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The Rwandan government and the African Union Commission (AUC) have concluded agreements to establish the headquarters of the inaugural African Medicines Agency in Kigali. Rwanda and the African Union signed an agreement designating Kigali as the host city for the headquarters of the African Medicines Agency. This signing follows Rwanda’s recent official acceptance to host […]
In a groundbreaking achievement for aviation, a Senegalese female pilot has made history, as reported on Friday, June 10, 2023. According to the report, Khady Djibril Ndiaye-Wooden successfully executed a historic landing with Delta flight DL216 at Dakar Blaise-Diagne airport. It was reported that the Senegalese pilot, OPL Khady Ndiaye-Wooden, created history on Wednesday, June […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has informed Chinese leader Xi Jinping about the upcoming visit by African leaders to Russia and Ukraine, with the aim of resolving hostilities. The communication between the two leaders occurred during a phone call on Friday, as reported by Chinese state broadcaster. Ramaphosa briefed Xi on the peace plan […]
The World Food Programme (WFP) has declared that it would temporarily suspend a portion of its food aid to Ethiopia due to instances of diversion. The WFP, however, specified that nutritional assistance for children, pregnant and lactating women, school meals programs, and initiatives to support farmers and herders in times of external shocks would continue […]
The Muslim Media Cooperation (MMC) has endorsed Yusef Salaam for New York City Council District 9 in Harlem The endorsement was disclosed in a statement signed by the Chairman of Muslim Media Corporation, Sheikh Musa Drammeh, on Thursday June 8, 2023. MMC proudly announced its endorsement of Yusef Salaam for the New York City Council […]
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has defended the West African nation’s decision to stop subsidizing fuel, a move that already is adding to economic hardships by pushing up prices for transportation and commodities. During a meeting with governors in the capital city of Abuja, Tinubu informed them that ending the long-standing subsidy last week would contribute […]
The president of Angola, João Lourenço, has welcomed the Portuguese president, António Costa, in the capital, Luanda. Ministers from both Portugal and Angola have concluded a series of agreements, totaling 13, encompassing various sectors such as finance and law. Angolan President João Lourenço expressed satisfaction with the collaboration exhibited by the Portuguese justice system. He […]
The Ghetto Kids, a group of talented dancers from Uganda have missed out on securing one of the top three positions in the highly anticipated finale of Britain’s Got Talent. Comprising six young individuals between the ages of six and thirteen, these remarkable dancers emerged from humble beginnings in Kampala, the vibrant capital of Uganda. […]
The recent violence in Senegal, sparked by the sentencing of opposition politician Ousmane Sonko, has prompted calls for calm from the United Nations (UN) and the African Union (AU). In response to the escalating situation, the government has deployed the army in Dakar and other cities, as the death toll reached 15. On Thursday, following […]
Police and protestors have clashed in Senegal’s capital Dakar, as unrest picked up again one day after a jail sentence for opposition politician Ousmane Sonko sparked some of the deadliest violence in the country in recent memory. On Thursday, Mr. Sonko received a two-year sentence for allegedly corrupting youths, a decision that triggered violent clashes […]
Parliament in Zimbabwe has approved a controversial new law that criminalises acts that damage “the sovereignty and national interest” of the southern African country. The new law was passed hours after the government announced nationwide elections for August 23rd. Critics claim the new law kills free speech. “The criminalization targets individuals expressing differing opinions against […]
Ousmane Sonko, the prominent opposition figure in Senegal, has been sentenced to a two-year jail term by a court on charges of “corrupting youth.” However, the court acquitted him of allegations of rape and issuing death threats. Sonko, who is a candidate for the 2024 presidential election, has consistently denied any wrongdoing and is currently […]
The Congolese army, General Sylvain Ekenge, has confirmed that there are movements of the Rwandan army and the M23 rebellion taking place in the North Kivu province. Their intention, according to him, is to launch an attack on the city of Goma. When asked by AFP on Tuesday, a spokesperson for the M23 did not […]
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has approved a law to stop the stealing of human organs and tissues, his health minister said on Tuesday, in a nation where women have been reportedly duped into unnecessary surgeries. Recent examples of women recruited for domestic work in the Middle East being tricked into medical operations, then having their […]
Bola Tinubu, Nigeria’s newly inaugurated president, has affirmed his commitment to “protecting the nation from terrorism and all forms of criminal activity” in his inaugural address as the leader of the West African country. President Tinubu disclosed this on Monday May 29,2023 in Abuja. Tinubu also announced the removal of fuel subsidies, which will result […]
Saudi Arabia and United States have called on the Sudanese conflict parties to continue discussions to reach an agreement on extending the ceasefire that is set to expire at 9:45 p.m. Khartoum time May 29. The Kingdom and the US have issued the statement, which was published by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as […]
The conflict in Sudan has thrown the banking sector into chaos. Many Sudanese have been locked out of their savings as the seven day ceasefire agreed last week approaches the end. “Previously, it was very difficult to transfer money, and it has become worse after the fighting broke out”, complained a resident in Madani who […]
Somali diplomats have said that Russia had offered to help support Somalia’s armed forces in their battle against the al-Shabab terrorist group. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov made the offer after talks with his Somali counterpart Abshir Omar Jama in Moscow. Russia’s top diplomat said Moscow reaffirmed its readiness to meet the material needs of […]
Ukraine has disclosed it plans to more embassies in Africa and stage a summit with leaders from the continent, where Russia is also carrying out a diplomatic offensive. “We have recently adopted our first African strategy and intensified our political dialogue with many countries on the continent,” Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said in a statement […]
China’s embassy in Kenya has denied a Reuters news agency report that hackers from the Asian nation attacked key state agencies in Nairobi, including the presidency, to assess whether the country would service billions of dollars owed to Beijing. Reuters had reported that years-long cyber-attacks started in 2019 when the Chinese started closing credit taps […]