Rwanda Receives Additional 1,000 Doses of Marburg Vaccine
The Sabin Vaccine Institute on Thursday, October 31 dispatched approximately 1,000 additional doses of its investigational vaccine, in a continued collaboration with Rwanda to address...
Author : Eniola Oladele
Kenya’s High Court Lifts Order Barring Swearing-In of New Deputy President
In a significant ruling on Friday, Kenya’s High Court lifted an interim order that had been blocking the swearing-in of the country’s new Deputy President,...
Oil Prices Surge Over $2 Amid Reports of Iran Preparing Attack on Israel
Oil prices extended gains after settlement on Thursday, rising by more than $2 per barrel on a report that Iran is preparing to attack Israel...
Boeing to Showcase Commercial and Defense Products at Egypt International Airshow 2024
Boeing [NYSE: BA] will participate as a silver sponsor at the inaugural Egypt International Airshow, taking place September 3-5 at EL Alamein international airport. The...
Makerere University Students Protest Delayed Living Allowances, Demand Immediate Action
Government-sponsored students at Makerere University are demanding the immediate release of their overdue living-out allowances. On Wednesday, the students stormed the ministry of Finance, Planning,...
Tragic Helicopter Crash in DR Congo Claims Lives of Three Foreign Crew Members
A military helicopter crashed on Wednesday in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, killing the pilot, co-pilot, and a technician, all of...
Russia Delays Delivery of 500,000 Tons of Wheat to Egypt
Delays in the supply of wheat from Russia to the state customer of Egypt (GASC) raise doubts about the reliability of Russian suppliers. GASC recently...
Ethiopian Airlines Crowned Best Overall Airline in Africa at APEX Passenger Choice Awards
Ethiopian Airlines has been honored with the title of “Best Overall Airline in Africa” at the prestigious 2023 APEX Passenger Choice Awards, a recognition that...
Indians in Uganda Urged to Promote Hindi Language and Culture
Indian High Commissioner to Uganda Mr Upender Singh Rawat noted that Hindi was declared India’s national language in 1949. in a call to action, community...
President Kiir Engages with Kenya’s Trade Minister to Enhance EAC Trade Relations
President Salva Kiir, on Wednesday, held a meeting with Kenya’s Trade Minister, Wycliffe Oparanya, where they reviewed the ongoing 24th East Africa Community (EAC) Trade...
Spirit Airlines to Furlough Over 300 Pilots as Financial Losses Mount
Spirit Airlines is set to furlough more pilots with around 330 furloughs and 120 demotions expected. The latest measure was announced in a statement by...
Air France to Introduce Paris-Orlando Flights for Summer 2025
While Air France rolls out its winter service additions of Kilimanjaro, Salvador de Bahia, and Manila, the airline is already looking ahead to next summer’s...
STARLUX Airlines Earns Coveted Five-Star Status for 2025
Taiwan’s premium carrier STARLUX Airlines has earned the coveted 2025 Five Star Major Airline Award in the global APEX passenger rankings. The airline stands out...
Emirates Expands Operations in Africa to Meet Rising Demand for Air Travel
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has further bolstered its presence across Africa, with the introduction of additional flights to Entebbe, Uganda; Addis Abba in...
Chinese Steel Plant in Zimbabwe: A Catalyst for Economic Growth and Job Creation
Zimbabwe is aiming to be home to Africa’s largest steel plant, but disputes over the project continue even as it ramps up production. Over the...
IMF Approves Ksh 78.3 Billion Loan to Kenya to Support Economic Stability and Climate Resilience
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a significant loan package for Kenya, amounting to approximately Ksh 78.3 billion (USD $551.4 million). This funding comes...
Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting Acquires MinRes Gas Assets for $1.1 Billion
The binding sale-and-purchase agreement would see MinRes sell 100% of its exploration permits 368 and 426 in the Perth basin to Hancock, while also entering...
Vaal Dam Water Level Drops to 34.8%, Raising Concerns Over Water Security
The Vaal Dam, one of South Africa’s largest and most crucial water reservoirs, has dropped to 34.8% of its capacity, sparking concerns over water security...
Special Envoy for Sudan Perriello Embarks on Diplomatic Tour to Kenya, Uganda, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt
In a crucial effort to address the escalating crisis in Sudan, U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan, Thomas Perriello, has embarked on a diplomatic mission to...
MV Kathrin, German-Flagged Ship Carrying Explosives for Israel, Docks in Egypt’s Alexandria Amid Controversy
German-owned cargo ship MV Kathrin carrying explosives destined for Israel, has docked in the port of Alexandria, Egypt, raising serious concerns among pro-Palestine groups about...