A Rising Femicide Threat, Kenya's Call to End Gender Based Violence

A Rising Femicide Threat, Kenya’s Call to End Gender Based Violence

In just four months, 100 women have been killed, the majority by males they knew including spouses. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi referred to the rising problem as “the elephant in the room” and stated that many cases are still being investigated in court. Mudavadi stated that the police have established a special squad to […]

France's Macron visits cyclone-devastated Mayotte

France’s Macron visits cyclone-devastated Mayotte

The French president Emmanuel Macron has promised more aid to the inhabitants of the Mayotte archipelago in the Indian Ocean, as he witnessed the devastation wrought by cyclone Chido on the French territory. Many thousands of people are trying to get by without the bare essentials, such as water and electricity. The most powerful cyclone […]

ECOWAS establishes exit timeline for coup-affected nations

ECOWAS establishes exit timeline for coup-affected nations

ECOWAS Commission President Omar Touray has announced that the transition period will run from 29 January 2025 to 29 July 2025, while leaving the door open to the three countries during this period. Speaking at the opening of the summit, Mr Touray said the decision was ‘discouraging’. Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger declared their intention […]

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Odegaard Inspires Arsenal’s Stunning 5-1 Champions League Triumph in Lisbon

Arsenal put a strong message in the UEFA Champions League match when it thrashed Sporting Lisbon 5-1 thus ending all criticism about the club’s ability to compete on the European football’s premier stage. Despite not being 100% fit, Arsenal’s captain Martin Odegaard was in inspired form as the Gunners put up their best away display […]

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Prince William Concludes four-day visit to Cape Town to promote conservationand climate change in South Africa

William met with volunteers at the National Maritime Rescue Institute station in Simon’sTown, near Cape Town, before boarding the boat for the short trip to Kalk Bay harbour.Wearing sunglasses and a bright red waterproof jacket, William appeared on the upper deckof the rescue boat as it pulled away from Simon’s Town, the site of South […]

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Morocco’s Population Surges to 36.8Million Over the Last Decade

As of September 1st 2024, there were around 36.8 million Moroccans. The governmentspokeswoman revealed the figure on Thursday, November 7th.Spokesman Mustapha Baitas told reporters that the Moroccan population has increased by 2.98million or 8.8% since the country’s last census in 2014.He was speaking after a cabinet meeting in which the interior minister presented a draft […]

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Zimbabwe’s rich (Mbingas) linked to state looting

Gilbert Machokoto, a former teacher, said that setting up a business in the late 1980s, shortlyafter Zimbabwe’s independence, was ‘like hunting with your bare hands’. It took a lot ofperseverance before he managed, at the age of 35, to set up a transport business with a smalltruck, taking goods from farms to market. This was […]

mine crumbles and kills 8 miners in zambia

Mine Crumbles and kills 8 miners in Zambia!!

Zambia has been currently dealing with tragic doom at the mining sites due to the unauthorised mining company. Here are the lists of those horrendous incidents that took place in Zambia this year. The consecutive disaster signifies the inability of the authorities to strengthen their regulations against the unauthorised mining to protect the lives of […]

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South Africa Considers Visa-Free Access for Ukrainian Diplomats

Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber, representing a different political party than President Cyril Ramaphosa, announced on Sunday a deal to grant visa-free access to Ukrainian diplomats, labeling Ukraine as a “valued ally.” However, the Presidency quickly clarified that Schreiber acted prematurely, as the announcement had not received Ramaphosa’s official approval. The African National Congress (ANC), […]

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UAE Brokers Major Russia-Ukraine Prisoner Swap, Reinforcing Diplomatic Role

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 […]

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South Africa’s Emotional Victory: A Historic Win Over Australia Secures Women’s T20 World Cup Final Spot

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 […]

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UAE Ambassador Dr. Salem Al Naqbi Meets with Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Forestry

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. […]

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South Africa’s ‘High Priest’ Ray McCauley Passes Away at 75

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 […]

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Why are drought-stricken African countries slaughtering elephants?

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. […]

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United Nations official pledges support for Somalia despite election-related difficulties

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 […]

list of the top 10 african cities with the highest projected gdp in 2035

List of the top 10 African cities with the highest projected GDP in 2035

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 […]

botswana reveals the second largest diamond ever found a 2,492 carat gemstone

Botswana Reveals the Second-Largest Diamond Ever Found: a 2,492-carat gemstone

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 […]