The eign-registered truck was trying to overtake a vehicle when it entered the way of the approaching minibus. There was a head-on collision between the two vehicles, which caused massive damage and a fire. The minibus caught fire and was completely burned. Paul Nyathi, the police spokesperson, announced that the police are currently investigating the […]
The political crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo becomes deeper as the opposition rejects the national dialogue called by the president. The question arises of whether it is possible for the country to achieve a consensus at home as the negotiations about the M23 conflict go on. The opposition coalition known as the Article […]
Sudan is going through one of the toughest electricity crises it has seen in years. Households in Khartoum, Kassala and Port Sudan are sitting in the dark for up to 20 hours some days, and this is happening while the mercury pushes past 44 degrees Celsius. Anyone in South Africa who lived through the worst […]
Kenya is heading for another season of tax anger, and this time the timing is more critical than ever. With the 2027 election drawing near, the government’s push for more tax revenue has reopened wounds that never fully healed. For South African readers, who are no strangers to public outcries over fuel levies and hikes […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo has just made history in African telecoms. Airtel Africa, working with Starlink, has switched on the continent’s first commercial satellite-to-phone service, letting ordinary smartphones send texts and WhatsApp messages without a mobile tower anywhere nearby. For South Africans who deal with load shedding and patchy rural signal on a regular […]
Kenyans police fired tear gas at protesting traders against new import taxes on Friday as numerous firms based in Nairobi’s business district closed down in protest of the new customs duties. This as hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Nairobi demonstrating against new duties that would increase the cost of doing business. With […]
South Africa fought back to beat New Zealand 33-26 in Cape Town on August 29, drawing the four-match Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series at 1-1. The Springboks played much better in the first half of the game and were leading 24-14 before managing to defend their lead in the second half. The excellent kicking of Cheslin […]
Niamey City in Niger experienced gunshots and explosions on August 29 following an attack by mutinous soldiers who were said to be targeting strategic points such as the city’s main airport and presidential palace. This is yet another critical internal crisis for the military regime headed by Gen. Abdourahamane Tiani, who took control in the […]
Uganda has officially declared itself free from the recent Ebola virus outbreak in the country, but a major outbreak of the deadly disease in nearby DRC is still going on. This raises the question of what the development entails for African travellers. According to the WHO and Africa CDC, Uganda had gone for 42 days […]
Twelve people have lost their lives, and many others are injured in wildfires that took place in northeastern Algeria amid strong winds and dryness as well as the heat of summer. The number of dead people has increased from an earlier reported number of two dead people, as the authorities stated that at least five […]
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is facing another leadership crisis after president Ibrahim Gusau, general secretary Mohammed Sanusi and the NFF executive committee members have announced that they have resigned, thus leaving Nigerian football without any elected leadership. Gusau announced his resignation at a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, where he indicated that his […]
Zambia opposition leaders Brian Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu have been placed under police custody following an investigation into their treason offence amid the disputed presidential election. According to the Zambia Police Service, the two opposition leaders had been arrested, interrogated, and statements of warning and caution have been documented. The police failed […]
Emmanuel Nchimbi, Tanzania’s vice-president, has submitted his resignation letter while serving less than a year in office amid rumors of increasing political rifts with President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Emmanuel Nchimbi, who is 54 years old, said in his resignation letter that he has decided to honor the wishes of the president. The news of Nchimbi […]
Military modifications on a Land Cruiser discovered in Sudan have led to further questions regarding how commercial supply chains lead to war zones and how this relates to Saudi customs clearance details for a Jeddah-based company. The findings from the investigation involved customs-clearance licence number 4401 belonging to Hussein Al-Yami Customs Clearance Establishment in Jeddah. […]
President-Elect of Zambia Hakainde Hichilema is set to take the oath of office on September 1 amid the ongoing unresolved issue of whether a petition against his election was duly filed or not. According to the Zambian government, the seven-day window allowed for challenging the election results under the Constitution has elapsed without receiving a […]
The corruption trial against Ken Ofori-Atta has been delayed until September 29, 2026. The prosecution authorities continue their attempts to bring the former finance minister to the USA court. Mr. Ofori-Atta is being charged with 28 counts of corruption and other corruption-related crimes for the revenue assurance arrangements entered into between Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited […]
Election-related procurement problems have led to the temporary suspension of a KSh 6.5 billion tender by Kenya, creating even more fears as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections. IEBC has vehemently denied any accusations that the tender criteria were rigged in favor of the South Korean firm Miru Systems Ltd. “I want to […]
Ghana has refused an amount of GH¢20 million ($1.8 million) aid from MTN Ghana that was supposed to assist in financing the evacuation of its citizens who were attacked and repatriated from South Africa due to xenophobia. The Ghanaian government has said that it is already well prepared financially to undertake the operation. The Ministry […]
There have been devastating flash floods and mudslides that have occurred on the border of Nepal-Tibet, claiming the lives of at least 160 people, with more than 1,500 missing in Nepal and China’s Tibet. This is the cause of a collapse in a part of the glacier high in the Himalayas, causing a surge of […]
More than 150 suspected terrorists, including commanders, combatants, and associates, have given themselves up to the military in the north-eastern part of Nigeria. This is because of the ongoing pressure exerted on the terrorist groups in the region through operations conducted by the Joint Task Force North-East Operation Hadin Kai. These operations involve intelligence-driven campaigns […]