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 […]
The UAE’s Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed AlNahyan was in Addis Ababa for the World Without Hunger Conference in replacement of theUAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The trip is a majormilestone in enhancing bilateral relations between the UAE and Ethiopia as the […]
Gilbert Machokoto, a former teacher, said that setting up a business in the late 1980s, shortlyafter Zimbabwe’s independence, was ‘like hunting with your bare hands’. It took a lot ofperseverance before he managed, at the age of 35, to set up a transport business with a smalltruck, taking goods from farms to market. This was […]
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 Democratic Party (BDP) was ousted from power in theelections, a 54-year-old human rights attorney Duma Boko was sworn in during […]
A lightning strike at a refugee camp in Uganda kills 14 people including children with 34 othershospitalized. The incident happened during an evening prayer session in Palabek settlementcamp, which mainly accommodates the South Sudanese refugees. According to policespokesman Kituuma Rusoke, the victims were gathered in a makeshift metallic structure whenlightning struck around 5:30 PM local […]
From TV hopeful to red carpet royalty, Kuhle Adams’ journey is a remarkable story of talentand perseverance. Beginning as an aspiring presenter, she demonstrated charisma anddedication, quickly attracting the attention of audiences and industry professionals alike.The breakthrough came when she landed a presenting role on a popular show, where hernatural ability to engage with guests […]
A new dawn in African football dawns as Jackline Juma is set to become the firstwoman to coach a men’s team as FC Talanta prepare for the new Kenyan PremierLeague season. The 38-year old mom of two who currently possesses the CAF Alicense has over two decades’ experience of coaching. As much as Juma was […]
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 […]
Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber, representing a different political party than President Cyril Ramaphosa, announced on Sunday a deal to grant visa-free access to Ukrainian diplomats, labeling Ukraine as a “valued ally.” However, the Presidency quickly clarified that Schreiber acted prematurely, as the announcement had not received Ramaphosa’s official approval. The African National Congress (ANC), […]
Africa’s infrastructure landscape is changing, with many nations making great progress in development. Based on 2024 IIAG, Africa’s infrastructure is rapidly improving though the continent is currently facing an annual funding deficit of up to $100 billion. According to the African Development Bank (AfDB), Africa requires between $130 and $170 billion per year for infrastructure […]
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, […]
French President Emmanuel Macron landed in Morocco on Monday for his three day state visit as the guest of Morocco’s King Mohammed VI; a visit that will signal a new era in the bilateral political relationship of the two countries. The visit comes after Paris reversed its position on the status of Western Sahara in […]
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 […]
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 in the Pacific island nation of Samoa, amid growing calls from some former British colonies for restorative justice for the […]
Many African countries have been able to retain the value of their currencies in the face of multiple economic challenges including inflation, political changes, and the dynamics of foreign markets. Strong currencies reflect fiscal policy, historical background, economic stability, and—often in many cases—strict regulatory systems. Examining the elements allowing the top 10 strongest currencies in […]
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 […]