On Friday, November 8th the biggest hospital in Maputo announced that clashes with thepolice on Thursday resulted in the deaths of at least three persons in the capital ofMozambique. It also added that 66 people…
Historic Shift in Botswana as PresidentConcedes to Opposition…
Following elections in which the party that had ruled the diamond-rich nation for almost 60years suffered a historic setback. Botswana's new president took office on Friday in asmooth handover of power.Three days after the Botswana…
Commonwealth nations adopt first ocean declaration
SAMOA: Commonwealth represents a third of the world’s population, and 49 of its 56 countries have a coastline. Commonwealth countries adopted their first ocean declaration on Saturday at their summit held for the first time…
Zimbabwe’s currency loses half of its value!!!
The economic pressure, inflation and devalue of currency in Zimbabwe have its traces from the past. The unparalleled inflation in the history of Zimbabwe took place in the year 2008, where 79.6 billion percent of…
Mozambique Elections 2024: Ruling Party Frelimo Claims Victory…
As has been a tradition, the much-fought Mozambique presidential elections of 2024 saw the ruling party Frelimo clinch 70% of the votes. Election authorities said on Thursday that Frelimo’s candidate Daniel Chapo will be the…
Kais Saïed Sworn in for Second Term as…
After a months-long crackdown and several arrests of his political rivals, Kais Saied was sworn in as Tunisia’s President. Kais Saied is a 66-year-old former law professor who was sworn in for the second term…
Italy Steps Up to Save Migration Deal with…
Italy’s far-right administration on Monday passed a new law aimed at addressing judicial obstacles that might jeopardise a controversial migration agreement with Albania. With this immediate law, the government has narrowed the list of countries…
President Paul Biya Returns to Cameroon After Six-Week…
After several weeks' absence and alarming rumours about his health, Cameroon's President Paul Biya arrived at Yaoundé international airport on Monday 21 October, according to images broadcast by state television station CRTV. After the presidential…
UAE, Russian Presidents discuss strategic partnership, regional, international…
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, and His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance them within the framework of the…
African Space Agency Set for Official Launch at…
According to Space in Africa, the African Union Commission (AUC) will officially launch the African Space Agency (AfSA) at the 2025 NewSpace Africa Conference. Egypt Space City in Cairo, will host the conference. After its…
Football leagues and unions lodge a complaint against…
The governing boards of FIFPro and the European leagues, the organisation representing clubs from more than 30 European countries, decided to take legal action in July, so the decision did not come as a complete…
Farewell to Tito Mboweni: South Africa Mourns the…
Following the passing of Tito Mboweni, the former finance minister and South African Reserve Bank governor, many continue to share their condolences. A tweet from 2018 has resurfaced, revealing Mboweni's expressed wishes for when he…
UAE: Abu Dhabi is officially the richest city…
It is official. The capital of the UAE has become the 'Capital of Capital' quite literally. Abu Dhabi is managing a staggering $1.7 trillion in assets through its Sovereign Wealth Funds as of October 2024.…
Growing Fear and Hunger Worsen Humanitarian Crisis in…
The Boko Haram conflict in northeastern Nigeria has led to worsening hunger and malnutrition among internally displaced people, according to humanitarian workers and locals in the area. Aid groups like the World Food Program are…
Reelection strengthens Kais Saied’s grip on power
Kais Saied, a 66 year old Tunisian politician who is known for his anti-corruption stance during the campaign of the 2019 Presidential election. Later, his tenure has been criticised as a controversial leadership and has…
Diamond Platnumz nominated for artist of the year…
Tanzanian music sensation Diamond Platnumz, best known for her hit ‘Komasava’, is set to take on Nigeria's finest artists at the upcoming African Entertainment Awards USA (AEAUSA) in November. This follows the publication of the…
Controversy over conditions of detention of ‘StopGalamseyNow’ protesters…
Oliver Mawuse Barker Vormawor, the organiser of the ‘StopGalamseyNow’ demonstration, and 11 other demonstrators have been remanded in custody until 8 October. The total number of protesters remanded in custody now stands at 52, prompting…
Kenya’s Deputy President facing an Impending Impeachment Motion
Rigathi Gachagua, 59 year old Kenyan Deputy President has been alleged for promoting ethnic divisions, subverting President William Ruto, his connections to the recent anti-government protests, encouraging discord within the political landscape, and ruining the…
UAE Invests $30 million to Support Ghana’s Biodiversity…
In an effort to combat the climate crisis worldwide, the United Arab Emirates has united with Ghana to commit $30 million to biodiversity projects, reforestation, and agroecology. This joint initiative was announced on 29 September…