Eniola Oladele, Author at 1st Afrika

UN Experts Emphasize Need for Support in South Sudan’s Transitional Justice to Achieve Lasting Peace Following Ethiopia Mission

Eniola OladeleNovember 26, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 26, 2024020

The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has called on the African Union (AU) and the international community to intensify their support...

Sudan’s Revolutionary Democratic Current Calls for United Front Against Ongoing War

Eniola OladeleNovember 26, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 26, 2024028

November 25, 2024 (NAIROBI) – Sudan’s SPLM’s – Revolutionary Democratic Current, led by Yasir Arman, called on Saturday for a broad civilian front against the...

Africa TECHNOLOGY

Nuclear Science, Technology and Applications and the Technical Cooperation Programme

Eniola OladeleNovember 26, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 26, 2024021

Nuclear science and technology have significantly impacted various aspects of human life, ranging from healthcare advancements to industrial processes. Global platforms such as the IAEA...

Africa International News

Ugandan forces demand apology to return seized South Sudan cattle

Eniola OladeleNovember 26, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 26, 2024024

Tensions have risen between Uganda and South Sudan after Ugandan forces reportedly seized a herd of cattle from South Sudanese herders, demanding an official apology...

Africa Tourism

Two Britons Reported Missing After Tourist Yacht Sinks Off Egyptian Coast

Eniola OladeleNovember 26, 2024November 26, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 26, 2024November 26, 2024031

Authorities in Egypt are conducting an extensive search operation after a tourist yacht sank off the country’s Red Sea coast, leaving two British nationals unaccounted...

BUSINESS ECONOMY

Egypt Launches $500 Million Sustainability Bond to Drive Climate Finance and Support MSMEs

Eniola OladeleNovember 26, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 26, 2024042

Arab African International Bank (AAIB) today issued a $500 million sustainability bond, with investments from IFC, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and British...

Africa POLITICS

Expert Warns Trump’s Proposed Tariffs Could Strain Canada-U.S. Trade Relations

Eniola OladeleNovember 26, 2024November 26, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 26, 2024November 26, 2024024

Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent proposal to implement new tariffs on imports has raised concerns among trade experts, especially regarding its potential impact on...

Aviation Transportation

American Airlines Flight Diverted to Jacksonville After Turbulence Injures Passenger

Eniola OladeleNovember 26, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 26, 2024025

An American Airlines flight bound for Miami was forced to make an emergency landing in São Paulo on Saturday, 24 November 2024. The diversion was...

Aviation Transportation

Air Canada Recognized as World’s Leading Airline to North America

Eniola OladeleNovember 26, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 26, 2024021

Air Canada has been named the World’s Leading Airline to North America at the World Travel Awards.The global ceremony in Madeira, Portugal, celebrated the airline’s outstanding commitment to...

Aviation Transportation

Emirates to Introduce A350 Aircraft on Edinburgh Route in 2024

Eniola OladeleNovember 26, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 26, 2024021

Emirates has announced plans to deploy its Airbus A350 aircraft on flights to Edinburgh starting in 2024. This move is part of the airline’s broader...

Africa RELIGION

Mozambique Shuts Down Three Mosques Amid Escalating Security Concerns Following Deadly Attacks

Eniola OladeleNovember 26, 2024November 26, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 26, 2024November 26, 2024043

The government of Mozambique has ordered the closure of three mosques in the northern city of Pemba after deadly attacks which it blames on Muslim...

Africa International News

Morocco to Launch Tenders for Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline in 2025

Eniola OladeleNovember 25, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 25, 2024032

Morocco has announced plans to launch tenders for the highly anticipated Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline in 2025, a major step forward in a project that aims...

Africa International News

Uganda’s Complex Oil Project Begins to Take Shape Amid Challenges

Eniola OladeleNovember 25, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 25, 2024032

Uganda’s long-awaited oil project is finally taking shape, with key developments marking progress in the country’s ambitious venture to tap into its oil reserves. The...

Africa Agriculture

Zimbabwe to Compensate White Farmers with R6 Billion in Bonds

Eniola OladeleNovember 25, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 25, 2024039

Zimbabwe has announced plans to compensate white farmers who were forcibly removed from their land during the country’s controversial land reform program in the early...

Africa International News

Thousands of Walvis Bay Residents Miss Deadline for Basic Income Grant in Namibia

Eniola OladeleNovember 25, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 25, 2024029

In Namibia, thousands of residents from Walvis Bay have missed the deadline for applying for the government’s Basic Income Grant (BIG), a program designed to...

International News Tourism

Four Britons Among 17 Missing After Tourist Yacht Sinks in Egypt’s Red Sea

Eniola OladeleNovember 25, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 25, 2024051

In a tragic incident off the coast of Egypt’s Red Sea, a tourist yacht sank, leaving 17 people missing, including four British nationals. The vessel,...

Africa International News

Ministers of Interior, Energy, and Transport Arrive in Addis Ababa for Continental Activities

Eniola OladeleNovember 25, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 25, 2024034

A delegation of high-ranking officials, including the Ministers of Interior, Energy, and Transport, arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to participate in a series of key...

Africa POLITICS

Zanu-PF Provinces Urge President Mnangagwa to Lead Zimbabwe Until 2030

Eniola OladeleNovember 25, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 25, 2024042

Three provincial chapters of Zimbabwe’s ruling party, Zanu-PF, have formally called on President Emmerson Mnangagwa to extend his leadership until 2030. The appeals come amidst...

Africa TECHNOLOGY

Nationwide Power Outage Plunges Zambia into Darkness: Zesco Works to Restore Power

Eniola OladeleNovember 25, 2024November 25, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 25, 2024November 25, 2024047

Zambia faced a nationwide power outage on Saturday, leaving millions of residents and businesses without electricity. State-owned utility company Zesco confirmed the blackout, stating that...

Africa International News

China Expands Visa-Free Travel List, Excludes South Africa

Eniola OladeleNovember 25, 2024November 25, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 25, 2024November 25, 2024032

China recently announced the expansion of its visa-free travel list, a move aimed at boosting tourism and strengthening diplomatic ties. However, South Africa remains absent...

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