Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — In an increasingly hostile environment for the press, journalists worldwide continue to face life-threatening pressures and violence, underscoring the urgency of the 10th International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists (IDEI), which opens today in Addis Ababa. Hosted by UNESCO and marking two decades since the creation of the…
Accra, Ghana — Ghana’s National HIV and AIDS Control Programme has reported a troubling increase in new HIV infections, with over 34000 new cases detected between January and the third quarter of 2024. Dr Stephen Ayisi Addo, Programme Manager, shared this data during the launch of the 2024 World AIDS Day campaign, held by the…
Malabo, Equatorial Guinea – Baltasar Engonga Ebang, a high-ranking official in Equatorial Guinea’s anti-corruption agency, is embroiled in a major scandal after over 400 explicit videos were discovered during a fraud investigation. Engonga, who leads the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), reportedly filmed numerous encounters with high-profile women, including wives and sisters of prominent officials,…
Abuja, Nigeria – The President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, Dr Omar Touray, has urged member states to work together swiftly to make the African-Atlantic Gas Project (AAGP) a reality. Dr Touray’s call to action was conveyed at a joint meeting of ECOWAS Ministers of Hydrocarbons and Energy, with Morocco…
In the centuries preceding the birth of Jesus Christ, Africa held a vastly different geographical and cultural landscape from what we know today. Ancient historical and religious texts, including the Bible, offer intriguing clues about how this continent was viewed by those who chronicled early civilisations. Many of these records reveal that vast regions, which…
CAF Disciplinary Board Renders Verdict Against Libya Football Federation Over Regulation Breach In The Suspended Match Between Libya Vs Nigeria Benghazi, October 26, 2024 – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Disciplinary Board has issued a decision against the Libya Football Federation (LFF) for violations surrounding the recent CAF African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers….
Renowned economist and technology entrepreneur, Prof. Ndubuisi Ekekwe, has raised concerns about Nigeria’s worsening economic situation, citing significant declines in the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and unsustainable borrowing practices. Speaking on the current state of Nigeria’s economy, Ekekwe highlighted alarming statistics that reveal a substantial contraction in GDP over the past eight years, and…
In a world where ambition and achievement often come later in life, some individuals defy the norms and pursue their dreams at an early age. One such extraordinary story is that of Graham Shema, an 8-year-old aviation enthusiast from Uganda who is already soaring to new heights in the field of aviation. Graham’s journey into…
Tanzania has successfully completed the construction of a 3.2-kilometre bridge over Lake Victoria, an ambitious infrastructure project costing $300 million. The newly completed bridge, which spans the Mwanza Gulf, is set to significantly enhance trade connectivity between Tanzania and its East African neighbours, including Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi. Located near the city of Mwanza, the…
The Uhuru 3 Chairman and Co-defenders, Omali Yeshitela, and Penny Hess and Jesse Nevel are calling on all defenders of justice and freedom to take immediate action by submitting letters calling for fairness and the most lenient sentence by October 15, 2024. On September 12, 2024, The Uhuru 3 were exonerated of the major charge…
