ugandas pearlafricasat 1 satellite will launch from uganda to the international space station in august

Uganda’s PearlAfricaSat-1 satellite will launch from Uganda to the International Space Station in August

Uganda has finished the development of its first satellite, bringing the country’s space and technological ambitions closer to reality. In April 2020, Uganda began the process of launching its first satellite into space by sending three graduate students to the Kyushu Institute of Technology in Japan for training in satellite design, construction, and testing as […]

a former rwandan government official faces a genocide trial in france

A former Rwandan government official faces a genocide trial in France

On Monday, a former high-ranking Rwandan official was charged in Paris with taking part in the 1994 genocide in that African country. He is the highest-ranking person to face justice in France for the atrocities of that year. Also Read: Top 10 African nations with largest crude oil production Laurent Bucyibaruta’s case is the fourth […]

will puntland magnetic leader win in somaliland

Will Puntland Magnetic Leader Win In Somaliland?

It was nothing less than a slap on the face of the candidate who is running for Somalian presidentship- as a Somalian citizen residing in Britain took to twitter and shredded his commitment to tatters. As Said Abdullah Dani made assertions about development is the field of education and overall development of Somaliland, a Somalian […]

civil society urges the government of gambia to prosecute jammeh

Civil society urges the government of Gambia to prosecute Jammeh

Following a long-awaited official declaration on the issue, Gambian civil society organizations have called on authorities to bring former dictator Yahya Jammeh to justice. The government has until May 25th to make a decision on the recommendations made six months ago by a commission that probed the former dictator. A total of between 240 and […]

the libyan government backed militia has been accused of violations of human rights

The Libyan government-backed militia has been accused of violations of human rights

Amnesty International accused a strong Libyan armed group backed by the government of abusing migrants and Tripoli locals on Wednesday. The Stability Support Authority (SSA) was accused of “unlawful killings, arbitrary detentions, interception and subsequent arbitrary detention of migrants and refugees, torture, forced labor, and other terrible human rights violations,” according to a statement. An […]

in somalia al shabab killed ten burundian peacekeepers the burundian army confirmed

In Somalia, Al-Shabab killed ten Burundian peacekeepers, the Burundian army confirmed

Burundi’s army announced Wednesday that ten Burundian peacekeepers were killed in an Al-Shabaab jihadist attack on an African Union (AU) post in Somalia on Tuesday. It added in a statement that 25 soldiers were injured and five were missing, while 20 Al-Shabaab insurgents were killed. It was the first attack on a UN peacekeeping base […]

domestic tourism in uganda has increased significantly

Domestic tourism in Uganda has increased significantly

Lemala Wildwaters is a unique holiday spot nestled on an island among the flowing waters of the Nile River. This year, travel website Luxury Travel Advisor named it the world’s second-most Instagrammable hotel. It’s easy to understand why, with its lush foliage, rushing torrents, and picture-perfect thatched houses. The resort has begun to attract a […]

in ethiopia police and protestors clashed during eid celebrations

In Ethiopia, police and protestors clashed during Eid celebrations

On Monday, after prayers to commemorate the conclusion of Ramadan, Ethiopian police used tear gas and briefly battled with young Muslims in the capital. Fear erupted in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa. On the eve of the end-of-Ramadan prayers, police fired tear gas at Muslim demonstrators. The riot took place outside of the Addis Ababa international […]

triple crisis in africa guterres raises concerns

“Triple crisis” in Africa: Guterres raises concerns

Secretary General of United Nations, Antonio Guterres has said that Africa’s “triple crisis” has been aggravated by Ukraine war. Speaking from Senegal’s capital Dakar, Guterres who is on his first visit to Africa since the Covid-19 pandemic began, said, “when discussing the socio-economic situation, it is impossible not to mention the war in Ukraine and […]

malawi defense force salaries of professionals juniors in 2022

Malawi Defense Force Salaries of Professionals & Juniors in 2024

The monthly average salary, which includes housing, transportation, and other benefits are discussed in this article. Salaries for various government and defense jobs vary dramatically. In Malawi, an employee employed by the government and defense makes roughly 180,000 MWK per month. Salaries range from 95,500 MWK (the lowest average) to 281,000 MWK (the highest average). […]

on may 1st today ghana may implement an electronic levy e levy

On May 1st (Today), Ghana may implement an electronic levy (E-Levy)

Everything is now in place for Ghana’s Electronic Transactions Levy (E-Levy) to begin on Sunday (May 1). This comes after a lot of people in Ghana have said they don’t like the plan that the country’s finance minister made in November 2021. Some industry stakeholders welcome the charge, while others feel it will have a […]

a view of the pipelines at zueitina oil terminal, in west of benghazi

The oil embargo in Libya is costing the country billions of dollars

The closure of Libya’s oil facilities is costing the country tens of millions of dollars every day, while global oil prices are at their highest in years, according to the country’s oil minister. Oil is the lifeline of the North African country, which has struggled to recover from a decade of strife since tyrant Moamer […]

guinea and burkina faso have asked for more time to present their transition plans

Guinea and Burkina Faso have asked for more time to present their transition plans

Burkina Faso and Guinea, where the military has taken control by force, have requested additional time from their West African neighbors to develop a transition plan. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) announced on Wednesday that the Monday, April 25th ultimatum has expired. Burkina Faso wished for more time than the April 25 […]

africa who raises concerns over rise in covid cases steered by south africa

Africa: WHO raises concerns over rise in Covid cases steered by South Africa

Earlier this month, Africa had been experiencing a settling down of Covid-19 cases. As World Health Organization (WHO) had pointed out, this was the longest running decline in cases in the continent since the pandemic started. But last week the cases begun to see an uptick, largely steered by South Africa that is doubling in […]

zambia receives assistance from china in resolving its debt

Zambia receives assistance from China in resolving its debt

President Hakainde Hichilema has praised China for agreeing to participate in the IMF’s Zambia debt restructuring process and joining other creditors. During a press conference at the Statehouse in Lusaka on Monday, Hichilema stated that the government will be unable to achieve sustainable economic progress with the current debt levels. He said he was proud […]