A UGANDAN military tribunal has convicted 16 members of the opposition party, the National Unity Platform (NUP), on charges of ‘illegal possession of explosive devices and treachery.’ The court’s ruling has raised serious concerns, with defence lawyers suggesting the proceedings were deeply…
IN today’s digital era, critical thinking has become an indispensable skill. With the vast and overwhelming amount of information available online, individuals must be able to effectively assess, analyse, and make informed decisions regarding the credibility and validity of…
THE 2024 World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony has announced its winners, showcasing the best of the continent’s tourism industry at the prestigious Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort in Diani Beach, Kenya. The ceremony, held in one…
THE African Energy Finance Summit, held as part of the African Energy Week (AEW) conference in Cape Town, is set to galvanise investment in Africa’s energy sector. This year’s summit, hosted in partnership with the African Export-Import Bank and S&P Global Commodity…
TAIWAN has firmly rejected South Africa’s demand to relocate its representative office from the capital, Pretoria, to Johannesburg, calling the request a breach of a long-standing agreement. Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Jeff Liu, announced on Tuesday that this…
FROM October 28 to November 1, 2024, the African Medicines Regulatory Harmonisation (AMRH) initiative will celebrate its 15th anniversary at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Maputo, Mozambique. This year’s biennial AMRH Week, organised by the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD)…
A LONDON-BASED drug smuggling ring has been sentenced after importing 1,500 kilos of cannabis into the UK from Ghana, concealed in sacks of cassava flour. Daniel Yeboah, 54, Kristoffen Baidoo, 48, Kwaku Bonsu, 52, all from London, and Edward Adjei,…
FORMER Attorney General of the Federal and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has been appointed as the chairman of the Pan African Business Forum, AABF, Judicial Review and Transformation of African Committees. Malami, who served under former President Muhammadu Buhari,…
THE Commissioner for Roads and Bridges, Mr. Ethan Osazemen Uzamere, has been awarded the prestigious Justice of the Peace (JP) recognition by the Edo State Judiciary. This lifetime honour acknowledges his outstanding humanitarian contributions and unwavering commitment to societal development.…
EUROPEAN Union (EU) election observers have reported evidence of vote tampering in Mozambique’s recent election, as unrest continues to spread across the country. The EU’s observer mission revealed irregularities during vote counting and alleged that election results had been altered…
