
The very recent elections in Ethiopia threw light on their Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who assumed office in 2018. He has always been praised as a peacemaker and economic reformer in a country that had been otherwise known for repression and extreme poverty. Ahmed won the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to resolve the […]
Eritrea has blamed the US government for the ongoing conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region. In a letter to the UN Security Council circulated on Monday, Osman Saleh accused President Joe Biden’s administration of “stoking further conflict and destabilization” through interference and intimidation in the region, apparently to “resuscitate the remnants of the TPLF regime”. The […]
Denis Sassou Nguesoo, 77, has been in power for 36 years, and last month’s presidential elections in Congo-Brazzaville brought no surprises. Sassou sealed in 88% of the votes amid widespread allegations of ballot stuffing and other voting irregularities. His rival who called for “vote for change” died of Covid-19 on the very day of voting. […]
The former Prime Minister of Somalia, HE Hassan Ali Khaire, in a statement, spoke strongly about the difficult situation in the country, especially the election stalemate. MrKhaire accused the outgoing government of failing to take the country out of its current predicament. Khaire said in a statement: “Four (4) months ago, I said in a […]
Tanzanian police announced Tuesday that 45 people had been killed during clashes in Dar es Salaam on March 21st in mourning for the late President John Magufuli. President Magufuli, who died last week, was being mourned by Tanzanians who said goodbye to their president. “There were a lot of people who wanted to enter the […]
The giant container ship that has blocked the Canal Suez of Egypt. The ship stranded one of the world’s busiest trade routes. Dozens of ships are stranded. , and are waiting for rescue boats to release the 400m (1,312ft) ship, which has deviated from the course of the storm. Egypt has reopened the old canal […]
Since yesterday’s tragic incident in parliament there have been international calls for criticism of the speaker. Representatives of the international community has begun efforts to stop against the speaker’s plan intended for the extension time of the current outdated government. Sources close to the ambassadors of the international community have confirmed that the ambassadors of […]
Tanzania’s first female president Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in after former President Magafuli died. Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in on Friday as the country’s first female president, two days after the death of President John Magufuli who was one of Africa’s most skeptical personalities. Tanzania is facing a new era and […]
Reports from Gedo region say that the interim Somali government has deployed heavy weapons in Dolow district of Gedo region, at a time when there is drought and water shortage and conflict between Jubaland and the central government over control of the region. . The outgoing government and the Jubaland administration are at loggerheads over […]
The Ugandan youths are desperate for change particularly in the area of Empowerment, most youth in the country are unemployed which make them do illegal stuffs just to survive. The youths has to decide who’ll ultimately lead them either incumbent president Yoweri Museveni or opposition leader Bobi Wine. 25-year-old Namanya Render is a college graduate […]