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In a dramatic and intense operation on October 30, 2023, a multi-disciplinary task force successfully prevented a cash-in-transit robbery between North West and Gauteng, resulting in a fierce shootout and the demise of four armed robbers aged between 30 and 45. This heroic feat was accomplished by the collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies, including […]
In a shocking turn of events, a 51-year-old woman has been apprehended following a gruesome incident in Limpopo’s Dan Village. The accused aunt has appeared before the Nkowankowa Magistrate’s Court, facing grave allegations of murder. According to reports, the tragic incident unfolded on Saturday when the aunt found herself in a horrifying predicament. Reports from […]
In a significant development, the Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Agency (PWA) has greenlit a fresh influx of board members, announced by the state’s Governor, Nasir Idris. The announcement was made in a statement released by Alhaji Ahmed Idris, the governor’s chief press secretary, from Birnin Kebbi on a Monday. The consent for this move was […]
In a significant move that has reverberated across the African continent, U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Monday his decision to terminate the participation of Gabon, Niger, Uganda, and the Central African Republic in the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade program. The decision comes as a response to what the President referred to […]
In a startling legal move, a group of former commercial farmers from Zimbabwe has initiated a lawsuit against the South African government, seeking a staggering R7 billion in compensation. Their claim alleges that the South African government played a pivotal role in the suspension of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Tribunal, a move that […]
We all love New York City. And this year, New Yorkers have been showing their love by lending a helping hand as part of our Spread Love campaign. Since March, nearly 30,000 New Yorkers have given more than 235,000 hours of their time to help out our neighbors in need. Thanks in no small part […]
In a heartfelt proclamation, New York State Senator, Nathalia Fernandez, has officially recognized the outstanding efforts and unwavering commitment of Sheikh Musa Drammeh. The proclamation acknowledges the diverse and impactful roles that Sheikh Musa Drammeh has played in various spheres, including activism, religious advocacy, interfaith leadership, and community development. Sheikh Musa Drammeh, a co-founder of […]
When he was barely a teenager, Kenyan goatherder Lisoka Lesasuyan lost both arms to an unexploded bomb while crossing a field used in joint military exercises with the British army. For decades Britain has sent its forces to train in central Kenya but their presence has long attracted controversy, with soldiers accused of rape and […]
In a recent visit to the ongoing dumpsite clearing operation and market waste collection in Banjul, Mayor Malick Lowe expressed her satisfaction with the progress and praised the dedicated efforts of the teams involved. The Mayor’s visit to the dumpsite came after the commencement of clearing works earlier in the day. She was notably pleased […]
In a resounding endorsement of its cultural and travel appeal, Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, has claimed the title of the “Best City to Travel to in 2024” by the renowned United States-headquartered travel company, Lonely Planet. The announcement was made as part of Lonely Planet’s highly anticipated “Best in Travel 2024” list, which presents a meticulously […]
Projectiles have struck two Red Sea cities in Egypt, leaving six people injured. The incident has raised questions about potential regional repercussions stemming from the ongoing Israel-Gaza war. Israel’s military hints at an “aerial threat” in the Red Sea region, possibly linked to the Houthi insurgency in Yemen, backed by Iran. Official sources disclosed that […]
It was yet another bountiful harvest for the President, Bola Tinubu administration in its investment drive, as the African Development Bank, Islamic Development Bank (IDB) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development hinted on Thursday that they have voted $1 billion to further deliver special agro-industrial processing zones in 24 States of Nigeria. This is […]
All Blacks fans will gather to watch the World Cup final against the Springboks on Saturday, but there was a time when their rugby team’s links to apartheid-era South Africa bitterly divided New Zealanders. The Springboks’ 1981 tour of New Zealand was blighted by violent protests. The rugby-mad host nation was split by New Zealand […]
In a significant diplomatic meeting, the Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs at the OIC Secretariat, H.E Ambassador Yousef Al-Dobeay, led a high-level delegation to The Gambia on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. The delegation’s primary objective was to brief President Adama Barrow on the state of preparedness for the hosting of the 15th Organization of Islamic […]
In a surprising turn of events, the Gambian President, Adama Barrow, temporarily interrupted his annual leave to preside over the 26th Cabinet session held at the State House on Thursday, 26th October 2023. The highly anticipated meeting encompassed significant discussions and presentations by prominent cabinet members, notably the Minister for Finance and Economic Affairs, Seedy […]
The Supreme Court has upheld the ruling by the Appeal Court that a candidate does not need to get at least 25% FCT (Federal Capital Territory) votes to be declared as the country’s president. The Appeal Court had on September 6 dismissed the petition filed by Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and […]
An Israeli airstrike has struck the family of Wael Al-Dahdouh, Al-Jazeera’s chief correspondent in Gaza, resulting in the tragic loss of his wife, son, daughter, and several others. Wael Al-Dahdouh, who has been one of the most prominent voices covering the ongoing conflict in Gaza, expressed his anguish, questioning whether the strike was an act […]
China will send its youngest-ever crew of astronauts to the Tiangong space station this week, officials said Wednesday, as Beijing pursues plans for a manned mission to the Moon by the end of the decade. Tiangong is the crown jewel of Beijing’s space programme, which has also landed robotic rovers on Mars and the Moon […]
Some of the miners who stayed underground for more than two days in a standoff between rival South African labour unions began returning to the surface Wednesday, their representatives and police said. The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), one of the two unions involved, said 107 of the more than 500 workers who had failed […]
Kenya’s central bank chief has said that the country’s currency, currently trading at record lows, has been overvalued for several years. The Kenyan shilling this week slipped to more than 150 to the dollar, a decline of almost 24 percent over a year, and compared to around 100 in October 2018. “I think for several […]