Egypt’s naval forces rescued five people on Tuesday and recovered four bodies, a day after a tourist yacht carrying 44 passengers sank in the Red Sea coastal town of Marsa Alam, officials said, after battling difficult weather conditions. The survivors now number 33, while seven people are still missing. Sea Story, a cruise ship used […]
Arsenal put a strong message in the UEFA Champions League match when it thrashed Sporting Lisbon 5-1 thus ending all criticism about the club’s ability to compete on the European football’s premier stage. Despite not being 100% fit, Arsenal’s captain Martin Odegaard was in inspired form as the Gunners put up their best away display […]
The cabinet of the Federal Government of Somalia convened a special meeting this evening,chaired by Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre, to address crucial issues concerning theregional state of Jubbaland. The meeting resulted in a landmark resolution on the legality ofthe recent electoral processes in the region.The Cabinet’s deliberations were guided by the country’s interim constitution, […]
Lamar Jackson, the quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens captivated NFL fans once morewith an incredible show of speed and agility. Jackson displayed his signature move which isa quick stop that left opponents gasping for air against the Los Angeles Chargers on MondayNight Football. Since high school Jackson has consistently used this same move which is […]
A recently uncovered scam from Nigeria’s Anambra state has some women falling preyto “cryptic pregnancy” con. BBC investigation has revealed that there are artist whoimpersonates doctors and offer women a chance to conceive a child through treatmentsthat cost hundreds of dollars. Taking cultural aspects into consideration, Nigerianwomen especially the young ones are under tremendous pressure […]
The University of Nairobi’s Silicon Savannah Innovation Park was launched at State House inNairobi by President William Ruto. The aim of this initiative is to encourage innovation andtechnological development in Kenya, by positioning the university as a key player in thecountry’s growing technological ecosystem.Silicon Savannah Innovation Park is designed to support start-ups, researchers andentrepreneurs by […]
The Newcastle vs West Ham match is taking place today in Newcastle, England at St James’Park stadium. The match will Kick-off by 20:00 GMT / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT. Referee for thismatch will be Craig Pawson. In the last 5 matches Newcastle won 2 times and West Ham hasZero wins as the remaining three […]
The leader of Tanzania’s main opposition party, Chadema, Freeman Mbowe, has been released on bail after being arrested on Friday, just days before the local elections scheduled for 27 November. On Saturday, Chadema announced its release via the social media platform X, stating: ‘President Freeman Mbowe (…) and other leaders detained at Vwawa police station […]
This week, four aid convoys carrying various forms of humanitarian supplies from the United Arab Emirates crossed the Rafah Border Crossing into the Gaza Strip. It is increasing the total number of convoys dispatched to 130 so far from the United Arab Emirates. The four aid convoys consisted of 41 lorries carrying more than 514 […]
Hundreds of demonstrators took to Newcastle’s harbour in canoes and kayaks for a climate protest which resulted in several arrests. The protest which was organised by the advocacy group Rising Tide was promoted as a “blockade” of the biggest coal port in the world. Several people were arrested Saturday afternoon but the majority were freed […]
Africa is a continent that is well-known for its impressive variety of species and animals’specific looks. Cradling deserts and forests, it shelters diverse animals that are uniqueto the seven continents of the world. Many of them are narrowly endemic andthreatened, which brings out the biological diversity and evolutionary uniqueness of theregion. From avian to mammalian […]
Senegal’s ruling Pastef party has won a resounding victory in the legislative elections, taking130 of the 165 seats in parliament, according to provisional results.This victory gives the newly elected president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a clear mandate tocarry out the ambitious reforms promised during the campaign. These include fightingcorruption, reorganising the fishing industry and maximising the […]
The government of Kenya announced that it is looking into the suspected kidnapping ofKizza Besigye, a well-known opposition politician from Uganda.He disappeared after a book launch in Nairobi and was found in the Ugandan military court afew days later. He was accused of offences including unlawful handgun possession when hereturned to a military court in […]
A team of 80 security agents tasked with protecting the electricity grid was ambushed onMonday in Shiroro, Niger State, by around 200 Boko Haram fighters during a patrol mission,Babawale Afolabi, spokesman for the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, said lateon Tuesday. At least 50 insurgents were killed, Mr Afolabi added.Among armed groups known for […]
Cryptocurrency becomes the new thing in Africa. People shift for stable alternatives aftertheir unstable local currencies. Many people believe Donald Trump’s return to the WhiteHouse in the midst of all these changes in global politics and therefore his policies mayboost the cryptocurrency industry.He pretends to be a “crypto president” promising policies that would benefit the […]
UAE has also distributed 30,000 food baskets to Sudanese refugees in Kiryandongo refugeecamp Uganda to benefit nearly 100,000 affected people.Aid is the second phase in the humanitarian campaign undertaken by the UAE in April toprovide continuous support and help to refugees affected by the on-going conflicts in Sudan.There was direct involvement of the UAE Ambassador […]
The trade volume between Türkiye and 54 African countries has grown sevenfold, reaching $37 billion from 2003 to 2023, Yılmaz said after a meeting with Lesotho’s Prime Minister Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane in Ankara. Highlighting Turkish investments in Africa, Yılmaz said investors from his country have contributed approximately $10 billion to the continent. He also emphasized […]
The final round of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches was held this week with Tanzania, Botswana and Mozambique claiming their spots in the AFCON. The last set of matches threw in some surprise elements; the four-time winner, Ghana, failed to qualify for the tournament for the first time since 2004. The tournament […]
‘Masterpieces’ Lucas Moripe passed away at his Atteridgeville home on Tuesday at his senior year of 71. His style of play was associated with charisma, skill and the golden era of South African football’s defenders and goalkeepers feared him. Moripe, who gained reputation during the 1970s golden age of South African football is widely considered […]
