At least 25 people have died and 14 are missing after an overloaded boat capsized on a river in Yobe State, Nigeria, authorities confirmed. The incident occurred during an evening crossing when the vessel, reportedly carrying more passengers than its capacity, overturned in strong currents. Local officials fear the death toll may rise further as […]
IShowSpeed Africa tour has gained international publicity through the journey of the US popular YouTuber through the continent presenting its culture, people and power. The IShowSpeed Africa tour has created emotional scenes, viral moments, and emotional attachments to millions of young fans keep track of every move. The tour captures a different aspect of Africa […]
Kenya’s cost of living is increasing rapidly amid rising food and fuel prices. The inflation rate rose to 5.56 per cent in March from 5.08 per cent in February because of the surge in the prices of key household items like cooking gas, food, and petrol. According to the Kenya Bureau of Statistics, prices of […]
According to the state-run SUNA news agency, 29 people were on board when the ship overturned and sank near Sennar province’s southeast. Sudanese authorities announced Monday that a boat capsized on the Blue Nile, killing at least 23 women. According to the state-run SUNA news agency, 29 passengers were on board when the vessel capsized […]
President Joe Biden said in March that the United States would welcome 100,000 Ukrainian refugees while also awarding Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to another 30,000 already in the country. However, while Ukrainians who flee the violence are met with huge displays of friendship, this isn’t always the case for everyone. Wilfred Tebah fled Cameroon three […]
More than 200 militants have been killed in the Sahel region, Mali’s army has confirmed. The military operation comes at a point when there has been an excessive surge in violence in the African country. Revealing the details about the operation, Mali’s army said that the military operation began on March 23 for nine days […]
After listening to five weeks of testimonies over the July unrest that rocked South Africa, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has now got South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to testify. Various other oral testimonies have comprised government officials, including ministers and premiers. According to a formal statement made by Chairperson Andre Gaum Mr. […]
Thousands of people have sought safety in neighbouring Niger as a result of violence in northern Mali, according to the UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). As the UN says, security sources say that more than 400 civilians were killed in this fight. According to Ocha, the majority of the refugees are […]
According to state television, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhane, who has been in control in Sudan since a coup on October 25, began his first official journey to Cairo on Wednesday, where he met with Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi. Sudan’s top official says that the arrival of Burhane, who was joined by the head of the […]
Antony Blinken, the United States Secretary of State, has appealed Algeria to look into ways to mend relations with long time adversary, neighbour Morocco instead of cozying up with Russia. The American Secretary of State has wrapped up his three-country tour in the Middle East and North Africa region. “The countries of North Africa and […]
Somalia – Constant delay in Somalia’s presidential elections are igniting deep concerns for the African nation’s road to democracy. The highlight of this very problem is that the current leader in-charge is the reason for not letting the elections conclude. The top politicians of the country are behind the constant delay in the elections. In […]
Many Sub-Saharan African laborers in Tunisia have expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work. One such economic migrant is Kui Kadi. He landed in Tunisia in January of this year. “Job prospects are not available to everyone,” Kadi adds. “I moved from the Ivory Coast over a year ago and, thank God, I was fortunate […]
Ghana has been the most recent African country to ease its COVID-19 regulations. In his 28th COVI-19 address, President Akufo-Addo offered an update on the measures taken to curb the spread of the virus. The leader proposed steps that will take effect on Monday, March 28. He cited an “evaluation based on the background of […]
In response to a recent accusation that Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF) has been supporting rebel group M23, governor of the Western Province has refuted the claims. Governor Francois Habitegeko, refused the accusations that have been doing rounds after many months of suspicion and mistrust building between both sides. It was being seen that Rwanda Defense Forces […]
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 […]
Despite all the challenges in the region, Malta has been successful in establishing a strong political support in the name of the Labor party, which has won its third consecutive election in the political run of this country. On Sunday, the ruling Labor Party of Malta once again established its supremacy in the national elections. […]
Zimbabweans voted in parliamentary and local authority by-elections on Saturday, which are considered a preview of what to expect in next year’s national elections. People are so excited about the polls that President Emmerson Mnangagwa has led rallies to support the ZANU-PF candidates. They opened at 7:00am. “We need change,” Jasen Maeka, a 42-year-old unemployed […]
On Thursday, Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed led government made a surprise announcement of what it called “an indefinite humanitarian truce” in the Tigray region scarred by war. The government said the move was necessary to allow the free supply of relief aid to the region. Consenting with the move by Ahmed’s government, Tigray rebels have agreed […]
Ethiopia – Ethiopia may finally have some relief for the Tigray community as the administration has given its nod for allowing aid to help the community after taking note of their sufferings for nearly two years. With this, the Ethiopian government has also announced a unilateral truce. This is a big step from a government […]
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has opened a $2.5 billion fertilizer plant with the goal of contributing to global supplies amid the impact of rising prices in the aftermath of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. When the Dangote Fertilizer Plant was opened in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital, on Tuesday, the country’s leader said that the country “stands to […]