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In efforts to prepare Namibia to fully seize opportunities under the much anticipated African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the trade ministry through the Namibia Trade Forum and in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme Namibia yesterday launched an awareness campaign. The stakeholders are undertaking a series of awareness campaigns across the country, to

Government ready for environmental restoration- Museveni The government will soon share strategies for the restoration of the environment and natural resources following a spell of global climate challenges. The announcement was made Wednesday by President Museveni during the closing ceremony of the National Scouts Camp that started on August 12th at the scouts’ home in

Parliament has approved a $70 million (Shs266 billion) loan for the construction of a state of the art facility to house the Uganda Heart institute. A loan request brought by government to borrow $70 million from the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa, Saudi Fund for Development and the Opec Fund for International Development

South Africa can avoid possible greylisting if it were to implement recommendations contained in the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) mutual evaluation report. The FATF commenced its assessment in 2019 and published its final report on 7 October last year. The mutual evaluation report had an adverse rating under technical compliance and effectiveness. It made

African nations have “unlimited” potential to become “breadbaskets” that not only feed the continent but also a hungry world, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, said during a policy address on food security in Accra earlier this month. The Cabinet member with the most broadest African experience and knowledge – she served

United Nations — Thank you, Mr. President. And since this is my first time in the Council since you took over your presidency, if you would allow me, I would like to first thank Brazil for a successful month as President and welcome you in your chair of the presidency and wish you a successful

Abuja, Nigeria — Nigerian authorities say the country’s inflation rate jumped to nearly 20% in July, compared to last year, the highest in nearly two decades. Consumers in Africa’s biggest economy are struggling to keep up with rising prices for basic foods. Nigeria’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said Monday the country’s inflation rate in

Nigeria has levelled fresh claims of fraud against a little-known offshore firm, Process and Industrial Developments (P&ID), which earlier won an $11 billion arbitration award against the country, ramping up the pressure ahead of one of the biggest London trials to take place next year. The federal government would seek to prove to the court

This week’s summit should appoint a special envoy to assert SADC’s position and revive the national dialogue. The Eswatini crisis is descending into violent conflict, with the bombing of state institutions and attacks against security forces on the rise. At the same time, brutal repression of protests and apparent abductions of civil society members continue.

Khartoum — The Sudanese Pound (SDG) has fallen sharply against major international currencies over the last two days. Traders active on Khartoum’s parallel market ascribe the flux to a scarcity of foreign currency – an ongoing issue in Sudan’s ailing economy, that is driving an increasing number of Sudanese into poverty and hunger. On Sunday

El Gezira / Sennar / Katila / Jebal Marra — Sudanese authorities stated that 52 people have died as a result of the torrential rains which have flooded various states throughout Sudan. The torrential downpour, which usually occurs between May and October, has also resulted in 25 injuries as well as the destruction of thousands

Nairobi — President Uhuru Kenyatta on Saturday met a team of AU/ COMESA election observers at State House, Nairobi, who briefed him on their observations about the election process. The team led by former Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma said the electoral process has been relatively transparent and all the observers have issued positive

The federal government has threatened to mete out a stiff sanction to the China Civil Engineering and Construction Company (CCECC) over the firm’s alleged failure to provide 85 per cent counterpart fund for the the rail project in some parts of the country. The Minister of Transportation, Muazu Sambo, decried the slow pace of work

Nairobi — The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced enhanced measures at the Bomas of Kenya during the verification of presidential results in a bid to expedite the process. In the revised rules of procedure, the electoral body’s commissioner Abdi Guliye stated that only chief presidential agents from the four presidential candidates and

Nairobi — Close to 10,000 votes were erroneously awarded to United Democratic Alliance presidential flag bearer William Ruto in Form 34B in the Kiambu Town constituency. Data read by the poll commission indicated that Ruto had garnered 51,050 votes while his closest rival Raila Odinga of the Azimio La Umoja had 14,860 votes, Waihiga Mwaure

Addis Abeba — A conflict hotspot in the Benishangul-Gumuz region, Metekel has seen an escalation of violence since 2020 that has resulted in mass displacements, indiscriminate killings, and property damage. The first attack in September 2020 left scores dead; displacing over 300, according to accounts by the then woreda administrator. There has been an alarming

Millions of waste pickers and reclaimers around the world search through disposed of goods in dumpsites, and landfills for valuable recyclable materials that many consider worthless. Some search for necessities, while others collect to recycle, and sell to recycling warehouses or recycling plants. They operate and collect either from neighborhood streets, door-to-door or waste collection points. Recyclers play an important role

The number of young people globally who can’t find a job this year is set to reach 73 million – that’s a full six million more than before COVID-19 – the UN labour agency said on Thursday. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), the pandemic has caused many additional problems for 15 to 24-year-olds

After more than five months of talks, 42 rebel groups signed an agreement with the ruling junta in the Qatari capital Doha on Monday. The ceremony was attended by the leader of the junta, Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, who promised not to relent in his efforts to obtain peace. “I am firmly committed to implementing

Some civil society groups have demanded parliament to withdraw a motion summoning High Court Judge Ken Manda over his ruling on the sale of a filling station in Lilongwe, saying Parliament was overstepping its mandate. Parliament passed a motion last week to summon Justice Manda to appear before Legal affairs committee of Parliament. The Civil

UN agencies appealed on Tuesday for $73 million over the next six months to provide food rations to more than 750,000 people seeking refuge in Ethiopia. The World Food Programme (WFP), UN refugee agency, UNHCR, and Ethiopian Government Refugees and Returnees Service (RRS) made the plea for assistance because without it, WFP will run out

Addis Abeba — The Ethiopian government said it has killed hundreds of armed militants operating in various parts of the country, and detained thousands of suspects since the National Security Council (NSC) held its meeting in June this year and put forth a direction to tack the growing security crises in Ethiopia. It also said

Peace used to be the sweetest ingredient enjoyed by both the young and old in the cities of Katsina, Zamfara and Sokoto. People carried out their activities without any fear, but that is no longer the case. In the past, many commuters going to Kebbi preferred to travel at night as the roads were less

The 2022 Merrybet 5Stars Premier League has berthed in Lagos as the organisers seek to discover more grassroots talents in a bid to develop Nigeria’s football. In a press conference held over the weekend, the NFF’s first Vice President, Mr Seyi Akinwummi represented by Mr Dotun Coker, the Technical Director of Lagos Football Association said

Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease that affects humans, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Malaria causes symptoms that typically include fever, tiredness, vomiting and headaches. In severe cases, it can cause jaundice, seizures, coma, or death. It is spread exclusively through bites of infected Anopheles mosquitoes. The mosquito bite introduces the parasites from the mosquito’s saliva

