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Nigeria: Flights Diverted As Fire Breaks Out At Lagos Airport
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has diverted all flight operations from the E wing of the Murtala Muhammad International Airport (MMIA) following a fire at the terminal.
Rwanda: Morgan Freeman’s Documentary Features Rwanda’s Reconciliation Story
Renowned US actor and film maker Morgan Freeman recently released season one of his series 'The Story Of Us', that tackles some of the fundamental forces that drive humanity including love, freedom, peace, factionalism, power and rebellion.
Africa’s High Teenage Pregnancy Rate Demands Strong Response
Throughout 2024, the African Union will mark the "AU Year of Education." The aim is to renew collective commitment and joint action by African countries towards the attainment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 on…
Liberia: Court Orders Boakai to Withdraw Nominations
Monrovia — Liberia's Supreme Court has ordered President Joseph Nyumah Boakai to withdraw nominations he made to various tenured positions, having determined that tenured officials' rights to due process were violated.
Malawi: Israel Wants 80,000 Malawians to Work in Construction Industry in the Jewish State
Government officials say 80,000 workers are wanted in Israel to work in the construction industry in the Jewish state.This is in addition to the 3,000 Malawian workers wanted in Israel to work in the agriculture sector, especially farms.
Africa: World Malaria Day 2024 -Accelerating the Fight Against Malaria
On this year's World Malaria Day, WHO has joined forces with the RBM Partnership and other partners to spotlight the critical importance of advancing health equity, gender equality and human rights in malaria responses worldwide.
Zimbabwe: Over 6,000 Arrested As Govt Ramps Up Drug and Substance Abuse Fight
The government has revealed that over 6 148 have been arrested in the past four months for supplying and using drugs and substances as it intensifies its response to the scourge.
Africa: Sugar in Baby Food – Why Nestlé Needs to Be Held to Account in Africa
Nestlé has been criticised for adding sugar and honey to infant milk and cereal products sold in many poorer countries. The Swiss food giant controls 20% of the baby-food market, valued at nearly US$70 billion.
Kenya: NCPB Compensates Farmers Who Bought Substandard Fertilizer
Nairobi — The National Cereal and Produce Board (NCPB) has began compensating farmers who received substandard fertilizer under the government subsidy program.
South Sudan Declares Massive Red Eye Outbreak On Uganda Border
Juba — South Sudanese health officials on Monday declared an outbreak of conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, along the border between Uganda.
Liberia: Dismissed EPs Agents Give Ultimatum
Amid escalating tensions, a group of 300 armed dismissed presidential officers has issued a stern ultimatum to the Boakai government, demanding payment for their unjust termination within one week or face dire consequences.
Five Ethiopia Public Universities Successfully Establish State-of-the-Art Multimedia Studios
As part of strengthening and enhancing the quality, accessibility, and resilience of higher education in Ethiopia, the e-SHE program, a partnership between the Ministry of Education, the Mastercard Foundation, Arizona State University, and…
Zimbabwe Authorities Troubled By Tumbling New Currency
Mount Hampden, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwean authorities responded swiftly to the recent decline in the new gold-backed currency by apprehending illicit moneychangers and closing the bank accounts of businesses accused of exclusively dealing in…
Uganda Advances Anti-Counterfeit Law
Kampala, Uganda — The government's enactment of the Anti-Counterfeit Goods Bill signifies an important step towards safeguarding intellectual property, fostering fair competition, and ultimately, protecting Ugandan consumers. However,…
Liberia: Boakai Playing ‘Game’
Mark N. Mengonfia — Since the signing of the resolution for the establishment of a War and Economic Crimes Court in Liberia by members of the National Legislature, many continue to wonder as to why President Joseph NyumaBoakai is yet to…
Senegal’s New Leader Calls for a Rethink of the Country’s Relationship With the EU
Senegal's new leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye has called for a rethink of the country's relationship with the EU during a visit by European Council President Charles Michel.