Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts oversees South Africa's 10 million tree cover expansion project spanning five years from her office as Forestry, Fisheries, and Environment minister. South African staff members started "One Employee One Tree" in…
Botswana: Hunters in illegal hunting storm surrender licenses
Two professional hunters who shot and killed a collared elephant have surrendered their hunting licenses, the Botswana government announced on Sunday.The Ministry of Tourism said in a statement that Michael Lee Potter and Kevin Sharp…
Economics: The Real Reasons Why Qatar’s Economy Is…
The ongoing boycott from the Arab quartet to question Doha’s unending funding of terrorism has led to massive decline in the nation’s economic performance and the fluctuation of the currency. Here are ways how Qatar’s…
South African Zozibini Tunzi crowned Miss Universe 2019
An African was crowned Miss Universe 2019 over the weekend and she was in the person of South African Zozibini Tunzi. She emerged top of the pack after a night of colourful displays and gruelling…
Drought-hit Victoria Falls dries up, adding to climate…
For decades, Victoria Falls, where southern Africa's Zambezi River cascades down 100m into a gash in the earth, has drawn millions of holidaymakers to Zimbabwe and Zambia for their stunning views. But the worst drought…
Why there is need for unity between Europe…
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday called for more unity between the Europe and African continents. Von der Leyen made the call during a visit to Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia…
Nigeria among top 20 countries affected by Spam…
Once again, Nigeria is one of the top 20 countries affected by spam calls and SMSes globally, a recent report by Truecaller has revealed. According to the study, the average Truecaller user in Nigeria receives…
Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan Discuss Disputed Nile Dam
Egypt is hosting a new round of talks with Ethiopia and Sudan on a disputed dam built by Ethiopia on the Nile, as part of an agreement reached in Washington in November. The agreement was…
10 latest facts you need to know about…
Today December 1 is the World AIDS Day. The day has been marked yearly since 1988 by the World Health Organization (WHO) as an international day to raise awareness on HIV/AIDS. This year’s theme “Communities…
Eritrea says Qatar using Sudan for destabilization agenda
The Eritrean government has levelled destabilization claims against Qatar saying the Gulf nation was through an elaborate scheme using Sudan as its “springboard.” A November 28, 2019 statement from the Eritrean Ministry of Information said…
CIFF41: Oscar-winning cinematographer Vittorio Storaro honoured in Egypt
The 41st Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) will honour Italian cinematographer Vittorio Storaro during its closing ceremony Friday at the Cairo Opera House. The winner of three Oscars, for Apocalypse Now (1979), Reds (1981) and…
Why Qatar hid information on Iran’s attack in…
Qatar , one of the richest and notorious nations of the Gulf region, is back in news and this time for hiding information on Gulf attacks. As per an exclusive report released by Fox News,…
Shocking: United Kingdom still has an African colony
Africa’s decolonisation is far from being complete as the United Kingdom holds onto an archipelago, a group of islands in the Indian ocean as its colony. And this is despite UN resolution asking the old…
U.S-China war: What Africa needs to do –…
Amb. Tijani Muhammad-Bande The President of the UN General Assembly, Prof. Tijani Muhammad-Bande, has said that Africa needs to look inward to be able to overcome the negative effects of the trade war between the…
Prince William Honours African Wildlife Conservationists
Wildlife conservationists who have played an important role in protecting wildlife in Africa were honoured by the Duke of Cambridge in London on Thursday (November 21). The Prince William Award for Conservation in Africa was…
Ghana, UAE Sign Five Co-Operation Agreements; Pledge to…
Ghana and the United Arab Emirates have signed five (5) Co-operation Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding, in different sectors of their respective economies, aimed at deepening the ties of co-operation and the bonds of friendship…
Jumia Suspends Business in Cameroon
Online retailer Jumia Technologies, often called “the Amazon of Africa”, said it suspended its e-commerce platform activities in Cameroon on Monday because it is not suitable for the country. Its shares have tumbled from its…
Akufo-Addo Leaves for UAE, Germany and United Kingdom
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo left Ghana on Sunday, November 17, 2019, for a visit to the United Arab Emirates, Germany, and the United Kingdom. “At the invitation of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,…
Korean, Namibia Planes Collide in Frankfurt
Aviation authorities in Frankfurt said a collision between two passenger jets on the tarmac at Frankfurt Airport caused damage but left no one injured. The Korean Air Boeing and Air Namibia Airbus planes hit each…
