Each year, people celebrate Mandela Day in recognition of Nelson Mandela, who became the first democratically elected leader of South Africa, and whose legacy lives on. Mandela Day community service, The theme of the year is “It is still up to us to fight poverty and inequality.” The theme is relevant since many young people […]
The security transition taking place in Somalia is under threat due to the problems related to the funding of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). Somalia security mission funding crisis, The mission depends greatly on international financing, UN logistical assistance, and Western contributions in order to continue functioning. According to security […]
Botswana’s Chief Justice announced on Friday that the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has won the general election after securing 29 national assembly seats, representing 51% of the vote. Botswana voted on Wednesday to elect 57 national assembly and 490 local government representatives, with the candidate of the winning party set to become president. “Although […]
The Jospong Group of Companies, with the help of the Hungarian Government, has secured a Facility for various Developmental projects in Ghana. Together with its Hungarian Partners, Pureco, the Jospong group concluded discussions and signed a €20.2 million Euros contract that will see the construction of the Takoradi and Tamale Waste Water Treatment Plants which […]
Chinese financial institutions have reportedly put on hold the funding of three big infrastructural projects totalling US$1,324 billion after the Zimbabwean government raided funds from an escrow account for the Robert Mugabe International Airport expansion project. According to The Independent, US$10 million was diverted from the account, leaving the Chinese “shocked” with the move and […]
The UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mark Lowcock is scheduled to visit Nigeria on 23 and 24 October 2019. A statement from UN OCHA today said, Mr Lowcock will be representing the UN Secretary-General at the official handover of the UN House ceremony in the capital Abuja, which is held on […]
Russia is showing off its next generation Kalashnikov assault rifles, helicopters and facial recognition systems as Russian President Vladimir Putin hosts dozens of African leaders for a major summit in Sochi. The Wednesday and Thursday event at the Black Sea resort has brought together delegates to discuss everything from nuclear technology to mineral extraction – […]
Along with Benin, Niger, which shares a 1,500-kilometre (900-mile) border with Nigeria, has been badly hit by the closure of Nigeria’s border. A long line of lorries from Niger and elsewhere in West Africa is stranded at Dan Issa. Some are full, some laden with goods. The drivers and their assistants sleep on the ground […]
The Embassy of Israel in Cameroon on Wednesday, October 23 handed over the Homebiogas kit to the Government Bilingual High School, Nkol Eton in Yaounde. The kit, The kit is a cutting edge technology developed and produced by an Israeli company called Homebiogas. This equipment converts organic waste into cooking gas and liquid fertilizer. It […]
The French Minister of Europe and Foreign affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian has expressed his country’s readiness to accompany the Government of Cameroon in its ongoing after Major National Dialogue appeasement efforts. Jean-Yves Le Drian who is on a 48-hour official visit to Cameroon was speaking today at the Unity Palace after an over 60minutes exchange […]
The former Youth Minister, Saviour Kasukuwere reportedly met with Zimbabwean Journalists in South Africa, according to Gorge Charamba’s Encrypted Tweet. Charamba using his Twitter handle JMwanda2 tweeted: Check this out Zimbos: a group of on-line cashvists and cub-editors were in RSA recently where they were regaled by Kasukuwere and political company in readiness for an […]
Protesters in eastern Ethiopia have burnt copies of a new book by prime minister and Nobel Peace Prize winner Abiy Ahmed in a show of solidarity with an opposition media activist. Jawar Mohammed had said the government was removing security from his home in the capital, which officials denied. This triggered protests outside his compound […]
Two civilians are reported to have incurred wounds after Ambazonia fighters attacked the convoy of North West Governor Adolphe Lele Lafrique on his way back from Nkambe and Misaje, Dong Mantung Division of the North West region of Cameroon. According to reports, the Amba attack targeting Governor Adolphe Lele Lafrique’s convoy took place Monday October […]
The Permanent Secretary, State House, Jalal Arabi, says some of the vehicles used for daily operations in the State House were purchased in 1999. A statement by Attah Esa, the Deputy Director (Information), State House, said Mr Arabi disclosed this when he led his management team to the National Assembly for the defence of the […]
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has arrived in Sochi, Russia for first-ever Russia-Africa Economic Forum to be held from 23 to 24 October 2019. The Forum is expected to be attended by several Heads of State, representatives of Russian, African and international businesses and government agencies as well as of international organizations. The Summit will serve as […]
South African Airways (SAA) on Tuesday recalled some of its planes to undertake compliance checks, indicating that it may consequently operate an amended flight schedule. The cash-strapped airline said in a statement that some of the flights will operate later than usual and four flights have been cancelled, but the airline has combined flights and […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said his country will always help Africa with aid to solve some of its humanitarian issues. He said these remarks ahead of the 2019 Russia Africa Summit to be held in Sochi on Wednesday and Thursday. Said the Russian Boss: We continue to take an active part in efforts to […]
The managing director of Kano Zoological Gardens, Saidu Gwadabe said the apparently crazy lion that jumped from its enclosure on Saturday will be tranquilized today. He said in an interview with Daily Nigerian that the zookeepers from National Park Service, Abuja have arrived at the zoo to capture the escaped lion. The Abuja rangers, he […]
The President will this week leave for Sochi Russia where the Russia-Africa Summit will take place, Sunday News reports. The president is expected to meet Great Dyke and Alrosa investors in hopes of striking a deal that will boost the 2 projects significantly, Zimbabwe to Russia Ambassador Mike Sango confirmed the news to the publication […]
Malawi police on Thursday announced the launch of an inquiry into allegations by rights groups that its officers raped and tortured women during demonstrations over presidential election results. The usually peaceful southern African country has been gripped by a wave of protests since President Peter Mutharika secured a second term in May. Riots broke out […]