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A boat sinks off the coast of Tunisia, killing 43 peopleA boat sinks off the coast of Tunisia, killing 43 people

A boat sinks off the coast of Tunisia, killing 43 people

According to the Tunisian Red Crescent, 43 migrants drowned after their boat capsized off the coast of Tunisia. The migrants…

July 5, 2021
On the Mediterranean Sea, Egypt opens a new naval facilityOn the Mediterranean Sea, Egypt opens a new naval facility

On the Mediterranean Sea, Egypt opens a new naval facility

According to the presidency, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi opened a vital naval installation on the Mediterranean Sea on Saturday…

July 5, 2021
As the Tigrayan capital, Mekele is reclaimed by the rebels, there is jubilation in TigrayAs the Tigrayan capital, Mekele is reclaimed by the rebels, there is jubilation in Tigray

As the Tigrayan capital, Mekele is reclaimed by the rebels, there is jubilation in Tigray

Thousands of people flocked into the streets of Mekele, the Tigrayan capital, on Friday. As rebel forces reclaimed the once-besieged…

July 4, 2021
Africa’s SME businesses further decline due to the ongoing pandemicAfrica’s SME businesses further decline due to the ongoing pandemic

Africa’s SME businesses further decline due to the ongoing pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has caused a double whammy by causing health and economic crises across Africa. It has left a…

July 3, 2021
Nigeria Passes Long-Awaited Petroleum Industry BillNigeria Passes Long-Awaited Petroleum Industry Bill

Nigeria Passes Long-Awaited Petroleum Industry Bill

Nigeria has finally been able to move ahead with its long overdue oil sector reform bill that was stuck since…

July 2, 2021
Covid cases in Namibia rises and the capacity of mortuaries run lowCovid cases in Namibia rises and the capacity of mortuaries run low

Covid cases in Namibia rises and the capacity of mortuaries run low

Namibia’s President Hage Geingob mentioned in the press interview that their country is facing a “dark and sombre moment” as…

July 1, 2021
Protesters in Sudan demand that the government quit over IMF-backed reformsProtesters in Sudan demand that the government quit over IMF-backed reforms

Protesters in Sudan demand that the government quit over IMF-backed reforms

Hundreds of protesters flocked to the streets across Sudan on Wednesday to demand the government's resignation. The austerity measures implemented…

July 1, 2021
South Africa’s top court has condemned ex-President Jacob ZumaSouth Africa’s top court has condemned ex-President Jacob Zuma

South Africa’s top court has condemned ex-President Jacob Zuma

The country's top court has sentenced South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma to 15 months in prison. He has been…

June 30, 2021
Somalia’s long-postponed indirect presidential election will take place in October

Somalia’s long-postponed indirect presidential election will take place in October

The long-deferred presidential election in Somalia will finally take place on Oct. 10; the country's political heads concurred on Tuesday,…

June 30, 2021
Covid vaccine gap: How South Africa hopes to bridge the divide

Covid vaccine gap: How South Africa hopes to bridge the divide

With South Africa's vaccination campaign moving at a snail's pace, President Cyril Ramaphosa has been forced to tighten lockdown restrictions…

June 29, 2021