Jagersfontien, a small town in the middle of South Africa with over a century of mining history, awoke to a tragic failure of responsibility on 11 September 2022 when torrents of muddy water cascaded over the embankments that were meant to hold it back. The flood killed one person and devastated many homes. The muddy […]
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In July 2022 Senegalese voters converged at polling stations to elect 165 members of parliament (MPs) to represent them in the National Assembly. Despite a tense campaign period, low voter turnout (46%), and the opposition’s calls to secure the votes in certain localities, election day remained peaceful and highly competitive. From the eight major political […]
Recognizing the vital role of education, students and their families across sub-Saharan Africa have started using educational technologies to supplement formal schooling during times of disruption. Mobile laboratories (mobile labs) bring scientific tools and techniques right to the school parking lot, allowing students access to experiences far beyond what many schools can provide. In Chad, […]
World Bank chief David Malpass said that the world economy was in danger. The multilateral institution’s boss made his sentiments known in the foreword of this year’s edition of the Global Economic Prospects report. The document published annually by the World Bank takes stock of the developments in the global economy and uses them to […]
A leading independent newspaper in Nigeria, DAILY TRUST, has called for nominations of exemplary personalities for the coveted African of the Year 2022 award. Nominations are open from September 12, 2022 to midnight of October 24, 2022. In a statement issued on Monday, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Media Trust Group, publishers of […]
The Ugandan government through the Education Ministry is set to mainstream the Open and Distance e-Learning(ODeL) also known as e-learning at all universities in the country. The Ugandan government through the Education Ministry is set to mainstream the Open and Distance e-Learning(ODeL) also known as e-learning at all universities in the country. “Through the education […]
Geneva — The number of Somalia’s youngest children – those aged under five – expected to suffer severe acute malnutrition has leapt from nearly 400,000 to more than half a million, the United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) warns. James Elder, a Unicef spokesperson, said at a UN news conference in Geneva on Tuesday that the […]
A national youth climate action network was recently launched to promote radical youth-led climate actions across the country, addressing issues of climate change and water, agriculture, health, biodiversity, ecosystems, conservation and environmental management. The Youth4CAN is open to any youth from the ages of 16 to 35, who are passionate to create change and be […]
ENERGY is a key sector to Zambia’s socio-economic development and is inextricably linked to, and exerts a strong influence on other sectors of the economy. Agricultural and industrial production, mining, tourism, construction, social and administrative services all rely on energy to drive their growth. Petroleum products being mainly petrol, diesel and kerosene are used to […]
Kombolcha — On Sunday, Ethiopians marked “Enkutatash,” the new year holiday. However, renewed fighting in the country’s two-year long civil war meant a curfew was in place in some areas close to the conflict, putting a damper on celebrations. “Enkutatash,” which roughly translates to “gift of jewels,” marks the end of the rainy season and […]
Addis Ababa — As the civil war in Ethiopia rages on, the head of the main hospital in the Tigray region’s capital says two airstrikes Wednesday morning have killed at least ten people. The first airstrike hit Mekelle, the regional capital of Ethiopia’s Tigray region at around 7.30 a.m. Wednesday morning, according to Dr. Kibrom […]
Nairobi — President William Ruto met with Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Wednesday as part of efforts to boost bilateral ties and enhance security between the two neighboring countries. President Ruto said their discussion mainly featured the security situation in Somalia and the Horn of Africa. Both Somalia and Kenya have suffered the brunt of […]
Nairobi — Kenyan runners will be hoping to return home millions richer when they line up with tens of other marathoners at the Copenhagen Half Marathon on Sunday. The annual marathon holds fond memories for the country considering it is where triple World Half Marathon champion Geoffrey Kamworor set a new world half marathon record […]
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has called on Namibians to join the international community in commemorating World Clean-up Day on Saturday, 17 September. This year’s celebration will take place at Grootfontein under the theme ‘This is the Only Home We Have’, and will be officiated by Pohamba Shifeta. Environment ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda […]
Nairobi — The Central Organization of Trade Unions (Kenya), COTU (K), has vowed to support President William Ruto’s call unity in a congratulatory message following his inauguration on Tuesday. COTU (K) Secretary General Francis Atwoli, who fiercely opposed Ruto’s presidential bid, said the country’s interests surpass individual pursuits and hence the need to end “political […]
The residence of the Valabhji couple, Mukesh and Laura, accused in an ongoing illegal arms and ammunition case shall remain under the detention of the police for 60 days after Seychelles’ Supreme Court granted the Commissioner of Police’s application for a detention order. According to the Prevention of Terrorism Act, “where the Commissioner of Police […]
The National Road Authority (NRA) last Tuesday presented safety jackets and torch lights to The Gambia Police Force (GPF) at a ceremony held at the Police headquarters in Banjul. The donated items include- 1000 safety jackets and 300 torch lights. The items were aimed at supporting the country’s traffic police and to ensure smooth execution […]
Khartoum — At least 74 protesters were wounded during anti-junta Marches of the Millions in Khartoum organised by the resistance committees on Tuesday. A day earlier, government forces assaulted young people in the city and forcibly shaved their heads. An officer of the Rapid Support Forces convicted for killing a protester has been released. In […]