AFRICA’S gaming industry is on track to surpass $1bn in revenue by the end of 2024, marking a significant milestone in its rapid growth. This surge is fuelled by the continent’s young population, improved internet connectivity, and the widespread adoption…
RESCUE operations have been intensified following the crash of a privately owned aircraft into Lake Malawi on Tuesday afternoon, with two people still missing. The plane, operated by the Zimbabwean company Nyasa Express, was carrying two Dutch nationals and…
REPRESENTATIVES from seven African cities participated in a study tour from August 5 to August 13, 2024, visiting the Brazilian cities of São Paulo, Fortaleza, and Curitiba to explore innovative solutions for sustainable urban development. The tour was organised…
CHINA-AFRICA economic and trade cooperation has significantly progressed since the 2021 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit, bringing tangible benefits to both regions. Assistant Minister of Commerce Tang Wenhong highlighted these advancements during a press conference, emphasising the success of…
THE military governments of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have jointly addressed the United Nations Security Council, accusing Ukraine of providing support to rebel groups operating in the Sahel region of West Africa, according to a statement from Mali’s…
AN American Airlines flight from Boston to Dallas-Fort Worth made an emergency landing in Little Rock due to reports of a possible odour detected in the cabin. According to reports, an American Airlines plane made an emergency landing in…
Bob Menendez’s resignation from the US Senate became official Tuesday, a much-anticipated move that follows his conviction on bribery charges in July. The New Jersey Democrat was found guilty on 16 counts tied to a scheme where he accepted…
RULES for liquids in hand luggage are being tightened again at airports throughout the European Union beginning on September 1. Passengers would once again be limited to containers of no more than 100 millilitres. Passengers are also required to pack…
FORMER First Lady Michelle Obama sent the Democratic National Convention into a frenzy on Tuesday after she shot back at former President Donald Trump’s remarks about “Black jobs.” After praising Vice President Kamala Harris’s “laughter and her light,” Obama said: Now, unfortunately, we know what…
KENYA’S Supreme Court on Tuesday suspended a lower court’s decision that declared the 2023 Finance Law unconstitutional. The suspension aims to maintain budget stability until the government’s appeal is heard next month. The finance laws, presented to parliament annually, are…
