The space sector of Africa is set to experience the next wave of growth thanks to investments in technologies that have a tangible impact on Earth. As per the recent industry reports, Africa space economy growth currently amounts to around $25 billion and achieves key growth milestones faster than analysts expected. As opposed to conventional […]
July 9, 2026, marks the 15th anniversary of South Sudan’s independence. It is the most important milestone in its history, where it was supposed to reach peace, stability, and economic success. South Sudan independence challenges, However, the world’s newest country still faces numerous problems – political instability, economic hardships, humanitarian emergencies, and unfinished peace reformations. […]
Terrorists are criminals whose actions are not sanctioned by an religious groups and the fight against terrorism must he seen in that light according to Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta. The president on Thursday (May 30) made a historic visit to one of the biggest mosques in the capital Nairobi, joining the faithful in prayers and […]
A lot is being said and celebrated about the African Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA, in the wake of its maturity on Thursday (May 30). The African Union, AU, initiative aims to create a continent-wide market of 1.2 billion people worth $2.5 trillion. Different African countries have made varying levels of commitment. The highest being […]
The offices of Al Jazeera Television in Sudan was ordered shut and the network’s licence withdrawn by the country’s Transitional Military Council (TMC) Friday. According to the director of the Khartoum branch, officers appeared at the outlet, seize their belongings and instructed them that the TMC had revoked the work permits of all members of […]
The lead speaker at the third June 4 revolutionary lecture, Professor John Bright Kobla Aheto, has said for Ghana to achieve good public governance it needs a dynamic and broad-minded leader who is an upright steward and possesses a flawless vision to pioneer the country’s transformation. He described the current political dispensation as a big […]
The Nigerian Army has again accused some Non-Governmental Organisations operating in the North East of breaching security and sabotaging ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the zone. The army spokesman said that preliminary investigations revealed that the Shekau’s faction of Boko Haram had been receiving “humanitarian support of food and drugs supplies from some NGOs operating in […]
A 28-year veteran of migration law whose Rwandan clients have all been denied Australia’s protection says the resettlement of two members of a violent Hutu rebel group shows a “frustrating” double standard. Australia’s deal with the US to take in two former members of the Army for the Liberation of Rwanda, once designated a terrorist […]
An ex-police officer has been charged with killing a pupil and injuring other six of them aged between 6-13 years on 17th May in Nairobi. On the stated date, Mativo who ventured into farming after he retired was trying to get the said vehicle out of parking when he accidentally rammed into a school perimeter […]
Ramaphosa announced an inclusive cabinet that he said made history as the first with 50% female appointees. The president also said age had been considered to enable the government that reflects the youthful nature of South Africa’s populace. Ramaphosa retained Tito Mboweni as finance minister and David Mabuza as deputy president. South Africa’s president Cyril […]
Tanzanians have paid tributes to business mogul who died in Dubai where he was receiving treatment, describing his passing as a loss to the country. President John Magufuli also expressed his shock saying “I will remember him for his immense contribution to the development of our country and for the words he wrote in his […]
A United Nation Population Fund report has said that the country’s population grew by about 5 million people from 2018. Nigeria has the world’s third lowest life expectancy rate at 55 years and the total fertility rate among women has dropped from 6.4 in 1969 to 5.3 in 2019, with women giving birth to at least five […]
Tanzanians have paid tributes to business mogul who died in Dubai where he was receiving treatment, describing his passing as a loss to the country. President John Magufuli also expressed his shock saying “I will remember him for his immense contribution to the development of our country and for the words he wrote in his […]
Reports of people from DR Congo being prevented from crossing the border into Uganda and choosing to enter the country illegally without being screened for Ebola have raised concerns that the disease may spread. This comes after humanitarian organisation Oxfam said the ongoing violence in the area makes reaching people with aid from within DRC […]
The elephant summit scheduled for May 7 will assist authorities to refine the decision on the hunting ban, the government has said. Angola, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe, which also have the largest number of elephants in the region, have thrown their weight behind Botswana’s management of elephants, which includes lifting the hunting ban and castration […]
The presidency has blasted online media critics and opposition politicians, who have insinuated that President Muhammadu Buhari might extend his 10-day private visit to London. Buhari’s visit stirred a debate across the nation, leading to speculation that he traveled to see his doctors as he has done in the past. TAGS: GovernanceNigeriaWest Africa
