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 […]
Libya – Tripoli, the capital of the oil-rich North African country of Libya witnessed hundreds of civilians on to its streets protesting against the decision of lawmakers to pass a no-confidence vote in the transitional government. The Friday protests were triggered by the motion passed on Tuesday by the country’s lawmakers that has some grave […]
Tanzania – Two African countries Tanzania and Uganda have partnered for a major pipeline project under a private sector deal. The two nations have reportedly given theri nod on four key issues that need to be addressed in order for local businesses to benefit. This is after the East African Crude Oil Pipeline had finalized […]
– Africa. President Cyril Ramaphosa initiated the Climate Commission in March this year to set a more ambitious emissions reduction target in the leadup to a United Nations climate conference in November. The commission’s first set of recommendations deals with South Africa’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). It will be country’s commitment to address climate change, […]
Dawood Kour, a South Sudanese refugee who came to Sudan to escape a life of displacement, was forced back onto the streets after his shaky shelter was flooded. Kour crossed the border in November, fleeing years of turmoil in Malakal, a flood-prone city. In 2011, South Sudan seceded from Sudan, becoming the world’s newest independent […]
The peace keeping efforts initiated by the United Nations have suffered a huge blow as the Libyan eastern parliament has passed a no-confidence vote in the country’s unity government. Post the result, the prime minister Abdul Hamid Mohammed Dbeibah had called on Libyans to go and express themselves by casting their votes without a miss. […]
Authorities in Sudan said on Tuesday that a group of soldiers attempted to overthrow the government, but they said the attempt failed and that the country’s ruling council and military remained in power. After more than two years after the military overthrew longstanding despot Omar al-Bashir amid a popular revolt against his three-decade rule, the […]
Tunisian President Kais Saied announced during a speech that new head of government will be appointed in Tunisia. Tunisian President Kais Saied announced during a speech that new head of government will be appointed in Tunisia, where the exceptional measures decreed on July 25 will be maintained. As crowd of people chanted that they want […]
After what his supporters called a politically orchestrated show trial, Paul Rusesabagina, the “Hotel Rwanda“ hero who became a fiercely outspoken government critic, was sentenced to 25 years in prison on terrorism charges on Monday. A Kigali high court found him guilty of creating a rebel group that was responsible for deadly gun, grenade, and […]
Libya is on the road of democratic reconstruction as a draft towards upcoming elections is prepared for its constitutional basis. Elections are to held in December of this year. The basis has already received approval from the Libyan High Council of State (HCS) that was prepared by Elections Law Committee of the HCS and it […]
The chief of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara, who had been chased for years following fatal attacks on US soldiers and French charity workers, was killed by French troops deployed in Africa’s Sahel area, France announced Thursday. After parting with jihadists tied to Al-Qaeda, Adnan Abu Walid al-Sahrawi founded the ISGS in 2015, […]
Hundreds of demonstrators marched through central Tunis on Saturday, demanding a restoration to parliamentary democracy following President Kais Saied’s power grab in July. Journalists claimed that security officers on the ground and an interior ministry surveillance drone hovered over the march. The majority of the demonstrators were followers of the Islamist-inspired Ennahdha party, which had […]
Former Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who fought for independence from France, brought his conflict-torn country together, and was deposed in 2019 by pro-democracy protestors after two decades in power, has died at the age of 84, according to state television. The local channel’s broadcast did not explain the cause of death or provide specifics on […]
Africa will be one of the first regions to be impacted by Climate Change. This is majorly due to the tons of natural bodies, resources in the country that make it more susceptible to climate change practices. However, it is now looking to work towards proper planning to tackle the issue while moving towards economic […]
Yesterday Somalia’s president, Mohamed Farmajo announced that he was suspending the executive powers of his prime minister, Mohamed Roble due to the twist in a feud that has plunged the country into a deep political crisis. On an immediate basis, he has suspended the powers of the prime minister to hire and fire government officials […]
ECOWAS, who are known as leaders from the Western Africa Bloc met Accra yesterday to discuss the political crisis in Guinea. The situation has been described by the chairman of the group as a burning issue in the region. After effective rounds of discussion, it was said that they will begin to impose penalties on […]
Ghana’s foreign minister said the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will meet on Thursday to discuss possible actions following the ouster of Guinea’s president in a coup earlier this month. The army’s top brass met with members of the country’s civil society on Wednesday, a day after meeting with legislators and party leaders […]
Africa has registered a remarkable growth in past year with relation to Bitcoin adoption, thanks to the retail users. According to a report by Chainanalysis, taking up of Bitcoin in Africa has skyrocketed to over 1,200% in the past one year making the continent third largest growing Bitcoin economy globally. Retail investors in Africa utilize […]
