Hassan Suluhu Sworn In As Tanzania’s New President
Samia Hassan Suluhu has been sworn in as Tanzania’s new president following the death of the Eastern country’s president, John Magufuli. Taking her oath of...
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Facing Rising Insecurity, Southwest Governors in Nigeria Launch Policing Initiative
In southwest Nigeria (Yorubaland), the location of Nigeria’s commercial capital Lagos, there has been a dramatic upsurge in kidnapping, house invasions, and robbery. On January...
US calls on Somalia to hold immediate elections
Washington is echoing international calls for the country to hold previously agreed upon elections despite an indefinite delay The US on Friday called on Somalia...
US President Biden ‘Doing fine’ after Stumbling up Air Force One: White House
US President Joe Biden stumbled twice before falling on the steps while boarding Air Force One on Friday, but White House officials said he was...
As a Store Owner Who Opened During COVID-19, Telsha Anderson Finds Beauty in Taking Risks
Telsha AndersonPhoto: Colette Aboussouan Opening a brick-and-mortar store during the pandemic may seem like a risky business move, but it’s one that has paid off...
Snapchat Signals Fashion Ambitions With Latest Acquisition
Snapchat, already a key destination for beauty consumers, is apparently ready to push even deeper into the complex world of fashion commerce, judging by Snap...
3 New ‘Game of Thrones’ Prequels in the Works at HBO
“Game of Thrones”HBO The “Game of Thrones” the universe is continuing to expand. Deadline reported on Thursday that HBO is developing three “ideas for new projects” that would...
Facebook Planning to Create Version of Instagram For Children Under 13: Report
© Getty Images Facebook is planning to create a version of Instagram for children under the age of 13, according to documents obtained by BuzzFeed News....
Goldman Sachs adds $500M to Fund for Minority-owned Businesses
Goldman Sachs is pledging an additional $500 million to fund minority-owned businesses through its initiative Launch with GS, the investment bank announced Thursday. The investment builds...
Democrats Bid to Reclaim Economic Populism
© Getty Images With the passage of President Biden’s coronavirus relief bill, Democrats are setting out to reclaim their populist birthright. And, they hope, reverse their...
Energy Giant Eni offers to Pay $14m to Settle Congo Graft Inquiry
Eni has filed a request to pay 14 million dollars to settle an investigation into corruption in Congo-Brazzaville Italian energy giant Eni said Thursday it...
Being a Dependent Woman: Deadly Dangerous in a Lockdown
Before COVID-19, Shokh Mohammad went door to door in Iraqi Kurdistan to spread information about women’s rights. She and 11 other, equally dedicated women recently...
Nigeria’s Inflation at a Four-year Peak
Amid tepid growth, rising inflation and unemployment, the economy sits in a precarious position that requires urgent and strategic efforts day, the National Bureau of...
Migrants: rescue operation ongoing off Canary Islands
Spanish authorities have received several distress calls from boats traveling towards the Canary Islands with dozens of migrants on board. They are currently using an...
Tanzanian President John Magufuli is dead: VP
Vice President Samia Sulhu Hassan makes announcement on state television Tanzanian President John Magufuli has died, the country’s vice president has said on state television....
Nigeria’s Economy Drop as Value of Naira Depreciate to 70% to US$
The initial response by global oil producers to cut crude oil production heightened the problem, as the lack of storage facilities for the excess crude...
AU-PAPS Commissioner At Maiden Outing Enjoins Peace and Security Council to Marshal the AU Governance and Peace Agenda
H.E. Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, African Union (AU) Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security (AU-PAPS) today attended his maiden AU Peace and Security Council meeting...
Biden’s Expanded Child Tax Credit Would be Dramatic Change for Many Americans
“This bill is completely historic because it would … make sure that low-income children receive the full credit,” one expert said. President Biden signs the...
Mining Industry of South Africa
Overview of Mining Activities South Africa’s economy has long been dependent on gold and diamond mining. Gold makes up more than 33 percent of the...