Thousands of North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), civilians are fleeing their residences after multiple horrifying attacks committed by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). The United Nations has characterised the massacre as being “truly horrific”. With the level of violence escalating, it evidences a deteriorating humanitarian and security situation in one of Africa’s most […]
South Africans needing smart ID cards have extra breathing room this January. The Department of Home Affairs has extended office issuing hours, and the move runs through Jan 16. The update covers Smart ID and passport work at participating offices, with longer afternoon service meant to ease queues after the holiday rush. It is a […]
Friday in Baku, the Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Amb. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, and the Azerbaijani Foreign Minister, Jeyhun Bayramov, spoke on ways to strengthen the bilateral ties between their respective nations. The two ministers met in a private context during the official visit, then had a more large meeting including officials […]
On Friday, 95 Libyan nationals were seized by South African police from a suspected covert military training facility. Authorities are now looking at other areas of the nation for possible unlawful bases. Found on a farm in White River, Mpumalanga province, the camp lies about 360 kilometers (220 miles) northeast of Johannesburg. Police said the […]
Over a pre-election speech given by President Cyril Ramaphosa in May, South Africa’s Democratic Alliance (DA) sued the party it co-governs with, African National Congress (ANC). This action points early conflict between the new coalition partners. Although the DA filed court documents to the Electoral Court in May prior to the coalition’s founding, they chose […]
Nana Addo Resident President Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced his first cabinet reshuffle since taking office in January 2017. New Ministerial Appointments and Deputy Ministers The 24 ministers and deputy ministers nominated by by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo approved by Parliament includes eight sector ministers, two regional ministers and 14 deputy ministers. The confirmation took […]
At least 42 demonstrators showed up in court in Uganda on Tuesday under charges related to a young-led protest earlier in the day in the capital, Kampala. Authorities banned the demonstration, which sought to expose claimed political corruption and violations of human rights among legislators. Charged with charges including being “idle and disorderly” and a […]
On Tuesday, general Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, head of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), made public on social media that he intends to visit Switzerland next month for ceasefire negotiations. The United States and Saudi Arabia have scheduled these meetings in an attempt to stop fifteen months of fierce conflict between the RSF and the Sudanese […]
Tuesday’s hunt for survivors of a catastrophic mudslide in southern Ethiopia carried on; the fatality count had stood at least 229. Driven by strong rain, the calamity hit the isolated Kencho Shacha Gozdi area. From an initial tally of 55, local officials said that the notable rise in deaths included many people who tried to […]
Every general election Namibia has seen legal challenges from opposition parties since it became a democracy in 1990 after a protracted fight for freedom from apartheid-era South Africa. November 27’s forthcoming presidential and parliamentary elections are expected to follow the same trend. Though its political scene resembles many despotic governments in the area, Namibia is […]
In a remote area of southern Ethiopia suffering significant rains, at least 157 people have been killed in mudslides. Local authorities said that among the deceased were numerous people trying to save survivors of a previous mudslide. The Kencho Shacha Gozdi area suffered the mudslides. Local administrator Dagmawan Ayele said among those who died were […]
In an attempt to settle issues between Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote’s oil refinery and the regulatory body, Nigerian legislators started a probe on the allegedly imported contaminated fuel into the country on Monday. Ikenga Ugochinyere, the chairman, disclosed that the parliamentary committee looking into claims of the “unregulated issuing of licenses and the presumed […]
Monday, soldiers and police locked off the offices of Uganda’s largest opposition party under what a police spokesman described as a precautionary action ahead of anti-government demonstrations scheduled for Tuesday notwithstanding a ban. Popularly known as Bobi Wine, National Unity Platform (NUP) party chief Robert Kyagulanyi claimed in posts on social media platform X that […]
On Sunday, the African Union met in Ghana to decide on a united posture before interacting with the G20 and the United Nations and to handle urgent problems regarding African integration. The conference sought to improve group decision-making, hasten economic integration, and solve problems with regional stability. Mohamed Cheikh Ghazouani, President of Mauritania and present […]
Okomfu Anokye was a founding father of the Ashanti Empire of West Africa, the modern Ashanti Empire in the Republic of Ghana. Influential political and religious leader, he is believed to have performed miracles. The story of Okomfo Anokye, including his supernatural powers, his political power, and a legend about his wife, is recounted in […]
Retaining six former ministers in the vital areas of defense and interior, Kenyan President William Ruto declared on Friday the selection of the first eleven members of his Cabinet. This choice comes in line with general demonstrations demanding changes in government and the resignation of the president. Ruto removed all but one minister last week, […]
Currently struggling with a cholera pandemic that has engulfed West Africa is the Nigerian government. Medical professionals are advising citizens to keep good cleanliness when handling food and liquids as officials labor nonstop to stop the spread of this diarrhea ailment. To stop the cholera from spreading, Dr. Adewale Adeleye underlined the need of careful […]
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 […]
Reiterating the UAE’s dedication to supporting projects meant to help to alleviate the continuous crisis in Sudan, United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahaney has made a major diplomatic declaration. According to the Emirati state news outlet WAM, this remark came during a phone discussion on Thursday, July 18, with Abdel Fattah […]