UN report reveals 4.6 million people struggling with food insecurity/in /by
Somalia is currently facing severe food insecurity, with 4.6 million individuals experiencing food shortages, as reported by the United Nations on Tuesday.
“Shoot in the leg”: Ruto orders Kenyan police to curb protest vandalism/in /by
The anti-government protests in Kenya have shown no sign of slowing down. Following several acts of vandalism in Nairobi after Monday's Saba Saba protests, president Ruto has instructed police forces to incapacitate anyone trying to damage businesses.
Legal complaint targets family of DRC’s Félix Tshisekedi for looting/in /by
A complaint was submitted in Brussels on Tuesday targeting nine family members of Félix Tshisekedi, the president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, as reported by La Libre. They face allegations of stealing from mines located in the southern provinces of Lualaba and Upper Katanga.
Thriving, not just surviving: Gloria Gaynor releases new EP/in /by
The 81-year-old singer is far from retiring. With the fresh collection of five tracks, led by debut single “Fida Known", Gaynor is continuing her decades-long musical journey.
Turkey swelters under soaring heatwave as temperatures expected to go higher/in /by
Soaring heat in Turkey. Higher temperatures were experienced in Istanbul on Wednesday as residents sought ways to cool off.
U.S. slashes visa duration for some African nationals amid policy shift/in /by
Tuesday’s visa revision follows the Trump administration's travel ban announced on June 5th affecting 12 countries including Chad, the Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Libya, Somalia and Sudan.
Could AI help fight mosquito-borne diseases?/in /by
Diseases like dengue fever, malaria or Zika are responsible for hundreds of thousands of death every year around the globe. Researchers are now trying to use artificial intelligence to help health officials locate and prevent disease-bearing mosquitoes and potential infestations.
Namibia: Namcor’s Collapse Signals Stark Warning for Namibia’s Oil Future/in /by
[Namibia Economist] As Namibia edges closer to becoming a significant player in the global energy market, the recent revelations about the financial collapse of NAMCOR should stop us dead in our tracks.
Record-breaking heat in Morocco spurs demand for air conditioning/in /by
As Morocco endures a severe heat wave this summer, temperatures have risen significantly above the usual averages in various areas.
Ghana: Springfield Rejects $100m Fraud Claims By Petraco – Threatens Defamation Suit/in /by
[Ghanaian Times] Springfield Exploration and Production Limited (SEP) has rejected what it described as "false and unfounded" allegations stemming from a petition reportedly submitted by Petraco Oil Company SA to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).