UN Appeals for Urgent Funding to Address Ethiopia’s Humanitarian Crisis
The United Nations has issued an urgent appeal for USD 17.8 million to address critical humanitarian needs in Ethiopia, highlighting the escalating crisis fuelled by...
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How Data Journalism is Transforming Africa’s Media Landscape
In early 2024, the Nairobi-based data studio Odipo Dev partnered with the data journalism collective Africa Data Hub to understand an ongoing epidemic of femicides inside Kenya. For the...
American Legend Calls for Tough Changes to Revive Team USA Men’s Relay Success
The United States men’s relay team, once the epitome of global dominance in athletics, has faced mounting challenges in recent years. Despite their rich history,...
Gaza War Boycott Forces Starbucks Closures in Malaysia
Starbucks’ Malaysian branch has faced substantial sales declines amid ongoing boycotts by pro-Palestine supporters in the country, according to Malaysia’s largest bank. Maybank has warned that...
Gunfire Erupts at Former South Sudan Spy Chief’s Residence
Gunfire broke out on Thursday at the home of South Sudan’s powerful yet recently sacked intelligence chief Akol Koor, a military source said, with the UN...
Nigeria Markets New Crude Oil Grade to European Buyers
Nigeria’s national oil and gas company is seeking offtakers as it works to double production capacity for the new Utapate crude oil to 80,000 bpd...
Ethiopia Prepares Plans to Export Power to Tanzania via Kenya
In a significant step towards regional energy integration, Ethiopia is finalizing plans to export electricity to Tanzania through Kenya. This ambitious project highlights Ethiopia’s growing...
Kuwait Awards Contract for New Petroleum Industrial Zone
Kuwait has awarded a major contract to develop a state-of-the-art petroleum industrial zone, a strategic move aimed at strengthening its position as a global energy...
Morocco Partners with Chinese Firm for High-Speed Rail Expansion
Morocco has taken another bold step in modernizing its transportation infrastructure by appointing a Chinese firm to spearhead the next phase of its high-speed rail...
Record Bitcoin Run Sees US ETF Assets Surge to Over $100 Billion
US exchange-traded funds investing directly in Bitcoin surpassed $100 billion in total assets as the original cryptocurrency extended a record-breaking rally. The group of 12...
High Deposits Drive KCB Group’s Net Profit to Sh45.8bn in Q3
KCB Group PLC recorded Sh45.8 billion in profit after tax for the nine months to September 2024, driven by sustained revenue growth. This is a...
South Africa Facing Three Major Terrorism Threats, Expert Warns
Right wing extremist groups, Islamist terrorism, and generating funding for terrorist networks are the three main terrorism threats facing South Africa, according to Institute for...
Ethiopians Use Social Media to Share Tips on Claiming UK Asylum as Eritreans
An increasing number of asylum seekers in the United Kingdom are exploiting the system by falsely claiming to be Eritrean, leveraging the country’s high refugee...
2 High-Potential Penny Stocks Rated ‘Strong Buy’ by Analysts
Penny stocks often grab investor attention for their low prices and potential for exponential growth. However, these stocks come with a catch heightened risk. Typically...
Cocoa Prices Surge Amid West African Crop Worries
Cocoa prices today are climbing, with London cocoa sharply higher at a 4-month high. Cocoa is rallying today on concern about cocoa crop production...
Donald Trump Poised to Recognize African State as Sovereign, Claims Former Tory Minister
Donald Trump is poised to recognise a former British protectorate as an official country, according to a former UK defence secretary who lobbied the president...
Zambia, Zimbabwe Turn to Wind and Solar to Tackle Power Shortages
Zimbabwe and Zambia are holding a summit this week in Victoria Falls to identify ways to attract investors for energy projects and development. The talks...
Over 50 Left Homeless as Devastating Fire Ravages Nairobi’s Mathare Slum
A tragic fire swept through the Mathare informal settlement in Nairobi, leaving over 50 residents homeless and destroying dozens of homes. The blaze, which started...
Kenya Engages UN in Push for Regulatory Oversight of Elon Musk’s Starlink Satellite Internet
Kenya has escalated its concerns about Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, by seeking the intervention of the United Nations. The...
Zimbabwean Man Fatally Stabbed Inside UK Flat in Suspected Murder
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a Zimbabwean man was fatally stabbed inside his own flat in the early hours...