Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation on December 9th wherein he made both the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) and the Muslim Brotherhood foreign terrorist organizations in Florida. The Governor’s announcement was made via social media (X, previously Twitter) and comes on the heels of increasing scrutiny by the United States toward organizations […]
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. […]
The United States said Friday that it would refuse entry to Zimbabwe’s security minister as it voiced alarm over the government’s crackdown on protests and the opposition. The State Department said it would deny a visa to Owen Ncube, the minister of public security, under a sanctions law that targets “gross violations of human rights.” […]
Six Nigerian schoolgirls and two staff members have been released unhurt three weeks after they were kidnapped from their dormitories in northern Kaduna state, regional authorities said on Saturday. Armed assailants seized the six students, school vice principal and matron in a dawn raid on their mixed boarding school on October 3. “The students and […]
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to remand Abdulrasheed Maina, former Chairman, Pension Reform Task Team, in the Nigerian Correctional Service’s centre pending the determination of the case. Justice Okon Abang, who gave the order adjourned the matter till Oct. 30 for the commencement of trial. […]
The government of France has offered FCFA 30 billion to Cameroon to help fight the Boko Haram islamists in the Far North Region of Cameroon. During his recent visit to Cameroon, French Foreign Minister, Jean Yves Le Drian said the money wil be used to rebuild and provide basic amenities to localities ravaged by Boko […]
Ethiopian activist Jawar Mohammed called for calm on Thursday a day after 16 people were killed during clashes between his supporters and police in the capital and other cities. Addressing hundreds of his supporters at his house in Addis Ababa, Jawar said: “Open the blocked roads, clean the towns of barricades, treat those who have […]
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 […]