The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), the country’s premier Film Trade Association Body, has announced good news for cinema lovers on the occasion of the International Cinema Day. Opeyemi Ajayi, the chairman of the…
Nothing phones: Smartphone startup applauded for doing something…
British smartphone startup Nothing is here to break the chain of sameness in the mobile industry. The company on Tuesday debuted a handset it hopes can shake the market and turn into the next big…
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Visits Somalia’s capital…
On August 3, 2023, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud welcomed Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for official diplomatic talks. The senior officials held their meeting because Ethiopia and Somalia made peace after their major conflict…
Rain Halts Australia vs South Africa Champions Trophy…
The cricket match between South Africa and Australia at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will start later due to wet weather conditions. A steady rain continued to fall so officials kept tarpaulins over the playing field and…
Kenya tourism sector up for record profits this…
Tourism Minister Rebecca Miano recently highlighted that Kenya tourism sector earnings are expected to jump to 650 billion shillings ($5 billion) this year - compared to the 452.2 billion shillings recorded last year. Miano noted…
M23 Rebels Claim Capture of Congo’s Goma Amid…
Rwanda supported M23 rebels claimed to have taken control of the regional capital early Monday as fierce battle raged in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. They made their announcement just minutes before the…
UAE President receives phone call from President of…
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…
Zambia’s President Dismisses Constitutional Court Judges, Sparking Political…
In a decision that has escalated political friction in Zambia, President Hakainde Hichilema fired three Constitutional Court judges over what has been described as corrupt practices. The said judges include Justice Annie Sitali, Justice Mungeni…
UAE, Russian Presidents discuss strategic partnership, regional, international…
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, and His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance them within the framework of the…
UN General Assembly Adopts “Pact for the Future”…
The United Nations General Assembly has given the green light to a landmark "Pact for the Future," a 42-page roadmap which bids to marshal the increasingly divided world against some of the most daunting challenges…
UN Notes Total Disregard for International Law by…
Nada Al-Nashif, the U.N. Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, issued a sobering warning about the continuing violence in Sudan during the 57th session of the Human Rights Council gathered in Geneva. She underlined the…
Apple iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro launch: Event…
A special ‘glowtime’ event will be held by Apple on 9 September, where the tech giant is expected to showcase its new iPhone 16 series, Apple Watch Series 10 and software updates. Read the schedule,…
More than 50 killed in Nigeria’s deadly fuel…
A tragic incident involving the explosion of a petrol tanker in Niger State, Nigeria has claimed the lives of over 50 and cattle in a head-on accident. Victims were given a mass funeral. On Sunday,…
Namibia’s controversial Cull: Reacting to Drought and Food…
Controversial Namibia Cull: Drought Food Security Response Namibia, known for its abundance of wildlife, is experiencing one of the worst droughts of the century, which has led to a drastic measure being put forward: the…
Mpox vaccines: Sources and challenges of distribution all…
The monkey pox virus (MPXV), which causes the disease, is related to the smallpox virus. In Africa, the last smallpox vaccinations were administered around 1980. As a result, a younger, unvaccinated population is now likely…
Mpox Virus Resurgence in the DRC Calls Attention…
Once known as monkeypox, the Mpox virus is resurging throughout several areas and the epicenter of this concerning epidemic is the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Particularly given that more than 70% of the cases…
South Africa Announces Vaccination Roll Out Amidst Massive…
The African population runs the risk for getting wiped out by June, if the continent doesn’t do something about getting it vaccinated sooner. There have been mixed views over consuming the various brands of COVID19…
Tanzania: More than 45 people have been killed…
Tanzanian police announced Tuesday that 45 people had been killed during clashes in Dar es Salaam on March 21st in mourning for the late President John Magufuli. President Magufuli, who died last week, was being…
Samia Suluhu has been sworn in as President…
Tanzania's first female president Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in after former President Magafuli died. Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in on Friday as the country's first female president, two days after the…
