Month: September 2024

A tech-led charity organization is making strides in central Uganda by addressing the digital gap in remote communities through the...

Cyber Security Authority licenses service providers,professionals to boost digital resilience

In a significant step towards strengthening Ghana’s cybersecurity framework, the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has licensed 18 Cybersecurity Service Providers...

Congo court offers verdict in coup attempt, offering appeals window for defendants

A military court in Congo has delivered its verdict on Friday, sentencing 37 individuals, including three Americans, to death for...

Germany, Kenya sign agreement to bridge labor gap with skilled workers

Germany and Kenya took a significant step forward in addressing labor shortages on Friday as officials from both countries signed...

Nigeria: FG declares Monday public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Mawlid

The Federal Government has declared Monday, 16th September, 2024 as Public Holiday to mark the celebration of the Eid-ul-Mawlid, the...

US supports two permanent seats for African nations on UN Security Council

In a significant step toward global equity, the United States announced its backing for two permanent seats for African countries...

WHO grants first mpox vaccine approval to boost fight against disease in Africa

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Friday its first-ever approval of a vaccine for mpox, marking a crucial step...

Senegal to hold early elections on November 17 as President Faye seeks parliamentary majority

Six months into his presidency, Bassirou Diomaye Faye has called for early elections to be held on November 17th after...

South Africa’s coalition government sees Afrikaans conflict as manageable, says DA leader

John Steenhuisen, leader of South Africa’s Democratic Alliance (DA), assured the public that while disagreements are expected in the country’s...

International forces arrive in Haiti to support Kenya-led mission in restoring peace

A new group of soldiers and police arrived in Haiti on Thursday to reinforce the Kenya-led, UN-approved Multinational Security Mission...

Gambia ranks among top ten African countries with strongest import cover

The Gambia has been recognized as one of the top ten African countries with the strongest import cover, thanks to...

Kenya organization introduces rural communities to the metaverse through virtual reality

The Africa VR Campus and Center, based in Kenya, is on a mission to immerse remote communities in the transformative...

Nigeria: Folashade Oluwafemiayo sets new world record in para-powerlifting at 2024 Paralympic Games

Nigeria's para-powerlifting champion Folashade Oluwafemiayo has made history by setting a new world record at the 2024 Paralympic Games in...

AAWIC to host special virtual screening during 79th United Nations General Assembly Week

The African American Women In Cinema (AAWIC) is set to host a special virtual screening side event during the 79th...

Workers call off protest that grounded flights at Kenya’s main airport

Kenya's airport workers' union has called off a strike that grounded flights in the country's main airport on Wednesday over...

Senegal: President Bassirou Diomaye Faye promises to combat human trafficking after deadly shipwreck

Three days after a devastating shipwreck off the coast of Mbour, which claimed the lives of over 125 people, search...

UK to nominate Nigerian-born law Professor Dapo Akande for International Court of Justice in 2026

The United Kingdom has announced its intention to nominate Professor Dapo Akande, a Nigerian-born law expert, for election as a...

Senegal empowers youth to preserve coastal environments through educational initiative

In a remarkable effort to protect Senegal’s coastline and engage the youth, the Senegal Youth Consortium (CJS) has launched a...

Mpox awareness,vaccine rollout bring hope in DR Congo

Despite challenges, medical workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s South Kivu province are hopeful as awareness about mpox grows...

Daylight Africa Week 2024 wraps up with hope and empowerment for African communities

The third annual Daylight Africa Week, an initiative focused on promoting tourism, cultural exchange, and economic empowerment across Africa, successfully...

Davido thrills fans at Ethiopia’s New Year celebration with electrifying performance

Addis Ababa – Renowned Afrobeat artist Davido delighted thousands of fans in Addis Ababa during Ethiopia’s New Year celebration as...

Mayor Eric Adams’ Community OpEd: Starting the new school year with new buildings, new curricula, and more

We came into office with a clear mission: to build a safer, more affordable city. And our initiatives for our...

ECOWAS launches Gender Equality seal initiative

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has inaugurated the Gender Equality Committee (GEC) to spearhead the Seal of...

