Tuesday, November 26, 2024

AFRICA

South African athlete Caster Semenya wins in rights case

South African athlete Caster Semenya won her legal battle against Switzerland on Tuesday when the European Court of Human Rights ruled that she had been the victim of discrimination. The 32-year-old runner brought her case against Switzerland's supreme court after...

Zambia gears up for 1st FIFA Women’s WC appearance amid sexual misconduct allegations

A first group of Zambia's Copper Queens arrived in Auckland New Zealand on Monday (Jul .10).  A second group of players is set to land on the island on July 11. The squad's arrival in one of the two countries hosting...

World population day: Populations in Africa surge

As the United Nations prepares to mark World Population Day (July 11) , the demographic of nations around the globe is dramatically changing. Growing populations in India and Africa are leading to greater development but they both also face the...

The government of Tanzania invests US$86 million to the construction of new public secondary schools.

The government of Tanzania has released 208 billion Tanzanian shillings (about 86 million U.S. dollars) for the construction of new public secondary schools across the country to accommodate new entrants in January 2024, an official said on Saturday. Deogratius Ndejembi,...

Morocco crowned U23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champions

Fireworks for the Atlas Cubs in Rabat's Moulaye Abdallah stadium. Moroccan fans accompanied their players into Saturday night to pick up the trophy of the CAN U23. A 2-1 victory over Egypt at the end of the suspense was...

Niger in the grip of a blistering heatwave with high temperatures

Agadez, Niger is currently in the grip of a blistering heatwave, with high temperatures. The scorching heat is having a profound impact on both humans and livestock in the region. According to the National Meteorological Agency of Niger, temperatures have...

Kenya, Congo-Brazzaville sign 18 cooperation deals, abolish visa restrictions

The Kenyan Head of State, William Ruto, on a state visit to Congo-Brazzaville has announced the removal of visa restrictions to ease movement of people between his country and Congo. Received on arrival by his counterpart Denis Sassou Nguesso, President Ruto...

Can Africa pursue economic development without relying on fossil fuels?

As the global climate emergency intensifies, the question arises: Can Africa pursue economic development without relying on fossil fuels?  While many African countries heavily depend on oil and gas exports, the continent experiences the harshest impacts of climate change despite...

Nigeria: Fuel demand falls following end of subsidies

Fuel consumption has fallen in Nigeria since President Bola Tinubu removed costly subsidies. This is according to figures released to the Reuters news agency by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority. The average daily petrol consumption reportedly reached 48.43...

ECOWAS holds 50th Ordinary Session of its MSC at Ministerial Level in Bissau

The Fiftieth Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council (MSC) at the Ministerial level held in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau on July 5, 2023. In his welcome address, H.E. Dr Omar Alieu Touray, the President of the ECOWAS Commission, highlighted...
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Next NPP gov’t to establish Hall of Fame in all regions, Tourism Minister reveals.

If given another mandate at this year’s general election, the next New Patriotic Party (NPP) government will establish Creative...
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