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, […]
A group called Progressive Forces in South Africa has launched a petition against MissUniverse Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina, with the aim of disqualifying her from the upcomingMiss Universe international pageant.Chidimma and her Mozambique-born mother face potential criminal charges related toalleged identity theft, prompting the group to question her legitimacy as a contestant.On South Africa’s Department of […]
Mauritius on Saturday overruled its decision to prohibit social media until the election onNovember 10th which was caused by a wiretapping scandal.The block on social media has been in place for 24 hours by preventing people on the IndianOcean island from accessing Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X.It was supposed to last until November 11 which […]
Last Friday Kithure Kindiki was again inaugurated as Kenya’s new deputy president followinglegal challenges by his predecessor.The man who Kindiki replaced as Deputy President was massively voted out by animpeachment motion in parliament due to accusations of corruption and promoting ethnichatred. A judge then withdrew the orders blocking Kindiki’s Deputy President inauguration on24th October. On […]
Zambia has been currently dealing with tragic doom at the mining sites due to the unauthorised mining company. Here are the lists of those horrendous incidents that took place in Zambia this year. The consecutive disaster signifies the inability of the authorities to strengthen their regulations against the unauthorised mining to protect the lives of […]
At least 10 people were fatally shot by police and dozens of others were injured when authorities cracked down on unrest following Mozambique’s presidential election, two medical groups said, as the country braced Thursday for more protests against a vote criticized as fraudulent by opposition parties and questioned by international observers. Daniel Chapo of the […]
UAE sends fifth aid ship to Gaza Strip as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, The ship is carrying 5,112 tonnes of humanitarian aid to support the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3. The cargo includes food, shelter, medical supplies and five ambulances. The aid was coordinated with […]
The President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, received a telephone call from Azali Assoumani, President of the Union of the Comoros, on Monday. The two leaders discussed areas of cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and the Comoros and explored ways of strengthening ties in various sectors, […]
In a twist of events in Kenya’s political circles, the deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has sought to block his impeachment process. Through a petition filed with the Court of Appeal on Monday, October 28th, Gachagua is seeking to stay further proceedings at the High Court claiming that recent decisions are fundamentally flawed. The decision was […]
According to the report given by The World Bank, around 25 percent of the livelihood of Nigerians are in lack of basic medical amenities and healthcare facilities. They hardly get access to medical supplies, vaccines, and blood products. This resulted in Nigeria to become one of the highest maternal and infant mortality rates around the […]
Fundamental to both world influence and quality of life, infrastructure, inventiveness, and foreign policy are built on economic stability. Looking at in this post the salient characteristics of the top 10 economically stable nations ranked by U.S. News Best Countries, they are celebrated for their wealth and resilience as these nations are assessed in terms […]
The prime minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed, who is attending his first BRIC summit on behalf of a member country, met Russian president Vladimir Putin at a bilateral meeting on Wednesday 23 October. Putin described Ethiopia’s inclusion in the group as an ‘important step’, praising the closeness of the two nations. Relations between the two […]
Human-caused climate change has greatly amplified the seasonal rain in the Niger and Lake Chad basins this year and caused catastrophic floods in several African countries, a study by the World Weather Attribution (WWA) has revealed. The floods killed more than 2,000 people and displaced millions of people across Chad, Cameroon, Niger, Nigeria, and Sudan, […]
In a decision that has escalated political friction in Zambia, President Hakainde Hichilema fired three Constitutional Court judges over what has been described as corrupt practices. The said judges include Justice Annie Sitali, Justice Mungeni Mulenga, and Justice Palan Mulonda; all of them gave key rulings that shaped Hichilema’s political career; the annulment of his […]
Kenyan President William Ruto nominated Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki as his new deputy president on Friday but the court has stopped his appointment until it considers a case next week that questions the impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua. Ruto quickly filled the deputy president role following Gachagua’s impeachment and dismissal from office on Thursday without even […]
South Africa’s government said on Friday that it had asked Taiwan to relocate its de facto embassy out of the capital Pretoria, while Taiwan accused it of bowing to pressure from China. South Africa rejected this characterization and said the move was standard diplomatic practice, given that it severed political and diplomatic ties with Taiwan […]
The UAE continued its humanitarian aid to Lebanon, sending three more planes carrying essential relief aid, including medical and food supplies, ambulances, and shelter equipment. These flights are part of the two-week national relief campaign, “The UAE Stands with Lebanon,” which kicked off on October 8. This initiative is coordinated with important international organizations, including […]
The World Bank’s latest semi-annual MENA Economic Update released on Wednesday, indicates that the GDP of the UAE is projected to grow at 3.3% in 2024, rising to 4.1% in 2025 Update. Entitled “Growth in the Middle East and North Africa’’, the report noted that the UAE is expected to lead with 2024 real GDP […]
The Belgian capital of Brussels hosted the first EU-GCC Summit on October 16 under the theme “Strategic Partnership for Peace and Prosperity“. European Council President Charles Michel and Emir of Qatar HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad co-chaired the event. The inaugural Summit proved to be an opportunity to develop closer partnerships. During the opening session, […]