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Drought in Somalia is forcing thousands of climate refugees to Kenya’s Dadaab Refugee Camp

Eniola OladeleNovember 27, 2024November 27, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 27, 2024November 27, 2024098

In the documentary Radio Dadaab, produced by the Environmental Justice Foundation(EJF), Fardowsa Sirat Gele remarked, Back in 1991, during the civil war in Somalia, these people were...

Botswana Diamonds Secures Environmental Approval for Kalahari Drilling

Eniola OladeleNovember 27, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 27, 20240125

Botswana Diamonds plc has received environmental clearance to initiate drilling operations on its newly discovered anomalies in the Kalahari Desert, a critical step in advancing...

Africa ECONOMY STOCK MARKET

Goldman Sachs Predicts Sharp Decline in South Africa’s Inflation and Interest Rate Cuts by 2025

Eniola OladeleNovember 27, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 27, 20240213

Goldman Sachs has expressed optimism regarding South Africa’s economic outlook, forecasting significant improvements in inflation and interest rates by 2025. The bank anticipates a notable...

Africa ECONOMY

S&P Global Upgrades Eskom’s Credit Rating Amid Government Support

Eniola OladeleNovember 27, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 27, 20240181

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd., South Africa’s state-owned power utility, has received a notable credit rating upgrade from S&P Global Ratings. The rating was elevated from...

Africa International News

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, 20240122

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

Africa International News

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

Eniola OladeleNovember 26, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 26, 20240145

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, 20240119

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, 20240139

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, 20240119

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...

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, 20240154

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...

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, 20240190

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, 20240192

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, 20240163

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, 20240176

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, 20240140

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...

Africa International News

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

Eniola OladeleNovember 25, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 25, 20240137

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, 20240164

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, 20240271

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, 20240137

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...

Africa ECONOMY

Impact of Trump Tariffs on South African Exports

Eniola OladeleNovember 25, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 25, 20240317

The introduction of tariffs by former US President Donald Trump had a significant impact on global trade dynamics. South Africa as a developing economy was...

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