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 Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), said in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos that cinema lovers would enjoy discounted […]
The 27-year-old’s star continues to rise, from his performances for the Super Eagles at the 2023 African Cup of Nations (Afcon) to his pivotal role in helpingAtalanta win their first European trophy. As a result of Lookman’s progress, he has been included among the 30 nominees for this year’s Ballon d’Or. The name of the […]
Human-caused climate change has greatly amplified the seasonal rain in the Niger and Lake Chad basins this year and caused catastrophic floods in several African countries, a study by the World Weather Attribution (WWA) has revealed. The floods killed more than 2,000 people and displaced millions of people across Chad, Cameroon, Niger, Nigeria, and Sudan, […]
After several weeks’ absence and alarming rumours about his health, Cameroon’s President Paul Biya arrived at Yaoundé international airport on Monday 21 October, according to images broadcast by state television station CRTV. After the presidential plane landed, the 91-year-old head of state was filmed greeting dignitaries at the foot of the jetway, with his wife […]
South Africa’s government said on Friday that it had asked Taiwan to relocate its de facto embassy out of the capital Pretoria, while Taiwan accused it of bowing to pressure from China. South Africa rejected this characterization and said the move was standard diplomatic practice, given that it severed political and diplomatic ties with Taiwan […]
The Belgian capital of Brussels hosted the first EU-GCC Summit on October 16 under the theme “Strategic Partnership for Peace and Prosperity“. European Council President Charles Michel and Emir of Qatar HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad co-chaired the event. The inaugural Summit proved to be an opportunity to develop closer partnerships. During the opening session, […]
The candidate from Mozambique’s ruling party was significantly ahead in the initial results of all 11 provinces in the presidential election on Wednesday, while his primary opponent expressed his refusal to accept the results, claiming they were fraudulent. The election monitors have expressed concerns about the election’s integrity, claiming it did not align with international […]
The governing boards of FIFPro and the European leagues, the organisation representing clubs from more than 30 European countries, decided to take legal action in July, so the decision did not come as a complete surprise to world football’s governing body. Speaking at a press conference in the Belgian capital, the heads of the French, […]
A bus transporting university students smashed and overturned on a highway in northeastern Egypt, resulting in at least 12 deaths and 33 injuries. The Ain Sokhna Highway is where the tragedy happened, according to the Egyptian Ministry of Health’s announcement on Monday. Galala University students from Suez were on board. The driver has been arrested […]
Portable ultrasound devices are making a difference to maternal health care in remote Kenyan villages, enabling pregnancy-related complications to be identified earlier. This critical technology is improving the health of mothers and babies, offering new hope to marginalised communities. 37-year-old Namunyak Tajiri, a mother of nine from a remote village in Namanga, has difficulty accessing […]
Following the passing of Tito Mboweni, the former finance minister and South African Reserve Bank governor, many continue to share their condolences. A tweet from 2018 has resurfaced, revealing Mboweni’s expressed wishes for when he could no longer breathe. Mboweni, aged 65, passed away on Saturday night after a brief illness. In the tweet, Mboweni […]
It is official. The capital of the UAE has become the ‘Capital of Capital’ quite literally. Abu Dhabi is managing a staggering $1.7 trillion in assets through its Sovereign Wealth Funds as of October 2024. The Emirate is much ahead of its global competitors such as Oslo and Riyadh. But the more important part is […]
Recently, His Excellency Dr Salem Al Naqbi, UAE Ambassador to Nairobi and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, met with Kenya’s Minister of Environment and Forestry, His Excellency Aden Parry Duale. This meeting marks an important step in strengthening environmental co-operation between the UAE and Kenya. […]
In an interview conducted in Sudan, Sheldon Yett, the UNICEF Representative in the nation, expressed that, “Kids, didn’t start this war. They are not the ones who are really fighting this war, and they’re not responsible for this war. But they are the victims.” He added, “It’s one thing for somebody to say something at […]
Founded in 2015, the initiative has celebrated African entertainment and achievement around the world, with the aim of uniting Africans, including those in the Caribbean, while promoting an empowered Africa that drives social change. More than 50 categories, including music, film, sport and fashion, will be honoured at this year’s ceremony. Nominations began to be […]
Mozambique is currently voting for a new president on Wednesday in an election and it’s expected to extend the party’s rule as it completes 49 years in power since the southern African nation gained independence from Portugal in 1975. Daniel Chapo is the candidate for the ruling Frelimo seeking the need to succeed President Filipe […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]