South Africa pays homage to slain journalists in Gaza/in /by
During the vigil, attendees, including journalists, discussed the challenges faced by reporters, touching upon the concept of objectivity. Deshnee Subramany, the organizer of the vigil, emphasized the impact of the ongoing conflict on journalists' ability to maintain objectivity.
Thousands flee as Israeli troops advance in southern Gaza City of Khan Yunis/in /by
As the conflict escalates in the southern Gaza City of Khan Yunis, thousands of Palestinians are evacuating towards Rafah near the Egyptian border, carrying whatever belongings they can.
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger withdraw from ECOWAS, accusing Bloc of ‘Inhumane’ Sanctions/in /by
The military juntas in West African nations Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger jointly announced their immediate withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States on Sunday.
DRC: Chinese-built hydroelectric power plant Illuminates Kinshasa/in /by
In an effort to address the persistent issue of insufficient electricity in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Chinese companies, particularly Sinohydro, have played a pivotal role in constructing the Zongo II Hydroelectric Power Plant.
Ivory Coast: A government-led agricultural initiative to empower women and nourish communities/in /by
In this 13-hectare field in Fapaha, 20 km from Korhogo in northern Côte d'Ivoire, dozens of women work on their vegetable plantations. Here, onions, lettuce, cabbage and carrots are grown.
Kenyan beekeepers turn to bee venom as lucrative alternative/in /by
In Kenya, beekeepers are turning away from traditional honey harvesting to tap into the growing market for bee venom, a substance gaining popularity in alternative medicine.
CAR: President Touadéra meets Pope Francis for talks on cooperation and diplomacy/in /by
In a significant diplomatic encounter, President Faustin-Archange Touadéra of the Central African Republic engaged in discussions with Pope Francis during his visit to the Vatican on Saturday.
Nigeria secures quarter-final berth with convincing win over Cameroon/in /by
In a thrilling encounter at the Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria emerged victorious, securing their place in the quarter-finals with a 2-0 win over traditional rivals Cameroon. Ademola Lookman stole the spotlight with a stellar performance, scoring both goals that propelled The Super Eagles.
Kenyan protesters demand end to femicide and call for urgent action/in /by
Protesters in Kenya rallied against femicide, emphasizing equal rights for women, particularly those more vulnerable due to disability.
Red Sea crisis spurs maritime traffic to Cape of Good Hope, boosting South Africa’s ports/in /by
In the aftermath of recent attacks in the Red Sea, vessels are opting to bypass the Suez Canal and navigate around South Africa's Cape of Good Hope. This shift has disrupted a crucial global shipping route, compelling ships to add 15 days to their usual journeys, accompanied by increased costs.