U.S. sanctions RSF procurement chief for prolonging Sudan conflict
The United State Treasury Department has sanctioned Algoney Hamdan Dagalo Musa, the procurement director of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF),...
Month: October 2024
Gambia: NAWEC offers condolences after death of seven workers in high-tension incident
The management and staff of the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) has offered condolence after the tragic loss of...
ECOWAS Chairman emphasizes democracy, integration at ARCAN event
The Association of Retired Career Ambassadors of Nigeria (ARCAN) recently hosted its annual lecture for 2024, drawing attention to the...
Voting underway in key election in Mozambique
Mozambique is voting for a new president in an election on Wednesday that could extend the ruling party’s 49 years...
Controversy surrounds Ghana’s unpassed anti-LGBTQ law
A Controversy was held in Accra, Ghana, on Tuesday to call for the approval of the anti-LGBT law. This law...
Last-minute interventions save Healthy Lifestyle event at Lincoln Hospital
Last-minute interventions ensured that Sheikh Musa Drammeh’s Healthy Lifestyle event at Lincoln Hospital proceeded as planned, following a brief cancellation...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Op-Ed: Keeping New Yorkers Safe and Warm This Fall and Winter
New Yorkers deserve safe, warm, and comfortable living conditions during fall and winter, and the city is here to make...
Burkina Faso: Military Junta suspends Voice of America
Burkina Faso's military government has suspended the US-funded broadcaster Voice of America (VOA) for three months, following comments regarding the...
Hollywood star Idris Elba champions African cinema in Ghana
As Idris Elba strode through the halls of the Africa Cinema Summit in Ghana’s capital, Accra, it was clear that...
Gambia’s: Ministry of lands takes firm action to protect Cape Point wetland from unauthorized development
The Gambia's environmental assets, the Ministry of Lands, Regional Government, and Religious Affairs has ordered an immediate halt to all...
USAID provides health insurance to 1,201 orphans, women in Bauchi
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has paid over N10.8 million in health insurance premiums for 1,201 orphans,...
African researchers lead the way in advancing HIV prevention technologies
Africa’s role in advancing HIV prevention has taken center stage at the 5th HIV Research for Prevention Conference (HIVR4P 2024)...
Museveni expresses willingness to mediate Sudan’s conflict
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has announced his readiness to mediate the ongoing conflict in Sudan, provided that both warring factions...
Kais Saied’s landslide reelection strengthens his grip on power
President Kais Saied's achieved a decisive victory in Tunisia's reelection on Monday, solidifying his hold on power following a first...
United Gambian Association to bid farewell to outgoing president ,welcome new leadership
The United Gambian Association (UGA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving Gambians across the United States, will host a special...
Ethiopia’s FM elected president, replaces country’s first female head of state
Ethiopia's two houses of parliament elected Taye Atske Selassie, the country's top diplomat, president on Monday (Oct. 7). Taye Atske...
Concerns raised over congolese cobalt and child labor practices
In September, the U.S. Department of Labor added the Democratic Republic of Congolese cobalt and child to its list of...
Burundi farmers band together to get fair prices for avocados
Farmers in a remote part of Burundi know to look for a truck parked by a highway when they want...
Rwanda launches trial for Marburg virus as death toll climbs to 12
Rwanda health authorities have begun a vaccine study against Marburg virus. The U.S. non profit Sabin Vaccine Institute said it...
South Africa’s Government of National Unity works toward balanced migration policy
South Africa's Government of National Unity (GNU) is working toward creating a balanced and sustainable migration policy that addresses both...
U.S. envoy proposes intervention forces to protect civilians, pave way for Sudan peace talks
The U.S. Special envoy to Sudan, Tom Perriello, has introduced a new roadmap aimed at reducing tensions in the ongoing...
Tunisians cast their ballots in presidential election, hopeful for positive change
Tunisians headed to the polls on Sunday to cast their ballots in the country’s presidential election, with many hoping the...
Thousands rally in Accra, united in call to end illegal mining in Ghana
Thousands rally in Accra over the weekend, standing together to demand action against illegal mining, also known as 'Galamsey,' which...
Israel’s quest for peace amidst Gaza proximity threats
In the complex geopolitical landscape of the amidst Gaza, few countries encapsulate the struggle for security and survival like Israel's....
Zimbabwe’s government begins compensating farmers, step towards agricultural revival
Zimbabwe's government has announced the distribution of an initial $20 million in compensation to both local black and foreign white...
