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 […]
Ethiopia – Over a month has passed since the Ethiopian government announced national energy all over the nation after Tigrayan forces marched to the capital threatening the position of the government. This led to civilians calling out the government’s action for keeping power over human lives. However, some of them have found a ray of […]
Ethiopia – As the situation gets turbulent in Ethiopia, there are an increasing number of incidents that show that the military is gaining excessive control over each affairs of the country on the government’s orders. A press freedom watchdog called out the recent practice of restrictions in Ethiopia after some of the reporters were detained […]
Northern Cameroon– Cameroonians are continuing to flee the northern town of Kousseri, seeking asylum in neighboring Chad, following intercommunal confrontations that left 22 people dead and nearly 30 injured, according to the Office of the High Commissioner for Refugees. On the 5th of December, clashes between herders and fishermen over water management and use erupted […]
Nigeria – Nigeria will destroy one million Coid-19 vaccines amid the new variant of the Covid-19 virus, Omicron. Faisal Shuaib, head of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) announced the news on Monday. He further said that his agency was working with drug regulator NAFDAC (National Agency for Food & Drug Administration & […]
South Africa – Some South Africans are concerned that despite being completely vaccinated against COVID 19, the country’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, might still test positive for the virus. After testing positive for COVID-19, the president, who was last seen in public on Sunday at a national memorial to F.W. De Klerk, has postponed having a […]
Germany – The two different stands taken by Morocco and Germany have made their diplomatic bond weak with every passing day. Given their fair share of differences, Germany has decided to prepare a ‘solemn declaration’ that will set the rules for their partnership in the coming years. German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock is in talks […]
South Africa – Amidst escalating numbers of African infections because of the Omicron variant, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has himself been declared Covid positive. Isolated in Cape Town, the 69-year-old President is in quarantine and receiving treatment for mild symptoms. As the Omicron variant grips the continent, it has been noted that the symptoms […]
Congo – The DRC government might finally be able to undo some wrongdoing to its reputation as recent comments by politicians, show some positive outcomes towards the ongoing ‘Congo Holdup’ scandal. In 2007, two Chinese companies had made big promises in return for the acquisition of a lucrative 68 percent stake in two copper and […]
Burkina Faso -Following the resignation of Christophe Dabire, the government of Burkina Faso has announced the selection of a new prime minister. Lassina Zerbo, the former head of a top nuclear watchdog, has been appointed as the country’s next leader. President Kabore, who is facing an increasing threat from Islamic terrorists, has pleaded for assistance […]
Nigeria On Sunday, December 12th, the presidents of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will meet in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, for an ordinary summit. The leaders will examine terrorism and violent extremism in the sub-region, the implementation of the shared currency, and two political crises in Mali and Guinea, both of which have […]
Kenya – Former Prime Minister of Kenya, Raila Odinga launches his fifth bid for the presidency on Friday. President of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta is supporting him this time. Voters in East Africa’s biggest economy are due to go to the polls in August. However, Uhuru Kenyatta will not be on the ballot this time because […]
Liberia – The United States of America has slapped sanctions on Liberia’s ex-warlord and current senator Prince Yormie Johnson on grounds of alleged corruption. The sanctions have been imposed under Global Magnitsky Act, according to which the US government has authority to impose sanctions on human rights offenders, and thereby freeze their assets in US […]
Sudan – During a speech after attending the conclusion of a military drill in the Maaqil district of the northern Nile River State, Sudan’s senior general Abdel Fattah al-Burhan warned against foreign meddling in the country’s internal affairs. “We are all observing the political landscape,” Abdel Fattah al-Burhan stated. “Unfortunately, we observe a number of […]
South Africa – Government in South Africa is now planning to turn to alternative legislation to redistribute land. This has been confirmed by the South African Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Ronald Lamola who said that he is working to provide “equitable access to land” to correct unsustainable, “unequal and skewered patterns of land […]
Burundi– At least 38 detainees are believed to be dead and 69 critically injured after a fire broke out in the main jail in Burundi’s capital, Gitega, on Tuesday. The occurrence was confirmed by the country’s vice president. Many of the inmates were still sleeping when the incident occurred at 4:00 a.m. The incident was […]
