SA power sector causes severe pollution problems – report
Nigeria, South Africa and Egypt suffer the highest levels of air pollution in Africa, environmental NGO Greenpeace said in a…
Harmful practices continue to hold girls back – Jewel Taylor
Poverty, early pregnancy and harmful cultural practices are hindering the progress of young women in West Africa, Liberia’s former Vice-President…
Russian warship docks in Eritrea port
In a rare visit, a Russian navy warship has arrived at Eritrea’s main Red Sea port of Massawa, amid tension…
Mozambique approves extradition treaty with Rwanda
The Mozambican parliament has ratified an extradition agreement with Rwanda despite concerns it could be used against critics of Rwandan…
President Cyril Ramaphosa congratulates President-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal
President Cyril Ramaphosa has on behalf of the government and people of South Africa congratulated President-elect Mr. Bassirou Diomaye Faye,…
How President Joseph Boakai hopes to rid Liberia of its problems
He won power by promising to end corruption – but try telling that to the people who want him to…
Western Cape Education wins national primary school track and field championships
The Western Cape’s primary school athletes won the national track and field championships in Limpopo for the first time ever…
Power blackout hits much of Ethiopia
Ethiopia’s state-run power company has said large portions of the country have been hit by an electricity blackout due to…
South Africa’s ex-President Zuma barred from election
South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma has been barred from running in May’s general election, the country’s electoral commission (IEC)…
Police link prominent SA businessman to rapper’s murder
A businessman who is a member of a powerful South African family has been linked to the murder of popular…
New $1.4 billion plan to support South Sudanese refugees
The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, and partners on Thursday appealed for $1.4 billion this year to support more than two…
Sweden allocates SEK 120 million for Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine through World Food Programme (WFP)
The Government is allocating SEK 120 million for efforts to fight hunger in Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine. This support will…
United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee publishes findings on Chile, Guyana, Indonesia, Namibia, Serbia, Somalia and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
The UN Human Rights Committee today issued its findings on Chile, Guyana, Indonesia, Namibia, Serbia, Somalia and the United Kingdom…
Democratic Republic of the Congo: More than 44,000 people receive emergency food aid as violence in eastern provinces intensifies
As humanitarian needs continue to grow at an alarming rate, the resources available to respond to the crisis are in…
Eritrea: Russia’s Pacific Fleet Frigate Arrives in Massawa
The Russian Pacific Fleet frigate, Marshal Shaposhnikov, arrived today, 28 March, for a five-day port call in Massawa, commemorating the…
Government tables Shs58 trillion budget for 2024/2025
Government has presented a Shs58.34 national budget for the 2024/2025 financial year, intended to focus on ‘full monetisation of the…
Finance releases funds for Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) casual labourers
The Ministry of Finance has released funds required to pay salary arrears for casual labourers employed by Kampala Capital City…
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) Shares the Abundance of Ramadan with the Nigerien People
By benefiting the spiritual atmosphere of Ramadan, Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) provided food support to the people of…
Qatari Aircraft Carrying Assistance for Palestinians in Gaza arrives in Egypt’s El Arish
A Qatar Armed Forces aircraft arrived in the city of El Arish in the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt, carrying…
Kenya: Safari Rally to be Extended to Five Days
The government is planning to extend the World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally from a three-day sporting event to five…