Police Minister, Bheki Cele, has commended the recent arrest of three men for the possession of a cocaine consignment valued at R400 million in the Western Cape. The three were arrested by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks), together with Crime Intelligence and Western Cape Traffic, while they were travelling on the N1 towards

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in South Africa on Sunday, the first leg of his three-nation African tour. In addition to South Africa, Blinken is also set to visit the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda. Blinken is slated to deliver a major speech in South Africa on Monday on U.S. strategy toward

document By Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Today we solemnly remember the lives — Americans, Kenyans, Tanzanians, and others — that were violently taken from us 24 years ago. The terrorist attacks against our Embassies in Nairobi, Kenya and Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania claimed 224 innocent victims and injured more than 4,500 others. Among

Zimbabwe is currently facing acute power shortages which have led to supply being limited to less than 12 hours per day in some areas. In its Q1 trading period to May, the group said the quality of network had been heavily compromised as a result. “Persistent national grid power outages have affected network quality and

Bauchi — Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has stressed the need for Nigerians to put sentiments aside and live peacefully with each other irrespective of ethno-religious differences. The governor further stressed that the present situation in the country characterised by insecurity and banditry need peaceful coexistence and purposeful tolerance in order to be

For several rainy seasons in Kano State, flood and its attendant devastating effects have been the order of the day, with as much as five deaths already recorded this rainy season. While the government has not been effective enough in addressing the root causes, residents have also been identified as playing crucial roles in the

Accra — Good afternoon. I want to start by thanking Pro Vice Chancellor Asante for that kind introduction and to say how delighted I am to be here at the University of Ghana. Professor, I actually came on this campus the first time in 1978. And as we were driving through – [Applause.], I remember

Rwanda has termed the allegedly leaked United Nations Group of Experts’ (UNGoE) report accusing the country of supporting DR Congo rebel group, M23, as a tactical distraction from the real issues. The allegations in the report that emerged today August 4 claimed that the Rwandan army has supported and provided logistical support to the M23.

Beyoncé has released her seventh solo studio album, titled Renaissance (2022). The album, an event in global popular culture, is the first of a three-part project by the US artist. Her previous outing, the visual album Black is King (2020), collaborated with a host of African artists. Renaissance pays tribute to black dance music and

Chrisland Schools on Victoria Island in Lagos was recently in the news for the wrong reasons. Nigerian newspapers – and some further afield – carried the story of an incident in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, during the World School Games in March 2022. There were allegations of drug use, pornography and sex by under-aged children

Ten African countries have proposed that hippopotamus be given the highest protection under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora’s (CITES) official list of endangered animals. Hippos are already listed as an appendix II species, which means they are not necessarily threatened with extinction but could become so if

The governors accuse Attorney General Malami and the finance minister of circumventing the law by surreptitiously securing the approval of FEC to effect the payment. Governors of Nigerian states under the umbrella of Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) have again resisted attempts to commence the deduction of $418 million Paris Club refund allegedly owed four contractors

Nairobi — The US Embassy in Nairobi has issued a travel advisory urging American citizens to avoid traveling to Kisumu ahead of next Tuesday’s General Election. In a security alert issued on Tuesday, the Embassy also noted it had imposed movement restrictions on its staff in the lakeside city. “Out of an abundance of caution

Controlling and eliminating malaria remains critical for the health of southern Africa and cross-border partnership is key to achieving this goal. This was highlighted at the 7th Malaria Research Conference hosted by the South African Medical Research Council Malaria Research Group (MRG) and the Department of Health. This year’s gathering, currently underway, focuses mainly on

ZAMBIA President Hakainde Hichilema has said his country and Tanzania must leverage on their historic relationship, to maximize benefits to the people of the two neighbouring nations. “Zambia and Tanzania can’t stay apart a day, we would work on structures (so) that we interact every day, weekly, monthly, and yearly. It starts with us (Presidents)

Maputo — The General Inspectorate of Public Administration has found evidence of crime in the case of errors detected in the 6th grade social science textbook in Mozambique and, it has therefore submitted its reports to the Central Office for the Fight Against Corruption (GCCC). The case of the 6th grade textbook errors became public

London — It is often those least responsible for causing climate change that suffer the most from the impacts. And such is the case with women and girls in Malawi – one of the world’s poorest and lowest carbon-emitting countries but ranked fifth in the Global Climate Index 2021 list of nations worst affected by

As climate change hits farmers and those who depend on them, creating a smarter food system is now critical Each year the country presiding over the UN Climate Summit – which this year is Egypt – can choose key areas in which to raise ambition through the ‘presidency programme’. The news that Egypt has chosen

The Confederation of African Football (“CAF”)_ Executive Committee has approved a revised TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023 revised qualification calendar._ This was necessitated by the Executive Committee’s commitment to make room for the African nations that have qualified for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 in November/ December 2022 to prepare adequately.

Senegalese citizens have headed to the polls on Sunday, for legislative elections where the opposition competes to challenge President Macky Sall’s majority, on the hopes of curbing a potential bid for a third term. Polls opened at 8 a.m. GMT and Senegal’s nearly 7 million eligible voters can cast their ballots until 6 p.m. GMT

Ethiopian forces reportedly killed three key Al-Shabab leaders in the latest operation in the South Eastern Part of the country bordering Somalia region. A joint Ethiopian Defense Force and Somali region special forces operation in Aato area, where Al-Shabab opened attack on Friday, after its fighters were wiped out in the in two villages earlier

The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, for the first time spoke about security in Mogadishu after a surge in robberies and targeted killings. Speaking at a mosque after Friday prayers, Mohamud urged parents not to cross the line after the criminals are caught by the government security forces. The president said that he is

Editor’s note: Here is a fast take on what the international community has been up to this past week, as seen from the United Nations perch. Anti-UN protests turn deadly in DRC The acting head of the United Nations mission in eastern Congo said Wednesday that they would carry out a joint investigation with national

Chitungwiza — In 2001, when Reki Jimu was 30 years old, his wife died aged 27. The now 51-year-old Jimu said the couple’s two sons died prematurely. Both were underweight and frail, although the couple had been previously blessed with a baby girl, Faith Jimu, who is now a 29-year-old mother of three. Jimu was

The chair of the West African regional bloc Ecowas said the military junta in Guinea has agreed to reduce its transition to civilian rule from three to two years.This as violent protests against the junta brought the capital Conakry to a standstill on Thursday. Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo, who is chair of the Economic

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has reiterated its commitment to resolving the ongoing industrial action with organised labour. SARS staff have been on strike since May over a wage negotiation impasse. In May, SARS said it did not have the resources to meet the labour demand of CPI plus 7%. After engaging with organised

AT least 45 000 children were pushed into poverty during the Covid-19 pandemic, making children in Namibia the poorest demographic group in the country. This means more than half of the children in the country are poor, while 43,3% of Namibia’s total population live in poverty. According to the latest country report of the United

