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 been compared with the former Tunisia’s dictator Zine El Abidine Ben Ali. Amidst all of these, the re-election took place […]
The Union of the Comoros Parliamentary Council received His Excellency Engineer Mustadran Abdo, President of the Federal Parliament of the Union of the Comoros, and the accompanying delegation at the Council’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday to discuss ways of strengthening parliamentary cooperation relations between the two parties. During his reception at the Council’s […]
Around 40 million people live with hearing loss in the African Region, but this figure could rise to 54 million by 2030 if urgent action is not taken to tackle the problem, according to a new report from the World Health Organisation (WHO). The impact of hearing loss on human lives and economies is profound, […]
The fighting between the Sudanese army and rival paramilitary forces in North Darfur, Sudan, has killed at least 13 children and wounded four others, UNICEF said. These children were aged between 6 and 17, the UN agency said in a statement on Sunday. On Friday, the Sudanese army launched air strikes targeting a market in […]
Links between the United Arab Emirates and Nigeria have reached an important milestone with the resumption of daily Emirates Airlines flights between Lagos and Dubai. The development coincided with the recent 64th anniversary of Nigeria’s independence day. It will facilitate travel and business opportunities between the two nations. The announcement by Emirates Airlines also hinted […]
The Commander in Chief of the US armed forces in Africa General Micheal Langley has started to mould the presence of the army in the continent after the withdrawal of the forces from Niger. There is a great deal of uncertainty in the region as counter terrorism operations are in full swing to keep up […]
As part of His Highness’ working visit to Egypt, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi attended a ceremony in honour of the graduates of the Egyptian Military Academy and Colleges. On arrival at the Egyptian Military Academy, His Highness and President El-Sisi were welcomed by […]
Speaking at a Security Council meeting on Thursday, the head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNAMA) pledged that the United Nations would stand by Somalia as the country faces challenges including upcoming elections. His announcement was welcomed by Somalia’s Foreign Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi Ahmed, who said, ‘We look forward to working […]
United Arab Emirates will invest $23 billion over five years in next-generation low-carbon energy, such as hydrogen and ammonia, to capture 5% of the world’s clean hydrogen production by 2030, a senior Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) official told Nikkei. As ADNOC continues to develop oil and natural gas, it will produce hydrogen and […]
After making a memorable appearance at the WellChild Awards in the United Kingdom, Prince Harry landed at his next destination in South Africa on tuesday. Hours after he took off from London he landed at Lesotho and was pictured with Princess Senate Seeiso. It is after a long time that the Duke of Sussex is […]
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 AUSEA nominations, in which Diamond features in the prestigious ‘Artist of the Year’ category. Diamond will face stiff competition in […]
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 a public outcry. A large police presence filled the Accra Magistrates’ Court as the defendants, all handcuffed, appeared. Defendant Barker […]
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 unity of the administration. Rigathi Gachagua has been serving as the Deputy President since 2022. It is expected that he […]
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 2024, through which both governments sought to further nature-based solutions toward stopping climate change while simultaneously empowering local communities, promoting […]
While visiting Haiti last Saturday, Kenyan President William Ruto praised the great progress in the security build-up on the island nation since 382 specially trained Kenyan police officers were deployed. The forces are part of the Multinational Security Support mission authorized by the United Nations Security Council’s Resolution 2699. President Ruto spoke Thursday at the […]
As fighting in Sudan is intensifying, with an increasingly dire hunger crisis, UN agencies and Member States called on Wednesday for urgent action to protect civilians at the UN General Assembly in New York. The present war has caused a catastrophic humanitarian situation, where millions are suffering from acute food insecurity and displacement. Meanwhile, Joyce […]
Lupita Nyong’o has brought African characters – both fictional and real – to life in memorable ways throughout her career, both on screen and on stage. Playing Nakia in Black Panther, Nakku Harriet in Queen of Katwe and The Girl in Eclipsed on Broadway, she has won critical acclaim, a loyal fan base and a […]
This was according to a statement by Security Minister Mahamadou Sana, as he announced on the country’s national television that Burkina Faso’s government had managed to thwart an entrenched plot against the stability of the country. According to him, the plan had been organised by people living in Côte d’Ivoire and other countries, with a […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has called on the United Nations General Assembly for an “immediate and peaceful” resolution of the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The South African leader addressed world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly and emphasized the concrete steps needed by the international community to take immediate measures to alleviate […]
On Tuesday, US President Joe Biden will announce the donation of one million doses of anti-smallpox vaccine and at least 500 million dollars to African countries to help them deal with the epidemic, according to a senior administration official. Biden will make the announcement in New York, where he is attending the United Nations General […]