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,…
Fuel prices to hit highest in Kenya’s history…
Fuel prices may hit the highest level in Kenya’s history unless the State subsidises the rising crude oil costs. Kenya has been reeling from rapidly rising fuel prices, accelerated by the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Oil marketers…
African Nations Works Together To Free Mozambique Off…
The joint regional force in Mozambique has been decided to be expanded; but South Africa’s military chief Rudzani Maphwanya has warned of escalations. He feels there is an urgent need to deal with the terrorists…
At least 45 people died in floods and…
Authorities announced on Tuesday that at least 45 people died in floods and mudslides across South Africa's port city of Durban (capital of KwaZulu-Natal State) as a result of recent heavy rains. According to reports,…
A boat capsized on the Shagari River, drowning…
On Tuesday evening, a boat capsized in northwestern Nigeria as it attempted to cross a river to get firewood, killing at least 28 people. After rescue personnel and volunteers retrieved their bodies from the River…
Former President Farmajo is considered to have a…
Former President Farmajo, who is involved in a coup attempt, considers it essential to have a working relationship with James Swan, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission…
Nigeria’s decision of closed trials for terrorism suspects…
Nigeria has decided that all suspects and those charged with terrorism will be tried behind the doors, prompting criticism by human rights advocates. A new court practice has been under implementation in the West African…
Nigerian gang raids kill and kidnap dozens in…
A series of raids in Plateau State, central Nigeria, resulted in the deaths of dozens of people and the abduction of many more. People on motorcycles with guns attacked at least four small communities near…
Russia blocks the UN Security Council request to…
Russia has blocked a UN Security Council request for independent inquiries into the alleged Moura massacre in Mali. France made the request in a statement that was submitted to the Security Council for approval on…
Gambians vote in legislative elections to strengthen democracy
Gambian citizens are voting for legislators in parliamentary elections that are expected to enhance President Adama Barrow's grip on power following his re-election last year. On Saturday, voters in the West African state will renew…
Alleged Extremist group murders a Zimbabwean, South African…
Situation in South Africa has turned violent in recent days as the threat extremist or vigilante groups poses in the country. Things escalated towards the safety of people as well as human rights after South…
Burkina Faso’s Ex-President Handed Life Sentence In Killing…
Burkina Faso’s former president Blaise Compaore was sentenced to life imprisonment by a Burkinabe court on Wednesday. He was found guilty of the murder of his predecessor, Thomas Sankara, in a coup. The trial in…
Kenya plans to recover with a budget of…
Kenya's finance ministry announced the government's budget for the fiscal year 2022/23 on Thursday, with the goal of recovering the economy. The budget is still awaiting approval by Parliament. An estimated $28 billion budget from…
Spain PM visits Morocco to ease rising tension…
Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sanchez is on a two day visit to Morocco and will meet King Mohammed VI of Morocco on Thursday. The visit to Rabat is said to be an attempt by…
Organizations say West Africa is facing its worst…
Eleven major international groups have issued a warning: West Africa is experiencing its greatest food crisis in a decade. 27 million people are starving, with 11 million more at risk if nothing is done by…
Terrorist Group Plotting To Kill Top Leaders, Says…
The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) of Somalia said that the al Shabaab group linked to al Qaeda plans to target Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed and Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble. Somalia’s spy…
Mali’s military and suspected Russian militants killed “300”…
Malian troops and suspected Russian mercenaries killed over 300 people in a town in the country's central area, according to new reports. Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in a statement released on Tuesday that individuals…
South Sudan government and rival resume talks towards…
President of South Sudan, Salva Kiir, and his deputy have shaken hands, signing an agreement on Sunday in an attempt to ease political conflict in the country and re-commit to peace deal in the East…
Congolese refugees are reluctant to return to their…
Uganda -Thousands of Congolese have fled to neighboring Uganda after fighting erupted between the national army and M23 rebels in eastern DRC earlier this week. Kinshasa is now requesting that they return to their communities,…