Companies that are not complying with legislation of the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) are being dealt with, says the Department of Employment and Labour. In a statement on Wednesday, the department said that Phase two of the UIF’s “Follow the Money Project” which started this month has its sight set on employers that have not

With voters impatient for better government, Angola’s parliamentary elections on 24 August will be the closest since democratic elections were first introduced. The electoral contest in Angola – which officially started on 24 July – is fiercely competitive. An Afrobarometer survey in May found the opposition National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA)

President Museveni will on Wednesday July 27, 2022 evening address the nation on issues of national importance. According to Linda Nabusayi, the Senior Presidential Press Secretary, the head of state’s address will be at 8pm. “President Museveni will address the nation tomorrow July 27, 2022 at 8pm, from Nakasero State Lodge #IssuesOfNationalImportance. The address will

In the wake of a “cooperation” agreement between opposition Democratic Party and ruling NRM that also saw him appointed Minister for Justice, DP president Norbert Mao has described himself as the Biblical Moses who will see Ugandans reach the promised land of transition. “Uganda is in transition and it is not coming but has started.

The prolonged dry spells in Kayunga have raised fears of possible hunger in the district. Many farmers say they have not been able to harvest after the dry spell frustrated their crops. Three sub counties of Galiraaya, Bbaale, and Kayonza in Kayunga district are now struggling with a prolonged drought which has crippled normal agricultural

In north western Nigeria bandit gangs raid villages, attack drivers, abduct schoolchildren, and kill anyone who resists. But who are these men, and what do they want? A new documentary from BBC Africa Eye talks us into the heart of Nigeria’s worst security crisis, and brings us face to face with some of the most

Nigeria is staring down the barrel of financial bankruptcy. A bizarre situation is playing out in Nigeria. If you fix your attention on the political space, things have never been more stable. The major political parties have picked their candidates for next February’s all-important presidential election, who in turn have selected their running mates. From

Cyamudongo forest is small and fragmented-only 19 square kilometres of Nyungwe national park and it is located in the Southwest of Rwanda. Its vegetation is very thick and dark, home to over 30 species of chimpanzees and is unique for sheltering some endemic species of plants that are not found in Nyungwe national park like

Rwandan women from various sectors have been profiled and added on Wikipedia, the world’s largest encyclopaedia. Biographies of 264 women from across fields such as politics, activism, sports and the art industry have been profiled both in English and Kinyarwanda, bringing their total to over 400. The initiative by the Wikimedia Community User Group Rwanda

The LP presidential candidate has been visiting prominent political figures and clerics, apparently to solicit political support. The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Saturday, visited the Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, at his private residence at Umuobiakwa, a community in Obingwa Local Government Area of the state. On his arrival, in the

Mass suspensions of dissenting office bearers ruled “invalid” and “unconstitutional” The national congress of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA), set to begin on Monday, has been interdicted and restrained from going ahead, until the union complies with its constitution. NUMSA’s national office bearers are elected at their national congress, which was

Fighting between rival militias in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, on Friday killed at least 13 people, the city’s emergency services said. Three of the victims, including a 12-year-old child, were civilians, said emergency services spokesperson Osama Ali. Another 30 people were wounded. It was the second day of violence in the city and came shortly

The state has been pressured into talks in Tigray but not in Oromia, where a liberation movement complainsof generations of subjugation. In November 2020, an outbreak of violence in Ethiopia’s Tigray region captured worldwide attention. The conflict was between Tigrayan forces and those of the Ethiopian government and its allies. Since then, Prime Minister Abiy

The deal that Zambia strikes with its many international creditors could set a precedent for Africa. Since taking office in August 2021, Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema (HH) has been wrestling with the huge and sometimes secret foreign public debt he inherited from his spendthrift predecessor, Edgar Lungu. It’s officially calculated at$14.1-billion but could be higher.

Anti-Corruption Bureau Director General Martha Chizuma’s incompetence and self-centredness has has been exposed with the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Dr Steven Kayuni, in a letter to the graft bursting body describing her conduct as an embarrassment and disappointment to other law enforcement agencies in the country. In a letter dated July 19 2022, Kayuni

Marrakech — The Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, and president of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), Alice Albright, welcomed, Wednesday in Marrakech, the dynamism of their “fruitful” partnership, especially in the light of the last phase of the “Millennium Challenge” program. “Morocco is positioned as an excellent partner for the Millennium Challenge Corporation, committed to

As South Africa works towards achieving a just energy transition, government has reiterated that workers and communities that are highly dependent on the fossil fuels value chain will be part of the various initiates that seek to protect livelihoods. Addressing a virtual media briefing on Thursday, Head of the Presidential Climate Finance Task Team, Daniel

Casablanca — The growth of the Moroccan economy is expected to reach 1.3% in 2022, compared to 7.9% in 2021, said, Wednesday, the WB’s Senior economist in Morocco, Javier Diaz Cassou. After a strong recovery in 2021, the Moroccan economy is facing the effects of the global economic slowdown, a severe drought, the repercussions of

Rabat — Morocco recorded 1,209 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Health and Social Protection said Wednesday, adding that 2,077 COVID-19 patients have recovered over the same period. A total of 24,868,041 people have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, while the number of fully vaccinated people (1st

Nairobi — The government has launched the the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for points of entry and exit which are geared towards protecting the country’s borders and promoting legitimate trade. State Department of Interior and Citizen Services Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho said that this is a momentous step for Kenya – one that is going

Nairobi — The electoral on Tuesday announced it had geofenced KIEMS kits to location-specific parameters with the devices said to be programmed to reject “false results forms” without the requisite identify features for corresponding polling centres. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) said each polling station had unique statutory forms whose identifying features do

Nairobi — Deputy President William Ruto now claims that the government wants to reduce the price of maize flour because elections are near. While campaigning in Nairobi on Monday the DP Ruto questioned the government on why they let Kenyans to suffer for too long before intervening, adding that the intervention is late. The DP

Zimbabweans should be in their home country and all nations “need to take responsibility of their citizens” a South African cabinet minister and senior ruling African National Congress (ANC) party official has said. Lindiwe Zulu, social development minister and chairperson of the ANC’s international relations sub-committee as speaking Monday during a discussion on party policy

ED Damazin / El Roseires — At least 65 people have died and an additional 150 have been wounded in the intercommunal clashes which began a week ago in Sudan’s Blue Nile state. Authorities were deployed in the state’s towns of Ed Damazin and El Roseires, in an effort to impose a curfew and quell

Ibadan — The Oyo State Deputy Governor, Rauf Olaniyan, has been impeached. Olaniyan was impeached by the state House of Assembly on Monday around 11:30 am. The House of Assembly is dominated by members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The lawmakers during plenary announced that they impeached the deputy governor following the recommendation of

