The move of BYD to South Africa is one of the most evident indicators that electric vehicles (EVs) are entering mainstream discourse, not just in the African continent, but the whole world. Being one of the largest EV manufacturers in the world, BYD introduces volume, comparatively low-priced vehicles, and powerful battery technology into the market […]
Airports in Cairo, Nairobi, Marrakech felt louder this year. Rolling suitcases, hot air near the taxi lanes, the coffee smell. Africa Leads Global Tourism Boom — 10% Surge in International Arrivals in 2025 set the tone. Numbers moved, stories followed. That’s how it reads on the ground. Global Tourism in 2025: How Africa Pulled Ahead […]
This is a major event that betrays the emerging diplomacy of the United Arab Emirates where Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 190 prisoners. The exchange, through the good offices of the UAE, involved each side swapping 95 of its prisoners of war; this essentially is another example of how the Emirates has used diplomacy and […]
After defeating six-time champion Australia with a sensational 8 wickets win, in Thursday’s first semifinal match of the ongoing Women T20 World Cup, the South African women’s cricket team broke down to tears in happiness. Australia completed a second hattrick of titles and won their sixth when the two sides met off in the event […]
Recently, His Excellency Dr Salem Al Naqbi, UAE Ambassador to Nairobi and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, met with Kenya’s Minister of Environment and Forestry, His Excellency Aden Parry Duale. This meeting marks an important step in strengthening environmental co-operation between the UAE and Kenya. […]
Ray McCauley who is a powerful orator and established the six evangelist-style Rhema Bible Church in 1979. He died at his home late Tuesday, announcements came via the church. “Pastor Ray has gone to be with the Lord peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family and loved ones,”said in the statement given by his […]
Some regions of southern Africa are slaughtering elephants and other wildlife to feed their starving populations, at a time when the drought in these countries is the worst for more than a century. The decision comes after countries decided to slaughter elephants and other wildlife to cope with food insecurity caused by the current drought. […]
Speaking at a Security Council meeting on Thursday, the head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNAMA) pledged that the United Nations would stand by Somalia as the country faces challenges including upcoming elections. His announcement was welcomed by Somalia’s Foreign Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi Ahmed, who said, ‘We look forward to working […]
Africa’s major urban centres, such as Cairo, Lagos and Johannesburg, will continue to lead Africa’s top 100 urban economies between now and 2035. In the year 2023, the combined nominal GDP of these cities was $1.4 trillion, and by 2035 this figure is expected to more than triple to over $5 trillion. How does a […]
Renowned for its abundance of diamonds, Botswana has once more made news with the finding of a massive 2,492-carat diamond, the second-largest jewel discovered in more than a century. Presented to the world at a special viewing event under President Mokgweetsi Masisi, the over half-kg diamond weighed. Clearly affected by the sight of the fist-sized […]
Ghana’s well-known businessman, whose diversified portfolio of activities covers all aspects of life, Dr Osei Kwame Despite is a famous personality in the country. He is famous for his business dealings and luxurious lifestyle. At 60 years of age, Osei Kwame Despite has achieved a lot and has established himself as one of the richest […]
On Thursday, U.N. ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield declared that the United States is funding $203 million to help stop the deepening humanitarian situation in Sudan from spiraling out of control. This large promise is in reaction to the terrible situation Sudan finds, where continuous violence has uprooted millions of people and caused great suffering. According to […]
Frequently referred to as the ‘Gateway to Africa’, Ghana boasts a vibrant media landscape that plays a crucial role in delivering news and information to its citizens. In today’s digital age, where information circulates freely, newspapers remain a vital source of credible and in-depth journalism. Ghana’s newspapers are no exception, offering a wide range of […]
Expecting to last through the end of July, heat waves in Algeria and Morocco should cause great worry in both North Africa’s countries. Authorities in both nations have issued severe weather warnings to their citizens based on forecasts of temperatures approaching a sweltering 47 degrees centigrade (117 Fahrenheit). Heat warnings have been issued by the […]
On Sunday, the split regional bloc of West Africa encouraged Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to interact with the three military-led member states in an attempt to bring the region whose stability has been under jeopardy together once they chose to leave the organization in January. At its height in the Nigerian capital Abuja, the […]
First deportation flights headed for Rwanda from the UK will finally not take off. The former British Prime Minister had promised they would leave the UK by early July, but his preparations have been thrown off by his party’s demise in the most recent election. All was set in Rwanda to greet the deported asylum-seekers. […]
The GOtv service is owned by Multichoice, the same people who own DSTV. Currently it is available in Nigeria, Malawi, Zambia, Ghana, Uganda, Kenya, Namibia and Zimbabwe. In particular, GOtv has a strong following in Nigeria, where it offers reliable, high-quality digital channels. It’s 5 July 2024 and the number of GOtv users in the […]
Recently ended in Brussels, the sixth EU-UAE Structural Dialogue on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) This high-level conference underlined the continuous dedication and cooperation between the European Union and the United Arab Emirates in the fight against worldwide financial crimes and improvement of world cooperation. Both sides of the conversation covered […]
Advances in technology have changed the way public services are delivered. Many services are now available online. National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) regulates national identity matters in Nigeria. Anyone who has recently applied for their national identity card should use the NIMC’s identity tracking portal to check whether it is ready. How to check my […]
On Wednesday, Kenyan police officials were seen walking Port-au-Prince’s streets wearing body armor and automatic firearms. Reacting to a call for help to fight the growing gang violence engulfing Haiti, this organization marks the first U.N.-supported foreign police force in the country. Arriving in June, the Kenyan officials were stationed close to the international airport […]