In Africa, gender pay equality is becoming a force with governments, activists and organisations demanding to bridge the perennial gap between men and women in terms of wages. Although women contribute to national economies to a great extent, especially in such areas as the health care industry, education, and agriculture, unequal pay is still observed. […]
Top 8 Gen Z Filipina Actresses 2025: Here are the new stars taking the lead in Philippine showbiz with their talent, charm, and hefty social influence. The Filipino entertainment landscape shifts as Gen Z actresses “take the reins”. These young women transition into the show business world with its own charm, energy, and digital appeal, […]
With the ten political parties that make up a Government of National Unity (GNU), South Africa has started a new chapter in a major political development. With its loss of a parliamentary majority in the most recent elections, this coalition indicates a break from the conventional dominance of the African National Congress (ANC). Leading the […]
Particularly with the Fourth Republic’s arrival in 1999, Nigeria’s political scene has seen notable change. The dynamic political climate and the regulatory system controlling party registration have reflected the considerable fluctuations in the number of political parties. Three main political parties—the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), the All People’s Party (APP), and the Alliance for Democracy […]
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has donated US$8 million to the World Health Organisation (WHO) in a major cooperation meant to solve the humanitarian crisis in Sudan. Signed at the WHO headquarters in Geneva, this agreement will finance important health projects in Sudan in an effort to improve the terrible situation its people live in. […]
Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) 2024 results will not be released by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (Jamb). Registrar of the Jamb, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, gave the information at a conference in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, on Monday. Scheduled to begin on Friday 19 April and end on Monday 29 April 2024, the exam will […]
Wednesday, the International Criminal Court (ICC) found an al-Qaida-linked extremist leader of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Mali guilty. Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz Ag Mahmoud, the extreme, was especially found guilty for mistreating detainees while acting as the de facto head of the Islamic police in the ancient desert city of Timbuktu. […]
Indeed, Leonard Mambo Mbotela is still alive and has great resonance inside the Kenyan media scene. Mbotela, who was born in 1940 in Freretown, Mombasa, has spent more than five decades in journalism, rising to be a household name and legendary person in the business. Early 1960s saw his remarkable career start when he joined […]
The ministry of foreign affairs of the United Arab Emirates revealed that the country has successfully helped Russia and Ukraine exchange 180 war captives. This is the fifth time the UAE has mediated an exchange this year using its strong diplomatic relationships with other countries t o act as a trusted mediator. The ministry also […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared an indefinite statewide strike that will begin on Monday, June 3, 2024, in protest to the Federal Government’s refusal to increase the suggested minimum pay above N60,000. The labor unions submitted a new proposal of N494,000 because they considered the government’s final offer of N60,000—which had increased from […]
Following the vote on a controversial finance measure, violence broke out all over Kenya causing notable casualties and property damage. While President William Ruto visited the country pledging to make use of all available resources to prevent future events of this like, Defense Minister Aden Duale sent the military into action due to the chaos. […]
On Monday, hundreds of Kenyan police officers embarked on a global mission to combat strong gangs that have escalated fatal violence this year in Haiti. Not without controversy, the deployment represents Kenya’s major contribution to world peace and security. President William Ruto emphasized the importance of their task to the officials, saying, “Your performance in […]
Strategically Changing West Africa Arriving in Botswana on Monday, General CQ Brown, the Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, found himself in a key point for U.S. military strategy in Africa. Military juntas in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger that have toppled democratic governments are causing a change in the area as they review their connections […]
Nine million registered voters are part of Rwanda’s first simultaneous presidential and legislative elections, thus launching the campaign for its July 15 presidential contest. Frank Habineza, chairman of the Democratic Green Party, and independent candidate Philippe Mpayimana will challenge Paul Kagame, who has been Rwanda’s president since being chosen by Parliament in 2000 and re-elected […]
British ambassador Thomas Bowdich was one of the first Europeans to explore Africa’s Gold Coast. In 1817, Bowdich was shocked to see a gold-jeweled chieftain in Kumasi, Ghana. He stated, “One wrist is so heavily laden with gold that it is supported on the head of a small boy.” Seeing Mr. Bowdich’s gold finery will […]
In an exclusive interview with France 24, Rwandan President Paul Kagame declared, “They are ready to fight and are not afraid of anything,” indicating Rwanda’s readiness to go to war with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) if necessary. This responds to claims from Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi, who said Rwanda is planning a […]
To boost vaccination rates in Africa, world leaders, health groups, and pharmaceutical firms have committed $1.2 billion. Announcement of this important dedication came from the Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation hosted in Paris on Thursday. Particularly in Africa, which still suffers many health issues, the COVID-19 epidemic exposed extreme worldwide differences in vaccination […]
Nine persons were killed and forty-six were injured when a terrible fire started a sequence of explosions at a military ammunition storage in N’Djamena, Chad’s capital. Late Tuesday in the Goudji area, the occurrence set off widespread alarm among the startled locals from their slumber by the booms. Government spokesman Abderaman Koulamallah verified the losses […]
Of its $100 million pledge announced at the Paris International Humanitarian Conference for Sudan and Neighbouring Countries in April 2024, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has set aside $70 million. This major contribution emphasizes UAE’s will to solve the humanitarian situation in Sudan. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), the […]
More than 200 protestors have been arrested in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, as rallies over expected tax increases in a forthcoming finance package headed for parliament continue. Civil society groups have promised to keep on with the demonstrations, including a scheduled sit-down outside the parliament buildings, despite the arrests. Adamson Bungei, the Nairobi Police Commander, announced […]