Nairobi — Deputy President William Ruto on Sunday promised to put up a “bigger chapel” at State House if elected President on August 9 saying he would undertake the initiative as a matter of priority. Ruto who spoke during a church service in Juja where he appealed to Kenyans to pray for the country ahead

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Lagos State, Mrs kemi Nelson is dead. She was aged 66. Nelson was said to have died after a brief illness. APC Spokesman in Lagos, Mr. Seye Oladejo, who confirmed the death, described it as, “tragic and very sad.” She was one of the close loyalists

AHEAD of World Youth Skills Day, UNICEF and the Education Commission is calling for urgent investment to address the global learning and skills crisis Nearly three-quarters of young people aged between 15 to 24 years in 92 countries are off-track to acquire the skills needed for employment, according to a new report published today by

Nairobi — The European Union Election Observation Mission to Kenya is set to deploy 180 monitors in 39 counties, the Missions Chief Observer Ivan Štefánek has said. The Mission told news reporters at a media briefing in Westlands on Saturday that the team will include 48 short-term observers who will arrive in the county shortly

Nigeria and China have signed a bilateral intellectual agreement to find lasting solutions to the challenges of insecurity in both countries. The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Cui Jianchun, said Nigeria and China have challenges of insecurity and that the two countries need to work together in harmony to ensure peace in their countries, Africa and

The new rate is 0.84 per cent points higher compared to the rate recorded in June 2021, which was 17.75 per cent. Nigeria’s inflation rate increased to 18.60 per cent in June, up from 17.71 per cent in the previous month, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on Friday. The new rate is 0.84

Cape Town — Oscar-winning actor Terrence Howard is in Uganda, where he announced the development of several scientific initiatives that also form part of plans to boost funding and tourism to the nation, Nile Post reports. Howard’s effort comes as Uganda seeks to attract investment from historical diasporas in a drive led by Senior Presidential

Cape Town — In a global industry estimated to generate U.S.$1.38 billion by the end of 2022, according to Newzoo’s 2022 Global eSports and Live Streaming Marketing Report, competitive video gaming, or eSports, continues to rise in value year-on-year. Some of the most popular titles include first-person shooter Counter Strike: Global Offensive and the multiplayer

President Museveni who is also the commander in chief of the armed forces has appointed Brig Robert Freeman Mugabe as the new chairman of the General Court Martial to replace Lt Gen Andrew Gutti. Brig Mugabe is the Adjutant General at the Land Forces headquarters in Bombo, a position he took over in November 2020.

Uganda and Malawi have introduced new mining laws which government officials and experts say have great potential to help curb Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) in both countries. New Vision’s Umaru Kashaka in Uganda teamed up with Nyasa Times’s Collins Mtika in Malawi to examine these new laws and see how each of them could do

Nigeria’s solar companies are seeing a surge in demand for mini-grids and equipment as businesses in Africa’s biggest oil producer look for alternative power sources, a Reuters report disclosed. The increased demand became even stronger after the cost of diesel soared locally due to rising global oil prices, it noted. But it added that supply

South Africa’s power utility, Eskom, has not been able to provide a steady electricity supply for several years now. At the start of the 2022 winter the utility warned the public to expect up to 100 days with rolling power outages. At the end of June there was at times a 6,000 MW shortfall in

Malian authorities have arrested 49 soldiers from Cote d’Ivoire, describing them as mercenaries who were planning to stop the protection and reform of the country. Two planes arrived at Mali’s international airport Sunday with the 49 soldiers and “their weapons and ammunition of war, as well as other military equipment,” Malian government spokesperson Abdoulaye Maiga

Addis Abeba — Federal Security forces in Addis Abeba rearrested Kibrom Berhe, head of foreign affairs relations of the National Congress of Great Tigray (Baytona Party), an opposition political party from Tigray regional state. This is the second arrest for Kibrom, who has been vocally critical of the civil war in Tigray. He was one

Maputo — The Maputo city health authorities have extended the third round of the polio national vaccination campaign by a further 24 hours, in an attempt to cover all children under the age of five in the Mozambican capital. The third round began last Thursday, and should have lasted for only four days, ending on

COMMUNITY forest and conservancy organisations from the Kavango regions are trying to get a court order to stop Canadian oil exploration company ReconAfrica from further oil and gas exploration activities in Namibia. The case will be heard in the High Court on Friday. It was postponed at the end of last week after respondents in

71 million people in the developing world have fallen into poverty in just three months as a direct consequence of global food and energy price surges. The impact on poverty rates is drastically faster than the shock of the COVID-19 pandemic. Targeted cash transfers to households are more equitable and more cost-effective than blanket energy

Police in South Africa are investigating two bar shootings, one in a township close to Johannesburg and another in the country’s east at the weekend. At least 19 people were killed and dozens injured. In Soweto, 15 people were killed after as they enjoyed a night out, police said, when assailants drew up in a

Abuja — Mr Tinubu made the announcement on Sunday while on a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Katsina State. The presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has named Kashim Shettima as his running mate. Mr Tinubu made the announcement on Sunday while on a visit to President Muhammadu

Says security agents did not fire single shot 4 inmates killed outside facility while resisting arrest How inmates due for release refused to run Strange things happened that I can’t talk about – Aregbesola Just when many Nigerians thought they had heard the last version of the attack on the Kuje Medium Correctional Centre where

Thus, 2023 would be the first time in the Fourth Republic that a retired military officer will not be a major contender for the office of Nigeria’s president. The influence of former military officers in the political process appears to be reducing as Nigeria heads towards its sixth general elections under the Fourth Republic. Until

Two Angolan chess players are leading the African Championship in the youth category that takes place in Lusaka, Zambia, after Thursday’s round six game, out of nine to be played in the Swiss system. Alexandre Próspero has not given his opponnents a chance by leading the Under-18 category since the first phase with 5 points

Addis Abeba — Three woredas under the Wag Hemra administration zone: Abergele, Zequala, and Tsagebej remain under the control of Tigrayan forces and as a result, the people continued facing severe hunger, compounded with drought. Abergele woreda, in particular, is facing malaria, rabies and significant food shortages as well as severe Acute Watery Diarrhea (AWD)

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe on Thursday dismissed as “fake news”, social media content alleging that gold coins were already available ahead of their official release date. The central bank announced on Monday this week that the coins would be available for purchase starting July 25 this year. In one incident, a video of former

Harare — African elephant named Shankar was taken from the African wilderness, gifted to India by the Zimbabwean government, then kept in the Delhi Zoo, India, for the past 24 years. The lone elephant is a victim of cruelty and viciousness at the hands of keepers at the zoo, according to the petition submitted by

President Buhari urges the new ministers to be conscious that time is of the essence as they assume office. President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday assigned portfolios to seven newly appointed ministers, charging them to serve the nation diligently, maintain unalloyed loyalty to the country and office of the President. The President also announced the reassignment

