Italian-run space centre in Kenya to be used again for earth observation
An Italian-run space centre in Kenya will be used again for the launch of Earth observation satellites in the coming…
Kenyan shilling stable versus dollar, LSEG data shows
The Kenyan shilling was stable against the dollar on Monday, data from the London Stock Exchange Group showed. At 0657…
Chicago marathon: Ruth Chepngetich shatters world record time
Ruth Chepngetich, from Kenya, set a new world record at the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, finishing in an impressive 2:09:56,…
Portable ultrasound devices revolutionize maternal care in Kenya
Portable ultrasound devices are changing the landscape of maternal healthcare in Kenya’s remote villages, allowing for earlier identification of pregnancy…
Frelimo’s candidate wins in Maputo amid ongoing vote count
The candidate from the ruling Frelimo party has been declared the winner in Mozambique’s capital, Maputo, as announced by the…
Egypt: Second deadly train crash in weeks
The second train crash in recent weeks has left many injured in Egypt early on Sunday (Oct. 13). Local media…
South Africa’s 1st democratic Labour Minister, former Reserve Bank Governor Tito Mboweni has died
Tito Mboweni, South Africa’s first Minister of Labour after the end of Apartheid has passed away. Local media reported Saturday…
Some Chadian opposition parties to boycott Dec. 29 legislative, provincial, and municipal polls
About 15 opposition parties in Chad will boycott the upcoming legislative, provincial, and municipal elections. The groups have notably denounced…
Zambians struggle with electricity shortages driven by drought
Less than half of Zambia’s 20 million people had access to electricity before Kariba’s problems. Millions more have now been…
Israeli army presses for broader evacuation of northern Gaza
The Israeli military renewed Saturday (Oct. 12) orders for Palestinians in the northern Gaza Strip to leave their shelters. In…
Angola: Third edition of International Jazz Festival ends
For four days, Angola’s capital vibed to the rhythm of jazz. Six countries were invited at the third edition of…
South African tax service says $1.2 bln paid out in 6 weeks since pension reform
South Africa’s tax service said on Friday that 21.4 billion rand ($1.2 billion) had been paid out in the six…
Nigeria signs deal to supply gas to proposed $3.5 billion petrochemical plant
Nigeria took a major step in its quest to earn revenue from its vast gas reserves, signing a deal with…
Senegal’s first AFCON 2025 qualifier without Cisse
On Friday, Senegal held a training session ahead of their first leg match against Malawi in the 2025 Africa Cup…
UN says needs safe locations to house Lebanon displaced
The International Organization for Migration’s regional director has criticised the “minimal” support provided so far for the hundreds of thousands…
Festival season kicks off in India, with colourful celebrations underway
Durga Puja celebrations are underway across India, with thousands gathering at temporary shrines to Hindu goddess Durga, who is seen…
24 countries’ leaders to come to BRICS summit in Russia, Kremlin says
Russian President’s foreign affairs adviser Yuri Ushakov said Thursday that 24 leaders have confirmed their participation in a summit of…
Fear and food insecurity in Northeastern Nigeria on the rise
Humanitarian workers and locals are warning of worsening hunger and malnutrition levels among internally displaced people in northeastern Nigeria amid…
In French Caribbean territory of Martinique, unrest persists despite curfew
Unrest continues to rock French Caribbean Island of Martinique. The territory’s main airport was targeted by demonstrators in a fresh…
Ghana: Catholic Church takes stand against illegal mining also known as ‘Galamsey’
The Bishops of the Accra Archdiocese, alongside thousands of Catholic parishioners, organized an ‘Environmental Prayer Walk’ in the Ghanaian capital…