William met with volunteers at the National Maritime Rescue Institute station in Simon'sTown, near Cape Town, before boarding the boat for the short trip to Kalk Bay harbour.Wearing sunglasses and a bright red waterproof jacket,…
Nigeria lawmakers want promptly named cabinets to avoid…
Nigeria - Nigeria lawmakers plan to amend the constitution to force the new president to nominate the cabinet within a month of taking office. The lawmakers took the decision to avoid policy delays as Nigeria…
The death toll from a gold mine explosion…
Burkina Faso - One person was reportedly captured on Tuesday, one day after an explosion in Burkina Faso killed at least 63 people. An investigation into the cause of an explosion has been launched. The…
Nigeria sues JP Morgan for a controversial oil…
Nigeria is stepping up its game in the oil business and one of the major reasons behind it is catering to its economy and massive population. Hence, the country is very caring towards the investment…
Mali’s parliament approves a five-year democratic transition charter
Mali's lawmakers approved a proposal on Monday that would allow the transitional administration to rule for up to five years in accordance with the authorities' suggestion. A mission on a timetable for elections will be…
Thousands rally in Sudan against the military coup
Sudan - Thousands of Sudanese demonstrators once again took to the streets around Sudan on Monday to protest against the October military coup and the arrest of scores of pro-democracy activists. They rallied in Khartoum,…
Ethiopia denies that the Nile mega-dam will starve…
Ethiopia - On Sunday, Ethiopia's mega-dam on the Blue Nile began generating energy, marking a significant milestone in the contentious multi-billion-dollar project. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed toured the power plant with high-ranking officials and clicked…
Mali Junta Wins Five Year Term Post French…
Mali Junta - Mali lawmakers have opened the roads for the military junta to run the show for a span for five years. This has happened despite the regional sanctions that had been imposed on…
The Ugandan Foreign Minister says the country is…
Uganda - Uganda's Foreign Minister, General Jeje Odongo, described the EU-African Union (AU) joint meeting as an "interesting conversation" between Africa and Europe. On Friday, General Odongo gave an exclusive interview on the sidelines of…
Six African countries selected to manufacture mRNA vaccines…
First six African countries have been selected who will receive mRNA vaccine technology to develop the Covid-19 vaccines as a part of the WHO (World Health Organization) scheme. These countries – Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal,…
Ethiopia parliament votes to lift the state of…
Ethiopia - Ethiopian lawmakers have voted to end the country's three-month state of emergency, citing improvement of security conditions in the country. The lawmakers said that mediation efforts continue to end the deadly war in…
To end fuel shortages, Nigeria launches a 24-hour…
Nigeria - Nigeria's state-run oil company announced that it has begun distributing petrol to service stations 24 hours a day to end a week-long scarcity that had caused traffic jams in key cities. The fuel…
Ugandan police have arrested seven terror suspects
Uganda - Seven people have been arrested in Uganda for reportedly being members of two terror cells and having ties to a raid in the central Lukaya and Butambala regions. According to police spokesman Fred…
Africa: Flutterwave’s valuation triples in a year
An African fintech company flutterwave has raised $250 million in a series D round recently which has tripled the company’s valuation and taken the total value at $3 billion in just one year of its…
Anti-Coup Protests In Sudan: Ex-Sudan Official Detained And…
Sudan - Sudan's military authorities have again arrested a former senior government official during a crackdown on a protest against a military coup on Monday. At least two demonstrators were killed by the security forces…
The ICC hears Ugandan LRA commander Ongwen’s appeal
Uganda - Dominic Ongwen, a former Ugandan warlord, will be heard by the International Criminal Court's appeal chamber on Monday. The Ogwen case will be heard by the Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court…
Biden urges for a ceasefire in Ethiopia as…
The President of the United States has urged for a ceasefire in Ethiopia after the situation in the country grows out of control with every passing day. Biden spoke to the Ethiopian prime minister Abiy…
President Kais Saied of Tunisia stretches his authority…
Tunisia - Thousands of Tunisians demonstrated on Sunday, only hours after President Kais Saied replaced a judicial watchdog and gave himself the authority to fire judges and prohibit them from striking. More than 2,000 people…
Denmark has announced a partial halt to aid…
Denmark -Denmark's development aid to Mali and Burkina Faso will be largely halted following the forced evacuation of Danish troops from the nation, according to the Foreign Ministry. Minister for Development Flemming Mller Mortensen made…
