Browsing Category
WORLD NEWS
WORLD NEWS
Nigeria: Is It a Man or a Bear?
The "Man or Bear?" trend has taken TikTok by storm, attracting over 65,000 individuals pondering whether women would rather encounter a man or a bear if left alone in the woods. Surprisingly, numerous women are opting for the bear, citing…
Tunisian Lawyers’ Group Criticizes Power Misuse Following Arrests
Two lawyers were recently detained by police, sparking accusations against President Kais Saied by critics for oppressing lawyers, activists, opposition politicians, and media personnel after his 2021 consolidation of power.
South Africa: Soup Kitchen Provides the Sole Daily Meal for Eastern Cape Children
The Human Rights Commission has urged for the situation of child malnutrition within the province to be officially recognized as a crisis.By 3pm in Cwebeni, a quaint village by Port St Johns in the Eastern Cape, children alongside their…
Southern Africa Halts Wild Poliovirus Spread Through Prompt Outbreak Response and Improved…
Brazzaville/Lilongwe/Maputo — After conducting detailed evaluations in Malawi and Mozambique, an independent Polio Outbreak Response Assessment Team (OBRA) has advised that the outbreak of wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) in both countries…
Rescue Efforts Ongoing in Kiamaiko, Nairobi Following Building Collapse
In Nairobi's Kiamaiko sector, officials have mounted a search and response effort due to a structural collapse during its dismantling on Tuesday.
U.S. Embassy in Tanzania Shuts Down Amid Regional Internet Disruption
Due to a massive internet disruption impacting multiple East African nations, the U.S. Embassy in Tanzania temporarily halted public access for two days, as per BBC News.
Nigeria: The Quiet Danger – How Climate Change Affects Life Expectancy Rates
"Health issues have been sidelined in the debate on climate change for too long," stated Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Uganda: Tasks Assigned to Jeje Odongo and Kiryowa Kiwanuka Regarding Anita Among
Kampala, Uganda — President Yoweri Museveni has declared that the UK's baseless allegations against Ugandans will not be tolerated.
Kenya: Floods Claim 289 Lives, Leave 100 Schools Closed
Nairobi — The Interior and Ministry announced on Tuesday that the number of deaths due to severe weather conditions in the country has risen to 289.
Africa: AU Special Envoy Bineta Diop Urges Media to Thoroughly Investigate the Underlying Reasons…
Nairobi — The African continent is embroiled in conflicts, from enduring battles in Somalia and the Democratic Republic of Congo to the recent surge of violence in Sudan.
Conflict and Violence in Africa Propel Global Internal Displacement to Unprecedented Peaks
Geneva — A surge in conflicts and violence has escalated the global count of internally displaced people to an unprecedented 75.9 million, nearly half of whom are situated in sub-Saharan Africa, as detailed in the latest report from the…
President Set to Enact Disputed NHI Bill in South Africa
Ramaphosa Poised to Enact Contested NHI Legislation Despite Challenges
In a pivotal move, President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to endorse the divisive National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill into legislation this Wednesday, the Presidency…
Nigeria: Shell Should Be Held Completely Accountable for Violating Human Rights Before Being…
In response to the announcement that Nigeria's oil industry regulator plans to implement a rapid approval process for the sale of oil companies' interests in the country, Isa Sanusi, the Director of Amnesty International Nigeria, commented:
Zimbabwe: Discover the Medical Professionals Choosing to Remain Amidst the Nation’s Exodus
In Harare, Zimbabwe, residents are left to navigate a deteriorating health care system and bear its physical, mental, and moral toll.
South Africa: On Day 8 of Building Collapse, Authorities Request Relatives of Missing and Deceased…
In George, Cape Town, authorities are struggling to identify those missing or killed following a disastrous building collapse that has claimed 27 lives out of the 81 individuals present.
South Africans’ Confidence in ANC Declines Amid Rising Income Disparity
On 29 May, South Africa is set to hold elections, marking thirty years since apartheid's demise. Since ending apartheid, the ruling African National Congress is facing the possibility of losing its majority due to widespread dissatisfaction…