The Ennahda Movement, whose foundations were laid in Tunisia, a country in North Africa, at the beginning of the 1970s by Rached Ghannouchi and his friends, has continued its existence as an Islamic party for many years. However, the movement gradually shifted its association with terrorism and assassinations. Reportedly, the Ennahda Movement was inspired by […]
The President of the United States, Joe Biden, made an announcement on Wednesday that the United States and African leaders will meet for a summit on December 13, 14, and 15. He used the word “enduring” to express the enduring commitment the United States has made to Africa. In a statement, the president of the […]
The Marburg virus, a fatal disease that is extremely contagious and belongs to the same virus family as the one that causes Ebola, has been confirmed in Ghana’s first two cases. In a hospital in the southern Ashanti region, it is reported that both patients have passed away. Earlier this month, a lab in Senegal […]
Sunday marked the conclusion of the mid-year coordination meeting that was held for the African Union in Lusaka, Zambia. The selection of Rwanda as the location for the headquarters of the African Medicines Agency was one of the highlights of the event. The Executive Council of the African Union met for its 41st Ordinary Session […]
According to Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, there are four crucial areas where India can be a valued partner for African countries: solar energy, infrastructure, military cooperation, and the startup ecosystem. According to Goyal, who spoke at the opening of the 17th CII-Exim Bank conference, trade between India and African countries has been […]
One of the most underutilized resources for promoting economic growth and development in Africa is the “blue economy,” which refers to the sustainable use of ocean and coastal resources to enhance livelihoods and jobs. Nevertheless, freshwater habitats and ocean ecosystems occupy 64% of the continent, and 38 of the 55 African Union member states are […]
Law enforcement officials in South Africa have reported that nine individuals were killed on Saturday night as a result of separate shooting events that occurred in two of the country’s provinces. As a result, police in South Africa are actively searching for those responsible for the shootings. In a nation that already has one of […]
Nigeria’s inflation rate surged to a five-year high in June. The National Bureau of Statistics has disclosed in its Consumer Price Index June 2022 report. The worst inflation rate has raised pressure for more interest rate hikes. Reportedly, the central bank may raise interest rates again next week. Consumer prices rose 18.6 per cent from […]
Algerian international star Riyad Mahrez has signed a new two-year contract extension with Manchester City, which means he will remain at the Club until June 2025. He had just one year left on his previous deal with the current Premier League holders. The Algerian star has become one of the integral figures in Pep Guardiola’s […]
Facebook is introducing ways for users to maintain up to five profiles tied to one account, which is a major shift from the “real name” requirement. Meta Platforms Inc has confirmed this news. Meta’s flagship social network Facebook reportedly said that this change will help people tailor their experience based on interests and relationships. Meta […]
Nollywood actress Bimbo Thomas has penned an emotional tribute to celebrate her child Jayden’s 6th birthday on July 15th 2022. She tears up as she shares a cute photo of her son. Jayden is the only child of the actress. The beautiful actress said that she shared the first message to be the first person […]
Climate finance projects are becoming an increasingly important resource for East African nations as they seek to improve the economic well-being of coastal communities, support biodiversity, and take climate-related action. A high-level political forum on sustainable development is currently taking place at the headquarters of the United Nations in New York City. On the periphery […]
Cameroon and Nigeria are set for the explosive quarter-final clash in the quarter-finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Thursday. This will be the first time the WAFCON is having a quarter-final stage because of the increase in the number of participants to 12 from 8. The quarter-final match will be played […]
George Wajackoyah has become a political sensation by running for the upcoming presidential election in Kenya and promising to turn the country into a major exporter of marijuana, snake venom and hyenas’ testicles. However, people in the East African nation are sceptical about his plans. The upcoming election is scheduled for August 9. The 63-year-old […]
Businesses in Africa’s largest oil producer, Nigeria, are turning to solar enterprises for mini-grids and equipment as diesel prices have risen due to rising global oil prices. However, supply restrictions may hinder their capacity to profit from the trend, with some reporting that they have started to turn away consumers because they cannot satisfy demand. […]
A three-year head starts on its third data center availability zone and a $5.8 million (R100 million) Cloud Spark program to assist more than 1,000 small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are just some of the recent announcements from Huawei South Africa. For tech companies and small businesses alike, Cloud Spark is a hybrid accelerator program. […]
Otto Addo, the head coach of the Black Stars, has shot down the assumption that the new players who have announced they are ready to play for the national team are doing so because of the incoming 2022 FIFA World Cup. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) announced six new players at the beginning of this […]
A boating disaster in Lagos, the commercial center of Nigeria, has resulted in the deaths of fifteen people and the disappearance of a sixteenth. The terrible accident took place in the evening of Friday, July 8th, when the passenger ship sank after becoming stuck in the tide and sinking. According to statements made by Ibrahim […]
According to information provided by her management, South African actress Busisiwe Lurayi, who was best known for her starring role in the Netflix comedy series How to Ruin Christmas, passed away on Sunday in the home she shared with her partner. In the South African Broadcasting Corporation 1 sitcom City Ses’la, Lurayi performed the role […]
The American social media company, Twitter, has hired the United States law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz LLP to sue Tesla owner and billionaire Elon Musk after he terminated his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter. Twitter reportedly wants him to complete the $44 billion acquisition of the social media company as soon as […]