“I want those who can look into my face and say, Mr President, you are wrong.’ The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said he prefers picking a younger and fresh politician as his running mate. Mr Obi said this when he appeared as a guest on Arise TV programme, The Morning Show

Eskom signed a one-year wage agreement for 7% pay hike on Tuesday with three unions, bringing an end to the threat of further strike action widely blamed for tipping the grid into Stage 6 load shedding. But the utility warned that its maintenance backlog as a result will take time to clear. The agreement with

“Two persons in the convoy are receiving treatment for the minor injuries they suffered. All the other personnel, staff and vehicles made it safely to Daura,” he wrote. Gunmen have attacked an ‘advance team’ of presidential aides leading to injuries to two people, an official has said. President Muhammadu Buhari’s spokesperson, Garba Shehu, confirmed the

Inspector Muna Meah is a Commander in the Liberia National Police Force. For the past seven years, she has investigated cases of violence against women and children and supported survivors to access the help they need. She is the county coordinator for the Women and Children’s Social Protection Centre in Sanniquille, north-central Liberia. What kinds

Johannesburg — During The Kigali Summit on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) hosted by Rwanda, leaders reflected on the Kigali summit and made commitments to work towards ending the epidemic of malaria and NTDs by 2030, to recognise the Kigali Declaration on Neglected Tropical Diseases, and to call for the successful 7th replenishment of The Global

RAWAN Dadik has set a record of becoming a first Tanzanian to conquer all the world’s seven summits after she successfully climbed Mount Denali, North America’s highest mountain peak. Mid last year, the 22-year-old became the second Tanzanian but first Tanzanian woman and the youngest African to reach the summit of Everest with the height

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) represents a critical solution to making energy poverty history in Africa by 2030, say experts led by says NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber (AEC). In addition to transporting much-needed oil across the region and improving energy security by connecting hydrocarbon-rich basins in Uganda with

Three Nigerian celebrity marriages made it to social media during the week over divorce, alleged separation and extramarital affairs. The week had kicked off with a record-breaking achievement for a Nigerian singer before the marriage woes became the talk of the town. On June 26, Nigerian singer and record producer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as

Most lawmakers in the National Assembly are not happy. Reason- most of them lost their primary election ticket. As it stands over 60 percent of lawmakers are not returning to the National Assembly in 2023. Expectedly, some politicians have started defecting to other parties. The senate leader, Yahaya Abdullahi, and Senator Adamu Aliero have both

The Yale School of Art recently announced the appointment of Nontsikelelo Mutiti to the faculty as the Director of Graduate Studies in Graphic Design. Set to begin her appointment this August, Mutiti will become the third director of the graphic design program, following Professor Sheila Levrant de Bretteville’s historic thirty-two year tenure. The Yale School

INEC will conduct the governorship election in Osun State on July 16. TheIndependent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has identified vote-buying and insecurity as some of its major concerns ahead of the forthcoming governorship election in Osun. Speaking on Saturday on INEC’s preparedness for the election, the Commission’s Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, said plans are on to

New York City, Us / Khartoum — Spokesperson for the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Stéphane Dujarric explained that the UN is ‘very, very much gravely concerned’ by the use of excessive violence by government security forces during yesterday’s June 30 Marches of the Millions, in which at least 9 protesters were shot dead. The marches

MOGADISHU – Somalia on Friday celebrated its 62nd anniversary of independence. Somalia’s southern provinces won independence from Italy in 1960 after years of struggle. The northern regions, now Somaliland, gained independence from Britain on June 26, 1960, and four days later united with the South, becoming the Republic of Somalia. Earlier on Friday, Somalia’s President

Katima Mulilo — The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, has called on members of conservancies to refrain from poaching and misuse of funds. Furthermore, he stated the ministry has unearthed a possible syndicate of poaching, involving conservancy members. “Here, in this region (Zambezi), people were arrested. Chairperson, managers and members of committee

Washington, DC — WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), ranking member and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and U.S. Representatives Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) and Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman and ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today released the below statement calling on the Sudanese military junta

At least five protesters were shot dead in Sudan Thursday, medics said, as huge crowds staged rallies against an October military coup. In the capital Khartoum, security forces fired tear gas and water cannon in an attempt to push back the demonstrators marching toward the presidential palace, witnesses said. They estimated that the crowds in

President Ramaphosa to attend the 7th Southern African Customs Union Summit Of Heads of State and Government In Botswana President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a Working Visit to the Republic of Botswana to attend the 7th Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Summit of Heads of State and Government in Gaborone. The Summit will be held

The Special Tribunal has ruled that a R103 million Gauteng Health Department personal protective equipment (PPE) tender awarded to Zakheni Strategic Supplies is unlawful and invalid. The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) successfully applied to the tribunal to have the tender set aside following investigations into how it was awarded. In her judgment, tribunal President Judge

Spread This News OPPOSITION Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) lawmakers Job Sikhala and Godfrey Sithole’s bail appeal will be heard this Wednesday at the High Court according to their lawyers. Sikhala and Sithole were arrested on June 14 charged with conspiring to engage in acts of violence to avenge CCC activist, Moreblessing Ali’s killing. The

There was drama at the Wanaheda police station following the arrest of Windhoek mayor Sade Gawanas after a confrontation between her and police officers on patrol broke out at Okahandja Park yesterday. Images of a handcuffed Gawanas emerged on social media platforms yesterday afternoon. The mayor was allegedly unlawfully arrested and assaulted by Namibian Police

Publication, launch and processing of the 1st edition of the COVID-19 country report The Department of Planning Monitoring and Evaluation in collaboration with the Government Technical Advisory Centre (GTAC), the National Research Foundation (NRF) and experts in various research institutions across South Africa will be hosting the Launch of the 1st EDITION OF THE SA

Under Alfred Nevhutanda’s tenure as chairperson of the Lottery board there was grand-scale corruption A judge has granted a preservation order on the multi-million rand luxury home and furniture of former National Lotteries Commission (NLC) board chair Alfred Nevhutanda. Besides the house, the order was also granted against Vhutanda Investments, a private company that owns

Education quality assessor, Umalusi, has announced the appointment of its sixth council. This comes after the tenure of the fifth council ended on 7 June 2022. On Monday, Umalusi said the incoming council, which was appointed by Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga, will serve a four-year term from 8 June 2022 to 7 June 2026.

Mr Odia’s death brings to two the number of Catholic priests killed by gunmen in the country in less than 24 hours. The Catholic Diocese of Auchi in Edo State has confirmed the death of Christopher Odia, a reverend father, who was abducted on Sunday by gunmen in the state. Mr Odia, 41, was the

The publication of the personal particulars of candidates for the 2023 elections has been followed by animated discussions among Nigerians on social media The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Friday, published the particulars of candidates for the 2023 general elections. The publication has been followed by animated discussions among Nigerians on social media on

South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma plans to challenge the findings of a judicial report into rampant corruption during his nine-year tenure, his spokesperson said Saturday. Mzwanele Manyi, a spokesperson for the Zuma Foundation, told a news conference in northern Johannesburg that the ex-leader regarded the 5,600-page Zondo Commission report as “unlawful and highly irrational.”