Stranded, frustrated Kenya’s airport workers begin strike, ground flights

At Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), the Kenya's Airport Workers Union has initiated a strike that commenced at midnight,...

Ethiopia urges peaceful resolution to Nile water dispute, calls for genuine negotiations with Egypt

Addis Ababa – Ethiopia has called for peaceful negotiations with Egypt over the use of the Nile River, dismissing recent...

Rwanda seeks $1.7 billion investment to boost agriculture opportunities at Africa Food Systems Forum

At the 2024 Africa Food Systems Forum, Rwanda launched the “Rwanda Legacy Program,” highlighting the need for $1.68 billion in...

Ghana: Bawumia, Mahama set the stage for Ghana’s high-stakes presidential election

Ghana’s 2024 presidential election is poised to be a closely contested and pivotal poll as Mahamudu Bawumia, the ruling New...

Nigeria: FG and ASUU set for further discussions to resolve outstanding issues

The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) are set to meet today, Wednesday, 11 September 2024,...

Delegates from 30 African countries gather in Nigeria for AI conference

Tech leaders, academics, policymakers, and entrepreneurs from across Africa and beyond have come together in Nigeria for the 2024 Pan-African...

Nigeria partners with China on $3.3bn Brass Methanol Project to boost economic growth, industrialization

Nigeria’s petrochemical industry is set for a significant boost as the $3.3 billion Brass Methanol Project moves closer to realization,...

Kenya’s youth adopt new style of anti-Ruto activism through grassroots civic education

Kenya’s youth have adopted a new form of activism, focusing on grassroots civic education to raise awareness about alleged corruption...

Banjul, Brooklyn Park bridge cities, forge stronger ties

Rohey Malick-Lowe, the Mayor of Banjul, shared an insightful update on her Facebook page about a significant diplomatic engagement with...

Education under siege as over 14,000 schools closed in West, Central Africa

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has reported that violence and insecurity have forced the closure of more than 14,000 schools...

North Africa explores new wheat suppliers amid French yield challenges

North African countries, including Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia, are actively seeking new wheat suppliers following a significant drop in French...

Egypt commits to relentless pursuit of Gaza ceasefire

Egyptian and Danish officials convened in Cairo on Monday as part of a diplomatic effort to de-escalate tensions and prevent...

Morocco’s mountain communities continue rebuilding efforts one year after devastating earthquake

One year after the devastating 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco’s High Atlas mountains, mountain communities like Amizmiz and Imi N'Tala are...

Ethiopia’s new VAT law aims to broaden tax base, enhance economic growth

Ethiopia’s newly introduced VAT law, aimed at expanding the country’s tax base, has the potential to bring significant growth and...

Morocco’s mountain communities continue rebuilding efforts one year after devastating earthquake

One year after the devastating 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco’s High Atlas mountains, mountain communities like Amizmiz and Imi N'Tala are...

Life in most notorious in DR Congo Makala Prison

DR Congo Makala Prison is largest and most notorious jail, is often described as "hell" by former inmates and observers...

Tanzanian president calls for investigation into killing of opposition figure

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has condemned the tragic death of Mohamed Ali Kibao, a senior member of the opposition...

Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei to be honored with memorial service on September 14

The life and achievements of Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei will be celebrated on September 14 with a memorial service...

Nigeria: Value-Added Tax (VAT) rate stays at 7.5% — Finance minister confirms

The Federal Government of Nigeria has confirmed that the Value-Added Tax (VAT) rate remains at 7.5%, dispelling recent rumours of...

ECOWAS, media leaders unite to tackle misinformation, propel West African integration

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, in collaboration with the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), initiated...

Algeria president Abdelmadjid Tebboune joins challengers in criticising poll irregularities

Just hours after he was declared winner of Algeria’s presidential election with 94.7 per cent of the vote, President Abdelmadjid...

Kenyan government enhances safety measures in schools after tragic fire

The Kenyan government is taking swift action to improve safety in boarding schools after a tragic fire at Hillside Endarasha...

$1bn Kogi steel project set to transform Nigeria’s steel sector — FG