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 […]
Amid a political deadlock, Lebanon’s Prime Minister-designate Saad al-Hariri visited Cairo this week to discuss the formation of a new government in the crisis-hit country with the Egyptian leadership. During Hariri’s visit, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi expressed Cairo’s full support of Lebanon’s efforts to resolve the political crisis and establish a new government in […]
The death toll in South Africa has grown to 72, with violence spreading across the country in the aftermath of former President Jacob Zuma’s imprisonment. On Tuesday, police clashed with crowds looting and setting fire to shopping malls in a number of cities. After ground-floor stores were stolen, the BBC filmed a baby being tossed […]
South Africa is witnessing violent protests in the aftermath of the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma. Over the last few days, supporters of Zuma have taken to streets across Johannesburg and other provinces looted shops, and blocked highways in response to Zuma’s sentencing and imprisonment. On Monday, President Cyril Ramaphosa deployed the military to […]
West Africa has substantial energy assets. The locale accounts for around 33% of African gas and oil reserves and more than 23,000 Megawatt (MW) exploitable hydropower potential. Additionally, Ivory Coast is one of West Africa’s significant power players, trading capacities ranging from Mali, Ghana, Togo, Burkina Fasso, Benin, and Liberia. Biovéa Energie, an Ivory Coast […]
Since Friday in KwaZulu-Natal, where former South African president Jacob Zuma’s followers have gone on a fiery rampage and looting spree in protest of his 15-month prison term, multiple trucks and commercial property have been set ablaze. Zuma is spending time for refusing to testify before a state-backed investigation into charges of corruption during his […]
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has won a landslide victory in the country’s postponed elections, according to the election authority. Mr. Abiy’s Prosperity Party won 410 out of 436 seats, granting him another five-year term in office, according to the board. However, due to instability and logistical issues, one-fifth of the country was unable to […]
With days left for indirect elections to kickstart in Somalia, Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble made a two-day trip to Kismayu in Jubaland federal state in the southern region. Reportedly, the trip was aimed at bringing peace to the conflicting communities in the Gedo region and discuss the electoral process with political leaders in the […]
Zuma’s bid to have his sentence postponed was denied by a South African regional court on Friday. The 79-year-old will remain in prison after the Pietermaritzburg High Court denied his bid to have his sentence delayed. Zuma was sentenced to 15 months in prison on Thursday. He has one more legal argument to make in […]
Nissan has always appreciated the commitment of the enormous African automobile market. In Egypt, Nissan has a very agile plant and makes vehicles just for the region. Nissan manufactures three main models, and the primary objective is to capitalize on the main Egyptian market, says Mike Witfield, Managing Director for Nissan Africa, in an interview […]
In a sudden turn of events, Haiti’s head of the State, President Jovenel Moïse was killed at his home last night, while his wife was also wounded and is now under critical care. Currently, the local police have already killed four ‘mercenaries’ they claim were behind the assassination and have also taken two more into […]
On Monday, worried parents wait for word of their children at a Nigerian school. As word of the kidnapping spread Monday afternoon, a group of them gathered in front of Bethel Baptist High School. Gunmen assaulted the Bethel Baptist High School in Nigeria’s northwest, in the Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna state. After assaulting the […]
Sudanese troops have taken back control of the al-Fashqa land. It is a rich haven for agricultural yield and gives hope to the Sudanese population. The fertility of the land is a great attraction for and wide, including the growing interest of the UAE. But political analysts feel this could just be the beginning of […]
According to the Tunisian Red Crescent, 43 migrants drowned after their boat capsized off the coast of Tunisia. The migrants had set sail from Zuwara, Libya, in an attempt to traverse the Mediterranean Sea and reach Europe. The Tunisian navy saved another 84 people, according to Mongi Slim, the head of Tunisia’s Red Crescent. The […]
According to the presidency, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi opened a vital naval installation on the Mediterranean Sea on Saturday to “secure shipping lines.” “It is the latest Egyptian military base on the Mediterranean,” the Egyptian president stated in a statement. “It will be focused on securing the country’s northern and western fronts.” Sheikh Mohammed […]
Thousands of people flocked into the streets of Mekele, the Tigrayan capital, on Friday. As rebel forces reclaimed the once-besieged city, there was cause for rejoicing. The red and yellow Tigrayan flag was hoisted by throngs of ecstatic citizens. In Mekele, supporters danced and clapped as they greeted the returning Tigray Defense Force members. As […]
The coronavirus pandemic has caused a double whammy by causing health and economic crises across Africa. It has left a lasting impact on the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) of the nation. The absence of finance is the second biggest hurdle confronting SMEs hoping to extend their ventures especially in developing business sectors and nations. […]
Nigeria has finally been able to move ahead with its long overdue oil sector reform bill that was stuck since 2008 for clearance. It was indeed a historic moment for Africa’s top oil producing nation. Oil reserves were being plundered by foreign companies without proper returns or growth for the economy. The Nigerian Parliament finally […]
Namibia’s President Hage Geingob mentioned in the press interview that their country is facing a “dark and sombre moment” as coronavirus deaths and cases rapidly increase. Addressing the nation, and giving everyone a hard reality check, he adds that there have been 513 deaths in the last 15 days. It is due to the rapid […]