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 […]
Africa – According to new research from the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, the present health crisis has exposed the frail character of Africa’s health institutions. In certain nations, a lack of data is one of the most significant difficulties facing health systems. According to the survey, more than half of African children do not have a […]
Libya – Some of the pro-Haftar Libyan officials have shown their disappointment toward the country’s election commissions as well as the judicial poll supervisors. As per a report, the Libyan lawmakers have advised above officials to be cautious and be accountable for the upcoming presidential elections. The election commission remains silent towards all the recent […]
Gambia – In Saturday’s presidential election, Gambians are hoping for the better, with some celebrating the country’s current condition and others voicing unhappiness. One voter expressed it this way: “Because the Gambian people are suffering, I want this man [President Adama Barrow] to depart. It’s pricey; everything is pricey. ” Another voter told the AFP […]
Gambia – Gambia citizens are heading to the polls to elect their next president. For the first time, the election will not have former dictator Yahya Jammeh appearing on the ballot. The 2016 elections removed Jammeh from power after 22 years. The Gambia is the smallest country in mainland Africa, with a population of 2.5 […]
Libya – A Libyan court ruled on Thursday that a son of the late Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi can run in the 2018 presidential elections, rejecting the country’s highest electoral body’s decision to ban him. Libyan media channels stated that a court in the southern province of Sabha decided in favor of Seif al-Islam Gadhafi. […]
Nigeria – Ease of doing business in a country is an important criterion for a country to flourish in this sector and improve its economy. African countries are struggling to keep pace with the world when it comes to economic matters and with the pandemic, things have become even more difficult for them. Nigeria is […]
Kenya – The locals of Kenya are now rushing for vaccination after the outbreak of news about the Omicron variant. It is said that the new variant is more contagious than the earlier ones, and this fear is driving a lot of Kenyans to go for their covid 19 vaccine. Omicron Variant was first identified […]
South Africa – Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, announced the first cases of the new COVID-19 type on Wednesday, saying three passengers who had been to South Africa had been infected. Ghana, a West African neighbor, claimed it had also detected the novel Omicron form, with cases traced to Nigeria and South Africa. Since the […]
Africa – The use of Africa’s fertile land to drive sustainable agriculture and improve food supply has been recommended by investors. This was one of the findings reached by business executives and policymakers during the 4th EU-Africa Commercial Summit, held in Marrakech to boost business and policy activities between the two continents. Experts believe that […]
Southern Africa – The former prime minister of Lesotho has been charged with the murder of his estranged wife. His spouse at present was also charged with the same allegations last year but proceedings are yet to be concluded. As per the investigation done till now, it has been found out that she was killed […]
China – Chinese President Xi Jinping has offered one billion COVID-19 vaccines to African countries. According to Chinese media reports, nearly 200 million vaccines have already been supplied by China to the continent. Xi’s announcement comes amid concerns about the spread of the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus, first identified in southern Africa. Xi […]
South Africa – President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has expressed his unhappiness with the European Union over the recent travel ban imposed on southern African countries. The travel ban, which has been related to the finding of the novel highly mutated coronavirus variant Omicron, was termed by the president as unreasonable. According to President […]
Africa – Fatima Boubakdi, a Moroccan film filmmaker, won first prize at the Ecrans Noirs film festival in Yaoundé, Cameroon’s capital. At the Ecrans Noirs, Glory Mununko was named best African actress, and Narcisse Wandji was named best Cameroonian film and best story. “And the fact that we are receiving it at home, I mean […]
Beijing – China has got one more country by its collar as it takes over the Ugandan airport when the African country could not pay up its loan to the world’s largest economy. This has obviously led Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni to send a delegation to Beijing for a renegotiation with the Chinese government. Earlier […]
Uganda – Jessica Ata hasn’t visited the River Aswa since being diagnosed with river blindness in 2014. Onchocerciasis, which is transmitted by the blackfly, affected 1.5 million individuals in Uganda at the time. The vector thrives along water rapids, such as this one, which runs through several areas.The return of rain has resulted in an […]
Ethiopia – As the world expresses concern over the Tigray crisis, Ethiopian prime minister Abiy Ahmed reaches the battlefront of the country’s war against the indigenous community. This was after he had announced that he would order the army to retrieve the area. As telecasted by a state-owned Ethiopian TV channel, Ahmed was found saying […]
Libya – As desperate migrants try hazardous sea crossings to enter Europe, Libyan Red Crescent recovery teams retrieved the bodies of four people from a beach near Sabratha, 70 kilometers (43 miles) west of Tripoli, on Thursday. Mohamed Al-Manobi, the commander of the recovery team, said the remains that had washed up on the shore […]
South Africa – The new highly mutable Covid-19 variant is rocking the African continent, now leading to a travel ban to be imposed by the United Kingdom as the first point of protection to its own. The travel ban is now imposed on six African countries. In a swift response, to Britain’s announcement of suspending […]