MALI’S government has declared a national state of emergency following weeks of heavy rainfall that have caused devastating floods, resulting in 30 deaths since June. The decision was made during an emergency cabinet meeting led by Col. Assimi Goita, the…
CONSUMING too much caffeine is definitely bad for your health, and there may be good reasons why some people want to quit it altogether. But if you despair at the idea of giving up your morning coffee, fear not. There’s…
Bill Ackman and Sean “Diddy” Combs are among the list of owners of Elon Musk’s X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter. The platform has been forced to disclose its investors as part of a lawsuit brought by…
A SOCIAL media rivalry between Nigeria and South Africa has escalated into a disruptive prank affecting drivers of the online taxi service Bolt. Users from both countries have been booking and then cancelling rides across borders, leaving drivers frustrated and…
THE UK-Zimbabwe Business Expo 2024 is scheduled to take place on October 5 at the Bethel Convention Centre in Birmingham. Organised by the Zimbabweans in Diaspora Organisation (ZIDO) and Vaka Ekhaya, the event aims to deepen economic connections between Zimbabwe…
THIRTY small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Rwanda have been selected to receive financial and technical support through the AfriCircular Innovators Programme, a new initiative aimed at advancing circular economy projects across Africa. The programme, backed by the…
TEODORO Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea is 82 and has been in power for 45 years. Denis Sassou Nguesso of Congo, 79, has held on to power for 40 years. Cameroon’s Paul Biya is 91 and has been president for 42 years. Their extended…
ITALIAN Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani expressed a desire on Thursday to increase the number of African students studying in Italy, a statement that could intensify existing tensions within Italy’s ruling coalition over immigration and citizenship policies. Tajani, a member…
RWANDAN authorities have announced the suspension of activities for 43 faith-based organisations across the country, effective August 28, following an extensive crackdown on non-compliant religious institutions. The decision comes just weeks after the closure of over 5,000 illegal churches. A letter…
AT least 26 people tragically lost their lives in Malawi after a minivan collided with a fuel tanker and burst into flames. The horrifying incident occurred on Wednesday in the central Kasungu district, resulting in the total destruction of the…