DRC begins long-awaited mpox vaccination campaign to curb outbreak
GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo – After facing logistical delays, the DRC has launched a crucial vaccination campaign to fight...
Uganda strengthens preparedness for future outbreaks with advanced laboratory systems
Uganda is taking significant strides in preparedness for future disease outbreaks with the development of its advanced laboratory systems. National...
Ghana reports first mpox case of the year, health authorities take swift action
Ghana has reported its first case of mpox in 2024, and the country's health service is taking swift measures to...
Tunisians prepare to vote in pivotal presidential election with hopes for stability
As nearly 10 million Tunisians prepare to head to the polls on Sunday for the presidential election, the nation is...
Civil society coalition supports timely enforcement of EU deforestation regulation
A newly formed coalition of civil society organizations, VOCAL (Voice of Organizations in Coffee Alliance), is advocating for the timely...
WHO approves first mpox diagnostic test for emergency use, expanding global testing capacity
The World Health Organization (WHO) has taken a significant step in the fight against mpox by approving the first in...
23 dead, 40 rescued after boat capsizes on DRC’s Lake Kivu, survivors highlight swift response
Tragedy struck on Lake Kivu near Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC's) as an overloaded boat capsized, leaving...
Ethiopia implements Transport reforms to drive national growth, prosperity
Ethiopia’s Ministry of Transport and Logistics is implementing significant reforms in road and railway systems as part of its broader...
Public participation on Deputy President Gachagua’s impeachment sparks national engagement
Public participation in the impeachment process of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has officially commenced across Kenya, offering citizens an opportunity...
Sudan’s emergency response rooms nominated for Nobel Peace Prize for humanitarian efforts
Sudan’s Emergency Response Rooms have been nominated for the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize. These volunteer teams, who have worked tirelessly...
South Africa’s top court to hear petition on President Ramaphosa’s impeachment
The Constitutional Court has announced it will hear a petition next month filed by two opposition parties seeking to revive...
Ghana confirmed first Mpox case of the year, authorities quickly respond with testing and contact tracing
Ghana has confirmed its first Mpox case of 2024, and health officials are taking swift action to control the situation....
Rwanda to launch clinical trials for Marburg disease vaccines, treatments, boosting containment efforts
Rwanda is set to begin vaccine and therapeutic clinical trials for Marburg disease in the coming weeks, a significant step...
Libya’s resumed full oil production, boosting stability and economic prospects
Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced Thursday that the country has resumed full oil production after nearly two months of...
Togo: Authorities urged to investigate violence at opposition party event to protect peaceful assembly rights
Togo Authorities have been urged to investigate the violence that erupted during the Convention Démocratique des Peuples Africains (CDPA) opposition...
Zambia’s bonds rise as 2025 budget earns praise for fiscal reforms
Zambia's dollar bonds surged following international praise for its 2025 budget, signaling global confidence in the country’s fiscal strategy. The...
Ethiopia embraces electric vehicles revolution despite infrastructure challenges
Ethiopia has taken a bold step towards environmental sustainability by becoming the first country in the world to ban the...
Chimamanda Adichie to release her first novel in a decade, ‘Dream Count’
Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is set to release her highly anticipated novel, Dream Count, in March 2025, marking...
Gospel music legend Solly Moholo leaves behind powerful legacy of faith, inspiration
South Africa is celebrating the life and enduring legacy of Solly Moholo, a beloved gospel music icon, who passed away...
Calls for justice, unity rise in response to tragic farm incident in South Africa
In the wake of a tragic incident involving two black women who were allegedly killed on a Limpopo farm, South...
Kenyan Women Engineers committee seeks greater inclusion in policy formulation
The chairperson of Kenyan Women Engineers Committee, Engr. Jennifer Gache has canvassed the inclusion of engineers in Nigeria’s policy formulation...
Sudan’s journalists rally to rebuild media sector as war devastation sparks renewed efforts
Despite the destruction of 90% of Sudan’s media infrastructure and the displacement of around a thousand journalists due to ongoing...
Gambian president reaffirms commitment to press freedom amid controversy over succession story
In a recent event that raised concerns about press freedom, Gambian President Adama Barrow has assured the public of his...
Mayor Eric Adams Community OpEd: New Yorkers Are Saying “Yes” to More Affordable Housing and “City of Yes”
Last week, the City Planning Commission listened to the voices of countless New Yorkers and said ‘yes’ to the “City...
Gambian reiterates commitment to information access at global conference
On October 1st, 2024, the Gambian Minister of Information, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, represented The country at a global conference held...