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Failure to Launch: Koala Airlines Faces Liquidation Amid Financial Struggles

Eniola OladeleJanuary 17, 2025January 17, 2025

by Eniola OladeleJanuary 17, 2025January 17, 2025074

Koala Airlines, a regional carrier known for its affordable domestic routes, faces a winding-up application following mounting financial difficulties. The application, filed by a major...

Riyadh Air Postpones Launch to Late 2025 Due to Boeing 787 Delays

Eniola OladeleJanuary 17, 2025

by Eniola OladeleJanuary 17, 2025072

Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s ambitious new national carrier, has announced a delay in its launch operations to late 2025, citing supply chain setbacks affecting the...

Africa Aviation International News

SpaceX Starship Self-Destructs Over Caribbean, Diverting Flights

Eniola OladeleJanuary 17, 2025

by Eniola OladeleJanuary 17, 2025063

SpaceX’s Starship test flight faced a dramatic end as the vehicle self-destructed over the Caribbean. The incident caused multiple commercial flights to be rerouted for...

Africa ECONOMY

Ethiopia-Iran Relations Offer Great Opportunity for Economic Growth

Eniola OladeleJanuary 16, 2025

by Eniola OladeleJanuary 16, 2025072

Iran is increasingly looking to strengthen its ties with Ethiopia, viewing the relationship as a significant opportunity for economic growth. As both nations seek to...

Africa ECONOMY

Gambling Board Warns Against Betting Amid Rising Financial Pressures

Eniola OladeleJanuary 16, 2025January 16, 2025

by Eniola OladeleJanuary 16, 2025January 16, 2025074

The national gambling board has issued a stern warning to the public about the dangers of excessive betting as financial pressures continue to mount for...

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Olekina Defends NIS Boss Noordin Haji, Slams Critics Over Attacks

Eniola OladeleJanuary 16, 2025

by Eniola OladeleJanuary 16, 2025066

Senator Ledama Olekina has strongly defended the Director-General of the National Intelligence Service (NIS), Noordin Haji, amid growing criticism from various quarters. Olekina, a prominent...

Africa ECONOMY

South African Trade Sector Shows Positive Employment Outlook Despite Economic Challenges

Eniola OladeleJanuary 16, 2025

by Eniola OladeleJanuary 16, 2025074

South Africa’s trade sector is showing a promising employment outlook for 2024, despite the persistent economic challenges the country faces. According to recent reports, the...

Africa International News

Specialist Police Investigate Rising Cyber Fraud, But Prosecutions Remain Low

Eniola OladeleJanuary 16, 2025

by Eniola OladeleJanuary 16, 2025082

Specialist police units have ramped up investigations into the growing problem of cyber fraud, but experts warn that prosecutions for these crimes remain disproportionately low....

Africa International News

IMO Chief to Visit Egypt Amid Growing Concerns Over Houthi Red Sea Attacks

Eniola OladeleJanuary 16, 2025

by Eniola OladeleJanuary 16, 2025069

The head of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is set to visit Egypt in the coming weeks, following mounting concerns over recent Houthi attacks in...

Africa Aviation

PIA Flight PK244 Declares Emergency on Dammam to Lahore Route

Eniola OladeleJanuary 16, 2025

by Eniola OladeleJanuary 16, 2025059

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight PK244, en route from Dammam to Lahore, was forced to declare an emergency mid-flight on January 16, 2024, due to...

Africa Aviation

Lufthansa Group Retains Market Leadership at Berlin BER Airport in 2024

Eniola OladeleJanuary 16, 2025

by Eniola OladeleJanuary 16, 2025074

In 2024, the Lufthansa Group continues to solidify its dominance at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), maintaining its position as the largest airline operator at the...

Africa Aviation

Passenger Dies on Air France Flight from Paris to Boston

Eniola OladeleJanuary 16, 2025

by Eniola OladeleJanuary 16, 2025056

A tragic incident occurred on an Air France flight traveling from Paris to Boston, where a passenger passed away during the flight. The flight, which...

Africa ECONOMY

Canada Prepares Retaliatory Tariffs on $105 Billion US Goods Amid Potential Trump Action

Eniola OladeleJanuary 16, 2025

by Eniola OladeleJanuary 16, 2025066

Canada is gearing up for a significant trade standoff with the United States as it announces plans to impose tariffs on $105 billion worth of...

Africa International News

Honoring Our Heroes

Eniola OladeleJanuary 15, 2025

by Eniola OladeleJanuary 15, 2025064

Today, we pay tribute to the unwavering courage and profound sacrifices of our gallant Armed Forces, who selflessly stood in defense of Nigeria’s territorial integrity....

Africa BUSINESS

Karooooo Sees Earnings Surge with Logistics Sector Boost

Eniola OladeleJanuary 15, 2025

by Eniola OladeleJanuary 15, 2025062

South African tech company Karooooo has reported significant growth in its earnings, driven largely by a surge in demand within the logistics sector. The company,...

Africa International News Uncategorized

Kenyan Minister Claims Intelligence Agency Involved in His Son’s Abduction

Eniola OladeleJanuary 15, 2025January 15, 2025

by Eniola OladeleJanuary 15, 2025January 15, 2025059

A senior Kenyan government minister has publicly accused the country’s intelligence agency of being behind the abduction of his son, sparking a political and public...

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Mozambique’s Chapo Set to Be Sworn in as President Amid Hopes for Stability and Reform

Eniola OladeleJanuary 15, 2025

by Eniola OladeleJanuary 15, 2025060

Mozambique’s President-elect, Filipe Nyusi, is poised to take the oath of office for a second term, following a historic election victory. Nyusi’s re-election promises to...

Africa International News

Djibouti Aims to Strengthen Medical Sector Collaboration with Türkiye

Eniola OladeleJanuary 15, 2025January 15, 2025

by Eniola OladeleJanuary 15, 2025January 15, 2025063

Djibouti is seeking to deepen its partnership with Türkiye in the medical sector, leveraging the latter’s advanced healthcare infrastructure and expertise to enhance its domestic...

Africa International News

Sudan’s Army Decries Ethnically-Targeted Killings in El Gezira Amid Escalating Violence

Eniola OladeleJanuary 15, 2025

by Eniola OladeleJanuary 15, 2025058

Sudan’s army has strongly condemned recent ethnically-targeted killings of civilians in El Gezira, a region previously seen as a refuge from the country’s ongoing conflict....

Africa International News

Marburg Virus Outbreak Suspected in Tanzania, Claims Eight Lives: WHO Reports

Eniola OladeleJanuary 15, 2025

by Eniola OladeleJanuary 15, 2025058

The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed a suspected outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus in Tanzania, with eight fatalities reported. The outbreak, identified in...

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