A rights group on Saturday accused Morocco’s security forces of using “unjustified” violence against migrants trying to force their way through a border fence between the North African country and the Spanish exclave of Melilla. Morocco said 18 migrants died on its side of the fence on Friday. What has the rights group alleged? Amin

The Supreme Court has struck our the suit filed by President Muhammadu Buhari and the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, seeking an interpretation of the controversial Section 84(12) of the Electoral Amendment Act 2022. A seven-member panel of justices led by Justice Musa Dattijo Muhammad on Friday unanimously held that the suit was

The Certified True Copy (CTC) by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed Bashir Sheriff Machina as the winner of the Yobe North senatorial primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Machina obtained the document on Thursday amidst the drama surrounding his ticket. Last week, the APC removed his name and submitted that

General workers at Parirenyatwa Hospital, who include groundsmen, cleaners, and cooks are reportedly earning as little as ZW$5,000 a month which is barely enough to buy five loaves of bread. Allied Health Workers Association of Zimbabwe leader Simbarashe Chatyoka, who represents unqualified personnel at the country’s biggest hospital, said their situation was embarrassing. The general

Nairobi — How could it be that we possessed and protected this land for millennia and this sacred link is in danger of disappearing from Tanzania’s history in merely 60 years? We, the Maasai community have been the ascendant peoples of the Serengeti and its adjacent frontiers, and we have possessed it under our own

The African Union and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) convened a two-day meeting on good governance and corruption in Botswana to discuss how Africa can reap the benefits of good governance, improve growth opportunities, create jobs, reduce poverty and achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). “It’s especially appropriate that we are gathered in

Insurgents are attacking farther south than ever before, with attacks just 45 km from Pemba, and the first attacks in Nampula province. The main N1 road and mining projects were disrupted. As predicted, the heavy military presence of Rwandan troops in Palma and Mocimboa da Praia merely caused the guerrillas to disperse and open new

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on BRICS to support the drive of the African Union to ensure that vaccines destined for African countries are procured from African manufacturers. The President was delivering a pre-recorded message at the opening ceremony of the BRICS Business Forum on Wednesday ahead of the virtual 14th BRICS Leaders’ Summit on

There is a need for young people, especially women, to follow a career path in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) industries. This emerged during a dialogue hosted by Government Communications (GCIS) jointly with the Department of Science and Innovation on Wednesday. The webinar was hosted to celebrate the contribution of women in Science, Technology

Vehicles in any case not adequately equipped says civic organisation Over 200 paramedics and other emergency medical services staff in the Amathole District, Raymond Mhlaba Local and Buffalo City municipalities have refused to work for two months. They are demanding better work conditions and adequate equipment. The Department of Health has condemned the actions by

Green Drop report reveals scale of pollution but also clouds the picture About half of all wastewater treatment works in South Africa fail to treat sewage properly. 334 of 850 municipal wastewater treatment works are in a critical state. The 2022 Green Drop report also reveals that wastewater compliance has plummeted since the last report

Engaging tech and social media companies, leaders, communities to fight vice The world is experiencing alarming trends of growing hate speech, racism, xenophobia, misogyny and hatred. Ms. Alice Wairimu Nderitu is the Special Adviser of the UN Secretary-General on the Prevention of Genocide. One of her priorities is to counter hate speech. She spoke to

Sixty-one years after Belgian mercenaries and separatists murdered Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba, Belgium officially returned his tooth, his only remains, in a televised ceremony on Monday. “I think it will provide solace for the family and the Congolese people,” Lumumba’s eldest son François told Belgium’s RTBF broadcaster, adding that the family had been waiting more

By David S. Menjor President George Weah has refused to accept criticism of how his administration has handled the country, saying that he has done remarkably well. In the same way he had previously talked about improving the lives of Liberians, Weah boasted that his administration’s Pro-poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development (PAPD), which promises…

There were devastating floods in certain communities in the Central Region of the country on Saturday following a downpour. The floods were as a result of the Kakum and Surowi rivers over-flowing their banks. The floods destroyed bridges and roads, thereby making the road network in the affected areas impassable. One of such bridges is…

Today, more than 20 months since India and South Africa first proposed a landmark intellectual property (IP) Waiver for COVID-19 medical tools at the World Trade Organization (WTO), governments have reached a decision at the 12th WTO Ministerial Conference in Geneva this week (12-15 June). The decision text contains a set of clarifications of the…

As Malawi is still in enraged over the exposure by the BBC Africa Eye on June 13 — of inhumane and degrading treatment of Malawian children by some Chinese nationals — the Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it has enlisted the support of the Government of the People’s Republic of China to investigate the allegations…

The Gambia Immigration Department (GID) recently trained 50 of its staff on diplomatic etiquettes such as protocols and document security at a ceremony held at Gambia Immigration Department Training School in Tanji. Out of the total figure, 20 were senior officers, while the remaining 30 junior officers were trained on document security. The weeklong training…

The company paving the road from Gbarnga-Salayea has assured the minister of Public works of completion in July 2023. The assurance was made by Memuna Jalloh, Chief Engineer of China Henan International Corporation Group (CHICO) over the weekend when she paid a visit to the project site in Gbarnga. The minister, determined to see all…

By Naneka A. Hoffman Monrovia Football Academy-LEAD forward, Blessing Kieh, who left Liberia on July 11, 2021, to honor a full scholarship from Westminster High School in the United States, is currently in Liberia for a summer vacation, meeting with friends and family members. The CEO of Monrovia Football Academy Sekou Degeorge Manubah said the…

A member of the Accra 2023 African Games Organising Committee, Rex Brobby, says work in host districts Legon and Borteyman is progressing steadily. The Deputy Chief Operating Officer of the Organising Committee added that Ghana will hold the best edition of the African Games. He said the priority was improving the athletics arena, with the…

As Riziki Bwanake walks along the Tana River Delta, the dry, dusty earth crunches beneath her feet. This part of eastern Kenya was once lush, home to a rich expanse of mangroves and an abundance of fish. But the sheer weight of the human demands on this fragile ecosystem, exacerbated by a devastating drought, has…

The Point can now confirm that there is no Gambian national among the first deportation flight from the UK to Rwanda following unsuccessful bid by lawyers and other representatives to block the aircraft that was supposed to transport asylum seekers to Kigali. They crossed into Britain from France via the English Channel. Following several reports…

