Medical Aid Arrives in Libya After Devastating Floods
AL ABRAQ, Libya (September 12, 2023) – Medical aid supplies have arrived at Al Abraq airport in Libya to assist with the aftermath of severe flooding that has ravaged the eastern city of Derna. Dams burst during a powerful storm, causing extensive damage and loss of life in the region. The medical aid, which includes […]
African Union Plans to Launch New Credit Rating Agency in 2024
The African Union (AU) is gearing up to establish a new African credit rating agency in 2024, aimed at addressing concerns that ratings assigned to African countries are often perceived as unfair. The agency will be headquartered in Africa and will provide its own evaluations of the lending risks associated with African nations, offering additional […]
British Warship Returns to Nigeria to Enhance Maritime Security
In a bid to combat maritime insecurity in the Gulf of Guinea, a Royal Navy warship, HMS Trent, has made its second visit to Nigeria in three years. The vessel arrived in Lagos on Sunday, and its crew is set to meet with Nigerian Navy authorities. HMS Trent’s first visit to Lagos in 2021 marked […]
Nigerian Appeals Court Rejects Majority of Petitions Challenging President’s Election Victory
An appeals court in Nigeria has dismissed two of the three petitions challenging the legitimacy of President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the February election. The remaining petition is still under deliberation, causing tension in Africa’s most populous country. Three opposition parties had contested the election results, alleging illegal announcements and arguing that Tinubu was not […]
Ugandan Church Sets Guinness World Record for Longest Claps
A church in Uganda, Phaneroo Ministries, has achieved a remarkable feat by setting a new Guinness World Record for the longest applause. In celebration of the church’s ninth anniversary, members of Phaneroo Ministries in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, gathered for a special event known as “Clap For Jesus.” During this extraordinary event, the congregation embarked on […]
Sierra Leone Hit By Power Cuts After Turkish Power Ship Switches Off Supply
Sierra Leone’s capital Freetown has been hit by power cuts after Turkey’s Karpowership switched off the electricity supply due to an unpaid debt of around $40 million, the energy minister said on Friday. Minister Kanja Sesay told Reuters that the outstanding amount “was accrued over time because the government subsidises more than half the cost […]
Rwandan Serial Killer Apprehended as More Than 10 Bodies Found in His Home
Rwandan authorities have arrested a suspected serial killer following a gruesome discovery of over 10 corpses buried in a pit within his Kigali residence. The 34-year-old suspect allegedly targeted his victims, both men and women, whom he met in bars and then lured to his rented accommodation on the outskirts of the Rwandan capital. According […]
Eswatini Celebrates 55th Independence Anniversary with Message of Peace and Diplomacy
Eswatini, Africa’s last absolute monarchy, marked its 55th independence anniversary with a grand celebration attended by King Mswati III and various dignitaries. The festivities took place at the Somhlolo National Stadium in Lobamba, where cheering crowds gathered to commemorate the occasion. Addressing his people, King Mswati III used the platform to extend a message of […]
Kenya and Democratic Republic of Congo Lift Visa Requirements for Mutual Travel
In a move aimed at fostering closer ties and easing travel restrictions between Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), both countries have reciprocally lifted visa requirements for their respective citizens. This significant development was formally announced by the Directorate General of Migration in the DRC, and it officially took effect on September 1, […]
Senegalese Navy Intercepts 118 Irregular Migrants off Coast
The Senegalese Navy successfully intercepted a group of 118 irregular migrants off the country’s coast, as part of their ongoing efforts to prevent dangerous journeys towards Europe. The patrol boat stopped the migrants near Saint-Louis in the north of Senegal. The intercepted migrants are scheduled to be transported to Dakar, although further details about their […]