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Uganda Urged to Introduce Electronic Identification Cards for Improved Security and Service Delivery

Eniola OladeleJanuary 22, 2025

by Eniola OladeleJanuary 22, 2025041

In Uganda, experts and civic organizations are calling on the government to introduce electronic identification (e-ID) cards as part of efforts to modernize the country’s...

Huruma Murder Suspect Claims He Planned to Dump Body Parts, Authorities Investigate

Eniola OladeleJanuary 22, 2025

by Eniola OladeleJanuary 22, 2025036

A suspect in the brutal murder of a woman in Huruma, Nairobi, has confessed to authorities that he intended to dispose of the victim’s body...

Africa International News

Cape Town Police Sergeant Fired for Stealing Meat at Checkers Hyper Loses Labour Court Appeal

Eniola OladeleJanuary 22, 2025

by Eniola OladeleJanuary 22, 2025038

A Cape Town police sergeant, dismissed for stealing meat from a Checkers Hypermarket, has lost his appeal in the Labour Court. The court upheld the...

Africa BUSINESS ECONOMY

TotalEnergies Further Delays $20 Billion Mozambique LNG Project Amid Security Concerns, FT Reports

Eniola OladeleJanuary 22, 2025

by Eniola OladeleJanuary 22, 2025045

TotalEnergies has announced another delay in the development of its $20 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Mozambique, citing ongoing security concerns in the...

Africa BUSINESS ECONOMY

Juba Markets Slowly Revive Amid Tensions, but Many Shops Remain Closed

Eniola OladeleJanuary 22, 2025

by Eniola OladeleJanuary 22, 2025041

Markets in Juba, the capital of South Sudan, are gradually returning to life after weeks of disruption caused by ongoing insecurity and economic instability. While...

Africa International News

Council of Churches Demands Accountability for Killings in Sudan Amid Ongoing Conflict

Eniola OladeleJanuary 22, 2025

by Eniola OladeleJanuary 22, 2025029

The Council of Churches has issued a fervent call for justice and accountability in response to the escalating violence in Sudan, where ongoing conflict has...

Africa Aviation

Italy Renews Aerial Firefighting Contract with Avincis to Bolster Wildfire Response

Eniola OladeleJanuary 22, 2025

by Eniola OladeleJanuary 22, 2025036

Italy has renewed its contract with Avincis, a leading provider of aerial emergency services, to enhance its firefighting capabilities in the face of increasingly severe...

Africa Aviation

UK Chancellor Sidesteps Questions on Heathrow Third Runway Amid Growing Controversy

Eniola OladeleJanuary 22, 2025

by Eniola OladeleJanuary 22, 2025037

The UK Chancellor recently avoided direct answers regarding the government’s position on the controversial plans to construct a third runway at Heathrow Airport. During a...

Africa Aviation

Greater Bay Airlines Cancels 200 Flights Due to Aircraft Delivery Delays and Safety Inspections

Eniola OladeleJanuary 22, 2025

by Eniola OladeleJanuary 22, 2025038

Greater Bay Airlines, a Hong Kong-based carrier, has announced the cancellation of 200 flights scheduled over the next two months. The decision stems from delays...

Africa International News

More Charges Likely Against Cape Town Police Officer Accused of Rape

Eniola OladeleJanuary 21, 2025

by Eniola OladeleJanuary 21, 2025048

The case of a Cape Town police officer accused of rape has taken a dramatic turn, with prosecutors signaling the possibility of additional charges being...

Africa Aviation

PIA A320-200 Lands on Wrong Runway in Lahore: Investigation Underway

Eniola OladeleJanuary 21, 2025

by Eniola OladeleJanuary 21, 2025058

A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Airbus A320-200 aircraft mistakenly landed on the wrong runway at Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport, sparking concerns about flight safety...

Africa Aviation

Cebu Pacific Boosts Fleet with 2 Airbus A330neo and 7 A321ceo Aircraft

Eniola OladeleJanuary 21, 2025

by Eniola OladeleJanuary 21, 2025051

Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ largest low-cost carrier, has announced a significant expansion of its fleet with the acquisition of two Airbus A330neo and seven A321ceo...

Africa Aviation

Lufthansa Group Allocates 40 Boeing 737 MAX 8 Aircraft to Eurowings

Eniola OladeleJanuary 21, 2025

by Eniola OladeleJanuary 21, 2025040

The Lufthansa Group has announced a significant development in its fleet expansion strategy, confirming the allocation of 40 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to its...

Africa DOCUMENTARY CHANNEL ECONOMY

The Tunnel of No Return: A Journey Through Shadows and Shackles

Eniola OladeleJanuary 20, 2025

by Eniola OladeleJanuary 20, 2025040

We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.” — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Today, as we honor the birth of a prophet...

Africa International News POLITICS

Trump’s Comeback: Kenyan Unveils Statue as Africa’s Dreams Clash with America First Agenda

Eniola OladeleJanuary 20, 2025January 21, 2025

by Eniola OladeleJanuary 20, 2025January 21, 2025045

In a provocative move that has caught international attention, a Kenyan artist has unveiled a statue of former U.S. President Donald Trump in a public...

Africa International News

Kakamega: 2-Year-Old Twins Die in Tragic House Fire After Mother Returns to College

Eniola OladeleJanuary 20, 2025

by Eniola OladeleJanuary 20, 2025039

In a heart-wrenching incident in Kakamega, two-year-old twins tragically lost their lives in a devastating house fire just days after their mother left to resume...

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Ramaphosa Heads to Davos to Address South Africa’s Economic Challenges Before G20 Summit

Eniola OladeleJanuary 20, 2025

by Eniola OladeleJanuary 20, 2025048

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to attend the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where he will engage global leaders on South Africa’s...

Africa International News

Kenya Deploys 200 Additional Police Officers to Combat Gangs in Haiti

Eniola OladeleJanuary 20, 2025

by Eniola OladeleJanuary 20, 2025037

Kenya has sent another contingent of 200 police officers to Haiti as part of a multinational effort to address the escalating gang violence plaguing the...

Africa BUSINESS

SA REITs Deliver 36% Returns in 2024, Merchant West Predicts Further Growth

Eniola OladeleJanuary 20, 2025

by Eniola OladeleJanuary 20, 2025050

South African Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) recorded impressive returns of nearly 36% in 2024, significantly outperforming other asset classes. Analysts at Merchant West anticipate...

Africa International News

7 Illegal Miners Killed in Clash with Army at Ghana Gold Mine

Eniola OladeleJanuary 20, 2025

by Eniola OladeleJanuary 20, 2025038

Seven illegal miners lost their lives during a violent shootout with the Ghanaian military at a gold mine in the Ashanti Region. The confrontation occurred...

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