TOKA Badboy’s dream of making his debut at the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) African Senior Track and Field Championships in Mauritius has gone up in flames after suffering ankle and knee injuries. The biennial event started yesterday and ends on Sunday. This is the first edition since the Asaba, Nigeria 2018 edition. The championships…

KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Sihle Zikalala, says substantial progress has been made in restoring water and power supply in areas affected by the recent floods. “The Inner West Region is almost 90% restored. The Outer West Supply has improved from 45% to 95%. The Central Region has improved from 45% to 85%. The South Region has improved…

Over R3.6 million has been donated through a dedicated bank account opened by the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government towards the rebuilding process following the floods. KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Sihle Zikalala, on Tuesday said as at 1 June 2022, the donor account had R3 625 960 in total, with R100 000 specifically earmarked for the Department of Health.…

Human Settlements portfolio committee calls for punitive measures on developers The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements Aaron Motswana has urged the North West Department of Human Settlements to enforce consequence management on non performing developers. Motswana’s appeal follows a visit by the portfolio committee in Kopela Village in the Tswaing Local Municipality…

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and founder of Tesla and SpaceX, recently made an offer to buy the social media network Twitter for $44 billion. In a statement Musk declared Free speech is the bedrock of a functioning democracy, and Twitter is the digital town square where matters vital to the future of humanity…

Nampula Province, Mozambique — When she was younger, Bastina Agostinho’s mother abandoned her because she has albinism, a rare and genetically inherited condition present from birth. A further tragedy struck when she lost her father, and she was taken in by her grandparents. Now 18 years old, she has become an empowered young woman -…

The presidency said there is absolutely no truth in the allegations that President Hage Geingob inappropriately used his office to assist President Matamela Ramaphosa. State House on Friday issued a statement over what it calls “unfounded allegations” that President Geingob might have assisted his South African counterpart Ramaphosa in “apprehending” a suspect connected to the…

The Keetmanshoop Rural constituency councillor was arrested on a charge of assault with the intention to do grievous bodily harm in Aroab. //Kharas police commander David Indongo said the suspect, Gerrit Witbooi, has been arrested for injuring Swapo branch administrator Johannes Vilander in Aroab on Thursday by allegedly throwing a chair at him, in the…

Belgian King Philippe and his wife Queen Mathilde recently led a delegation on a week-long visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The trip was billed as a chance to recalibrate the relationship between the two countries after a dark colonial past. We spoke to Julien Bobineau, who has researched the narratives around Belgium’s…

Mogadishu — The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, today opened a meeting of the National Consultative Council of the Federal Government and the Federal Member States at Villa Somalia. The two-day conference will focus on the President’s policy of reaching an agreement with Somalia and will focus on the government’s priorities, including strengthening cooperation…

Congolese authorities have released two Rwandan soldiers kidnapped last month along the common border while on patrol, the Rwanda Defence Force confirms. An RDF statement on Saturday, June 11, noted that following the kidnap of two RDF soldiers on patrol along the Rwanda-DR Congo border on May 28, “and the subsequent diplomatic interventions” between the…

Cape Town — The insurgents who are waging a low-intensity civil war in northern Mozambique are able to move around with apparent freedom, despite the successes of a multi-national military operation which has drawn personnel from 25 nations into the conflict. This is the conclusion reached by the civil society observer group, Cabo Ligado*, in…

“An end to this terrible war based on dialogue must be the international community’s highest priority. Support to the people of Ukraine must be matched by efforts to advance Russian/Ukrainian negotiations, European security dialogue, and wider risk-reduction measures to prevent nuclear escalation.’ – The Elders, May 25, 2022 The war in Ukraine, and above all…

Washington, DC — Jessica Davis Ba, a career diplomat with extensive Africa experience, has been selected by President Biden to be the U.S. ambassador to Cote d’Ivoire. Formerly known as Ivory Coast, the country has a population of 27 million and is the largest economy in Francophone Africa and the third largest in West Africa,…

Cabinet has welcomed the recent positive developments in the country’s interventions aimed at stimulating economic growth, says Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gungubele. The Minister was addressing media following Cabinet’s meeting this week. Last week, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) said unemployment in the country had decreased from 35.3% in the fourth quarter of 2021…

The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) says it is aware of unsigned messages and posters circulating on various social media platforms calling for a national shutdown. In a statement, the NATJOINTS warned those behind these messages and reminded that prohibiting people’s freedom of movement is a criminal offence. NATJOINTS spokesperson, Colonel Athlenda Mathe,…

Environmental experts have recommended thorough investigation into why Nyabarongo River continues to be polluted despite billions of monies that have been invested in its conservation and protection. The views come after President Paul Kagame recently grilled officials in charge of the environment, over increasing pollution in Nyabarongo River. Nyabarongo is the longest river in Rwanda,…

Rwanda Red Cross received two new ambulances from its counterpart, Qatar Red Crescent, to boost emergency healthcare services. This happened on June 8, during a handover ceremony that was officiated by the Qatar ambassador to Rwanda, Misfer bin Faisal Mubarak Al-Ajab AL-Shahwani and Emmanuel Mazimpaka, the Red Cross Head of Communication, Fundraising and Humanitarian Diplomacy…

The 2022 International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff to visit South Africa The International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff held meetings with South Africa from 26 May to 6 June, 2022 as part of their routine economic surveillance function, as prescribed in the IMF’s Articles of Agreement. The IMF staff discussed economic developments in the country with…

As of June 8, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached  11,757,022 while  301,428,973 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Reported deaths in Africa reached  254,203 and  9,899,200 people have recovered. South Africa has the most reported cases of  3,970,993 and  101,397 people died. Other most-affected countries are Morocco (  1,171,034…

Nyeri — Two non-governmental organizations are calling for a review of the existing seed law which they claimed favoured large corporations at the expense of small-scale farmers. Greenpeace Africa and Seed Savers Network say the Seed and Plant Varieties Act 326 of 2012 should be amended in order to recognise and allow the sale, exchange…

Minister Patricia of Public Works and Infrastructure, Patricia de Lille to visit completed Saldanha Harbour Upgrade Project Tomorrow, Tuesday 7 June 2022, Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Patricia de Lille will visit the recently completed Saldanha Habour upgrade project. The upgrades to the Saldanha Harbour forms part of a major refurbishment programme to the…

South African bioinformatics expert Professor Tulio de Oliveira is still deciding whether to travel to New York City next month to accept his Time Magazine 100 most influential people award. De Oliveira keeps a tight schedule. Just back from Stockholm, where he addressed the world’s top COVID scientists at the Nobel Symposium of Medicine, he…

Nairobi — Ndulele Conservancy off the Moi North Lake road will for the second year running serve as WRC Safari Rally Kenya venue for Shakedown on Wednesday June 22 from 10:01hrs onwards. The challenging 5.4kms of Kenyan rally tracks will see the first action of a WRC Rally 1 hybrid-powered car at competitive pace on…

