Michigan’s Supreme Court is set to keep former President Donald Trump on the state’s primary election ballot. The court has today said it will not hear an appeal of a lower court’s ruling from groups seeking to remove the former president from appearing on the primary ballot ahead of the […]
Central African country, Angola has today announced it is leaving the oil organization, OPEC over a disagreement on production quotas following the organization’s decision last month to further reduce output next year. This was disclosed by the country’s Mineral Resources and Petroleum minister Diamantino Azevedo stating that the […]
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has taken immediate action, deciding to recall all international staff from Ethiopia following a serious breach of diplomatic protocol. The office will remain operational with an Officer-in-Charge, ensuring continuity. This decision, prompted by a recent diplomatic incident involving the unlawful arrest and assault of two […]
The President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has won the presidential elections with 89.6 percent of the votes for a new six-year term as announced by the country’s electoral authority. According to the electoral authority head, Hazem Badawy, he said, the turnout of voters was the highest ever seen stating […]
African universities are spearheading a UN initiative to adopt 5G Tech Spaces as Digital Climate Action tools to achieve Net Zero Emissions (NZE) and limit global warming to 1.5°C. Highlights: African universities are embracing 5G Tech Spaces to accelerate climate-smart innovation and research. 5G Tech Spaces provide a cost-effective, modular […]
Veteran Liberian politician Joseph Boakai was officially declared the winner of the presidential election, succeeding outgoing George Weah. Boakai, 78, secured victory with 50.64% of the votes against Weah’s 49.36%. Weah’s graceful acceptance of defeat garnered praise globally for promoting a non-violent transfer of power. Despite Boakai’s narrow lead […]
In a bid to save money amidst Malawi’s ongoing economic crisis, President Lazarus Chakwera has announced the immediate suspension of all international travel for himself and his government officials. This decision follows the country’s recent devaluation of its currency and the securing of a loan from the International Monetary Fund […]
The world’s population reached 8 billion on November 15, 2022. This is a significant milestone in human history, and it raises important questions about the future of our planet. The United Nations estimates that the world’s population will continue to grow in the coming decades, reaching 9.7 billion by 2050 […]
South African police have arrested several suspects in connection with the 2020 robbery of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s farm, where millions of rand were stolen. The arrests were made on December 4, 2023, after a months-long investigation by the Hawks, a South African police unit tasked with investigating serious and organized […]
Rwanda lifted visa restrictions for all African countries on Thursday, becoming the fourth African country to announce such a measure aimed at boosting tourism and trade. The other three countries that have waived visas for African nationals are Gambia, Benin, and Seychelles. The move is seen as a major step […]
