US issues security alert to its citizens in Kenya
l The United States has issued a security alert to its citizens in Kenya over potential terrorist attacks in the…
Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso seek re-admission to regional blocs
l The foreign ministers of Mali, Guinea and Burkina Faso have called for their countries’ reinstatement into two regional blocs…
Seven Russians sanctioned over ransomware cyber-crime
UK and US announce rare joint action against the men, including freezing their assets. Source link
South Africa’s Ramaphosa declares ‘state of disaster’ on power | Energy News
Ramaphosa’s declaration comes as the South African energy sector struggles to resolve prolonged daily power blackouts, known as load shedding.…
Can we make the internet less power-thirsty?
New technology promises to ease the strain caused by energy-guzzling data centres. Source link
Lula goes to Washington eyeing a ‘new era’ in US-Brazil relations | Joe Biden News
Newly elected Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will seek to “kickstart a new era of relations” with the…
‘One of a kind’: Radhouane Slimane and Tunisia’s basketball boom | Basketball News
When African champions US Monastir step onto the court on Friday at the FIBA Intercontinental Cup (ICC), it could be…
Watchdog warns monitoring not keeping up with surveillance tech
The surveillance camera commissioner warns of an “explosion” of devices such as drones and body-worn video. Source link
Australia eye three-peat at Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup | Cricket
A line of argument has become increasingly prominent among followers of international cricket in recent years: When there’s a women’s…
Russia’s Lavrov visits Sudan on diplomatic push in Africa’s Sahel | News
Lavrov arrived in Khartoum seeking to bolster the two countries’ economic ties, especially in infrastructure. Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov…
Ukraine war: Elon Musk's SpaceX firm bars Kyiv from using Starlink tech for drone control
The firm says it has limited Kyiv’s ability to use its Starlink satellite internet for military ends. Source link
Middle East roundup: Devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria | Earthquakes News
Earthquakes kill thousands across Syria and Turkey, five dead in an Israeli raid on Jericho, and a woman’s killing leads…
US warns citizens over terror threats in Kenya
News US warns citizens over terror threats in Kenya Thursday February 09 2023 Entrance to US embassy in Gigiri, Nairobi.…
In South Africa, ‘load shedding’ takes a toll on small businesses | Energy
Cape Town, South Africa – In the five years since Corner Cafe opened its doors a few metres away from…
Kenya police surround ex-interior minister’s home
l Police reportedly surrounded the home of former Kenya Interior minister Fred Matiang’i in Nairobi’s Karen suburb on Wednesday night…
Relatives of Eritrean military draft dodgers ‘punished’
l Human Rights Watch says the authorities in Eritrea are punishing the relatives of people accused of evading forced military…
Algeria recalls envoy to France in spat over wanted activist
Algeria has recalled its ambassador to France for consultations, the presidency said on Wednesday in a new spat over the…
Malawi state loses anti-corruption chief suspension bid
l l A high court in Malawi has rejected a bid by the government to uphold the suspension of head…
Kenya ex-interior minister seeks anticipatory bail
l Kenya’s former interior minister Fred Matiang’i has sought anticipatory bail, saying he fears he could be arrested and arraigned…
Uganda to impose rubbish bin fines on drivers
l Uganda’s environmental management agency says it will start imposing fines from April on motorists driving private cars without rubbish…