Month February 2025

Africa’s Safari Tourism Market To Reach $34.5bn By 2033

ACCORDING to the latest report by Future Market Insights, Africa’s safari tourism industry is projected to generate $18.01bn in revenue by the end of 2023, with an expected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7 percent. This growth trajectory is set to push…

Mahama’s New Govt Targets Youth Job Creation

THE newly elected Mahama administration has placed youth employment at the centre of its governance agenda, aiming to address Ghana’s rising unemployment crisis while mitigating the broader threat of economic-driven extremism across West Africa. With the launch of Ghana’s Ministry…

Trump’s Aid Freeze Halts HIV, Health Programmes in Africa

THE decision by US President Donald Trump to suspend foreign aid has triggered a humanitarian crisis in Africa, forcing critical health programmes to shut down and leaving millions at risk. The freeze, which includes a 90-day suspension of all USAID-funded programmes, has…

Zamfara School Fire Kills 17 Children

  AT least 17 children have died in a devastating fire at an Islamic school in Kauran Namoda, Zamfara state, northern Nigeria. Several other pupils sustained injuries and were rushed to local health centres for treatment, according to BBC Hausa. The…

WhatsApp’s New Call Features And Security Updates

WHATSAPP, the world’s most widely used instant messaging platform, continues to innovate and refine its user experience. With over two billion users globally, the Meta-owned application has introduced a significant update focused on enhancing voice and video call functionalities, making…