Zambia: Govt steps up anti-cholera campaign as deaths near 100/in /by
Five deaths and 111 new cases of contamination were recorded in 24 hours, due in particular to heavy rainfall, which accelerates the transmission of the bacterial disease through infected water and food, said Sylvia Masebo. This is the highest daily total in 2023.
Central Africa: Central Africa Blames Fuel Shortage On Supply Disruptions, Smuggling/in /by
[VOA] Yaounde, Cameroon -- Central Africa has, for months, been plagued with acute fuel shortages that have stifled regional economic growth, disrupted local businesses, and contributed to rising food prices and social unrest. The shortages are partly blamed on increased demand coupled with disruptions in supply, and on illegal trade in conflict zones.
Nigerians demand clampdown on counterfeit products/in /by
Many have gone online calling on the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration (NAFDAC) to put an end to the so many fake products in the market
Cecil Williams Expands Museum to Spotlight South Carolina’s Civil Rights Legacy/in /by
Photographer Cecil Williams, renowned for documenting South Carolina's civil rights history, is on the verge of realizing his dream of a larger civil rights museum. Williams, who turned 85 last month, has captured pivotal moments from sit-ins to African Americans integrating universities.
Italian Coasts Experience Surge in Migrant arrivals Following Christmas/in /by
The Italian Ministry of Interior reported a sudden surge in migrant arrivals on Italian coasts since Christmas Day, attributed to favourable weather conditions.
Kenya: investigation into possible murders on a Del Monte plantation/in /by
Kenyan police are investigating allegations of killings by guards at a US company Del Monte plantation in the center of the country after four bodies were found in a river, a county official said on Thursday.
Special economic zones as catalysts for sustainable development in Africa [Business Africa]/in /by
In this edition of Business Africa, we delve into the captivating realm of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and their potential to transform Africa's economic landscape.
Ons Jabeur’s Grand Slam Aspirations Amidst 2023 Triumphs and Trials/in /by
Tunisian tennis sensation Ons Jabeur remains steadfast in her pursuit of clinching her maiden Grand Slam title in 2024, undeterred by the setbacks she faced throughout the current year.
34th Africa Cup of Nations: Squads revealed as kickoff approaches/in /by
Teams are gearing up for the tournament with the deadline for announcing 27-man squads set for 3 January. Below are the squads that have been unveiled so far:
General Hemetti Embarks on Diplomatic Tour Across East Africa Amid Sudanese Conflict/in /by
General Mohamed Hamdane Daglo, also known as Hemetti, who commands the paramilitary forces engaged in conflict with the Sudanese army, arrived in Ethiopia on Thursday.