Chad’s Interim President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno Emerges Victorious in Presidential Election
Chad’s political landscape saw a decisive turn as interim president Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno secured victory in the presidential election,…
Category: Africa
Namibia Achieves Milestone in Combating Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission
Namibia has made history as the first African nation and the first high-burden country globally to achieve a significant milestone…
WHO Concerned Over Monkeypox Outbreak in DRC
The World Health Organization (WHO) expressed deep concern over the escalating monkeypox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo…
Farmers Embrace Fertilizer in East Africa, Boosting Crop Yields
Despite recent setbacks, Elias, a prominent agricultural figure, reports a significant uptake of fertilizer among farmers, with 96 percent opting…
Detention of Investigative Journalist Sparks Concern Over Press Freedom in Nigeria
Opposition and activists calls for the release of Daniel Ojukwu, a journalist affiliated with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ),…
UN Chief Offers Condolences, Ready to Aid East Africa Flood Victims
Footage of impassable roads continues to emerge from Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, and other East African countries as flooding wreaks havoc…
Kenya Names First Woman Air Force Chief
Kenya’s President William Ruto has appointed Maj. Gen. Fatuma Gaiti Ahmed as the first female commander of the air force,…
Burkina Faso Suspends BBC and Voice of America
Burkina Faso suspended the BBC and Voice of America radio stations for their coverage of a report by Human Rights…
Kenyan Startup Transforms Plastic Waste into Solar-Powered Freezers
A Kenyan startup is tackling two challenges—pollution and food storage—by transforming plastic waste into solar-powered freezers. Kuza Freezer, based in…
Nigeria’s Tunde Onakoya Sets World Record for Longest Chess Marathon
A Nigerian chess champion has broken the world record for the longest chess marathon after playing unbeaten for more than…