According to local reports, the attackers entered a Catholic church in Ondo state and opened fire on worshippers. Gunmen have killed several worshippers in a Catholic church in southwestern Nigeria, the state governor said on Sunday. Anakunrin Akeredolu, the governor of the Ondo state, condemned the “vile and satanic” attack on the St. Francis Church,…

Tunis/Tunisia — The global reform of the tax system in Tunisia is part of the main reform axis for free initative and fair competition, said the Prime Ministry on Friday in the follow-up document of the implementation of the reform programme. The government aspires to improve the state’s capacity to collect tax revenues and beef-up…

The UN says it is the sixth time a peacekeeping convoy has been targeted in less than a month. The West African country has been gripped by a jihadist insurgency for the past decade. Two United Nations peacekeepers were killed and two more were injured on Friday when their vehicle hit an improvised explosive device…

The Third Deputy Prime Minister, Rukia Isanga Nakadama has said the government will finance the renovation and maintenance of the Muslims Martyrs site in Namugongo and also start funding the Muslim martyr’s day celebrations which falls on June 1 every year. She made the remarks as Muslims led by the Uganda Muslims Supreme Council(UMSC) held…

The Inspector General of Government, Beti Kamya has said Uganda needs some martyrs who believe in the country and are willing to sacrifice their lives in the fight against corruption. Kamya made the remarks as Ugandans celebrate Martyrs Day, which falls today June 3. ADVERTISEMENT “Christ the greatest martyr of all time who had the…

Several Members of Parliament who debated the 2022/2023 budget estimates for the ministry of Energy on Thursday gave kudos to the recent 100bn/- provided by President Samia Suluhu Hassan to cushion the rising fuel prices which had brought public outcry from consumers. Majority of the MPs said the president had exhibited strong leadership in dealing…

ZANZIBAR plans to invest a whopping 81.6bn/-, over 90 per cent of the blue economy ministerial budget, in various projects to accelerate the country’s economic growth, the House of Representatives was told here on Wednesday. Blue Economy and Fisheries Minister Suleiman Masoud Makame told the house that the government is determined to reinforce economic production…

Mr Buhari on Tuesday in a meeting asked the APC governors to allow him pick his successor.. The National Vice Chairman (North-west) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Lukman, has cautioned President Muhammadu Buhari against imposing a presidential aspirant on the party. Mr Lukman gave the caution in an open letter to the President…

Nairobi — Aid agencies warn the number of people facing starvation in the Horn of Africa is expected to reach 20 million by the end of September without a stronger response to an ongoing drought. The warning comes after the fourth rainy season in a row for the region without adequate rain. The worst drought…

The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade (MIT) together with the Embassy of Namibia in Washington, DC, will host a USA delegation from 06 to 10 June. The visit is part of the Annual Trade Mission to Namibia headed by the Ambassador, Margaret Mensah-Williams. According to a statement, MIT is preparing to receive a multi-sectoral business…

The outcome of party presidential primaries appears to signal the end of post-military elite political consensus. Insofar as the axle of political contestation in Nigeria is the struggle for power between the northern and southern elite blocs, systemic stability hinges on the moral understanding that power will rotate between the two regions. The order of…

Yaounde — Cameroon’s military says it has freed a senator who was held captive by separatists for a month along with other hostages. Cameroon’s military on Tuesday said it managed to rescue Senator Regina Mundi, after what a spokesman called two days of heavy battles with rebels who had taken her hostage. Military spokesman Serge…

Mogadishu — At a news conference in Mogadishu, Somalia’s special envoy for humanitarian issues on Monday said more than six million Somalis were affected by the record drought. Abdurahman Abdishakur Warsameh said the number of people suffering was quickly approaching half of Somalia’s population. Warsameh said the drought has hit 72 of Somalia’s 84 districts…

The City of Windhoek is currently selling 58 unimproved single residential erven, 19 unimproved general residential erven and 24 unimproved business zoned erven, by way of tender. The City said they are selling these erven in the locations of Kleine Kuppe, Rocky Crest, Academia, Auasblick, Cimbebasia and Windhoek and only Namibian citizens, both natural and…

Land is no more a predicament for investment in the horticulture sector as Namibia is a vast country with 823 290 square kilometres. This was the view of the manager for horticulture market development at the Namibian Agronomic Board, Emilie Abraham. She made these remarks last week in Davos at the World Economic Forum that…

Walvis Bay — A board member of Erongo Red has distanced herself from the recruitment process of a new CEO, and has warned of legal and financial implications for the electricity distributor should the process not be annulled. Irene Simeon-Kurtz said the recruitment process of the institution’s new CEO is flawed. She said Tino !Hanabeb…

Dublin — Sudanese women’s rights activist, and head of the ‘No to Oppression of Women’ initiative (NWO), Amira Osman, has been named as one of the recipients of the 2022 Front Line Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk. The awards honour the work of “human rights defenders who are courageously making outstanding contributions…

Dongola — The Wali (governor) of Sudan’s Northern State has issued an emergency order banning the transfer of locally produced wheat out of the state. This amid concerns of a general shortage and soaring prices of wheat in Sudan, which is dependent on imports from the Black Sea region, currently disrupted by the war in…

The Democratic Republic of Congo has accused the Rwandan government of supporting a resurgent M23 rebel group near their shared eastern border. In retaliation, RwandAir flights to three DRC cities have been grounded. The Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday suspended RwandAir flights to the country, accusing Rwanda’s government of supporting the M23 rebel group…

Geneva — Soaring food prices, exacerbated by the war in Ukraine, are pushing poor people to the brink of hunger in Malawi, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned. The WFP said nearly 400,000 Malawians were already food insecure due to floods and droughts and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the…

All Progressives Congress leadership’s preference for a consensus presidential candidate unattainable, writes Bolaji Adebiyi It is clear from the body language of the All Progressives Congress leadership that it would prefer a consensus presidential candidate for the 2023 general election. There were two indications of this. First, President Muhammadu Buhari, among other reasons, initially refused…

Menstruation is a topic handled with secrecy in many African cultures, perhaps to preserve the dignity of women and girls going through it. These cultural practices meant to protect sometimes end up doing the exact opposite. We are glad that this year’s menstrual hygiene day is tagged as “making menstruation a normal fact of life…

Cost of living protests descended in riots last month. Food and fuel prices are set to rise further. In late-April, protests against the soaring cost of living erupted in cities across Mauritius. In Beau Bassin, Rose Hill, and the capital Port Louis, large groups of frustrated residents – particularly from low-income neighbourhoods – took to…

Universities can play a vital role in shaping change in societies. They produce knowledge through research, train future decision makers, and contribute to public awareness of issues. But not all universities are rising to challenges like this. Studies have established that efforts to integrate sustainable development into African universities’ curricula and their community engagement processes…