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Uganda Police Investigate Bus Explosion That Killed 1 Person
Ugandan police are investigating an explosion on a long-distance bus that killed one person Monday, the second fatal blast in less than 48 hours in the East African country.� The bus was traveling from the capital, Kampala,
Daybreak Africa
Each morning, Daybreak Africa looks at the latest developments on the continent, starting with headline news and providing in-depth interviews, reports from VOA correspondents, sports news as well as listener comments. ...
Expo 2020 brought positivity and new events to UAE, experts say
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) The Expo 2020
Maktoum bin Mohammed leads UAE delegation to Middle East Green Initiative Summit in Riyadh
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Emirates Racing Authority all set to welcome fans back to UAE racecourses for 2021-22 season
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Expo 2020 Dubai: Portugal pavilion's plastic-pollution penguins highlight marine crisis
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) The Portugal Pavilion celebrated the 500th anniversary of the first world circumnavigation at Expo 2020 on October 24, showcasing both the country's commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals and its cultural... ...
Look: Emirates airline turns 36 key milestones from the airline's incredible journey
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Maktoum bin Mohammed meets with Kuwait Crown Prince at Middle East Green Initiative Summit
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Dubai retains leading position in Global Cities Index for the region
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Dubai remains best city in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region to live and work as it offers an ideal lifestyle, work environment and excellent infrastructure to its citizens and residents, according to... ...
Egypt's President Sisi ends state of emergency for first time in years
(MENAFN - Emirates News Agency (WAM)) CAIRO, 25th October, 2021 (WAM) -- Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Monday that he ended the state of emergency in the country for the first time in years, the president wrote in a Facebook... ...
UAE calls for stability in Sudan, emphasises support for people
(MENAFN - Emirates News Agency (WAM)) ABU DHABI, 25th October, 2021 (WAM) -- The UAE has emphasised that it is closely following the recent developments in Sudan, calling for calm and avoiding escalation. It is keen to see stability as soon as... ...
Only 760,000 Kenyans register to vote against 4.5m target
Only 760,000 Kenyans have registered as new voters against a target of 4.5 million by this week, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairman Wafula Chebukati has revealed. He said the agency is concerned about the low voter registration
Salah certainly not Africa’s Premier League greatest - Yakubu Ayigbeni
Mohamed Salah has not yet eclipsed Chelsea legend Didier Drogba when it comes to naming the greatest African in Premier League history, according to Nigerian football icon Yakubu Ayegbeni. The Egypt international’s hat-trick in Liverpool’s 5-0 decimation of
Salah or Drogba, who is the greatest? - View from East Africa
After the 29-year-old Egypt international scored a hat-trick in the 5-0 demolition of Manchester United to reach a new tally of 107 goals and surpass the former Ivory Coast captain as the highest-scoring African player in Premier League, Goal sought to know
Salah among the greatest but respect Drogba’ – Ambani on Liverpool star after breaking African record
Boniface Ambani believes Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah cannot be compared to Chelsea legend Didier Drogba despite becoming the highest-scoring African player in the Premier League after his hat-trick against Manchester United on Saturday. Heading into the
Uganda records second bomb attack, two confirmed dead on passenger bus
Police said Monday that two people had been confirmed dead and several others injured in an explosion reported on a bus in Mpigi District in central Uganda. By the time of filing this story, a team of bomb experts had been dispatched to Lungala, along the
Sudan’s army seizes power and opens fire on protesters, killing seven
Sudanese armed forces opened fire on protesters during a military coup yesterday, killing seven and jeopardising hopes of the east African state embracing human rights reforms. On top of the death toll, at least 80 people were injured, according to the Central
'Why I returned to Boko Haram and how I escaped'
Aisha Yerima, who was kidnapped aged 21, tells of her time living with militants in Nigeria. ...
Sudan’s opposition coalition calls for civil disobedience as African Union urges talks
Sudan’s main opposition coalition has called for civil disobedience and protests across the country against the backdrop of the military’s dissolving of the transitional government in what was denounced as a “coup.” The Sudanese Information Ministry said on
Gunmen kill 18 at mosque in northern Nigeria's Niger state -residents
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Armed men on motorbikes killed at least 18 people at a mosque in Niger state in northern Nigeria, two residents told Reuters on Monday. The attackers arrived
Sudan Coup Shakes Up Tenuous National and Regional Stability
Monday's military coup in Sudan crippled the nation's leadership and could have sweeping regional implications, including inflaming already bitter disputes among Sudan's neighbors, analysts say. "I would say key in today's considerations
Sudanese Protesters Take to Streets After General Declares State of Emergency
Sudanese protesters demonstrated into the night Monday after the military seized power in an apparent coup. Security forces opened fire on protesters earlier Monday, killing three demonstrators, according to the Sudan Doctors Committee. The group said at least
South Sudan calls for dialogue between Sudanese parties after coup attempt
South Sudan called on Sudan’s leadership Monday to return to dialogue after the country’s military dissolved the government and enacted a state of emergency. “We encourage them to quickly return to dialogue as the appropriate way to
Moderna reports positive results for Covid vaccine in children aged 6-11
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#NewsBytesExplainer: How are airbags made and how do they work?
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CPJ calls on Sudanese military to respect press freedom and journalists’ safety as coup unfolds
New York, October 25, 2021 – The Committee to Protect Journalists is watching the press freedom environment in Sudan with grave concern as it works to get independent
Sudan’s Military Seizes Power, Casting Democratic Transition Into Chaos
Civilian and military leaders were supposed to share power after a popular uprising in 2019 overthrew a decades-long dictatorship. On Monday the military detained the civilian prime minister. ...
Officials say 18 villagers shot dead at mosque in Nigeria
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — At least 18 worshippers were killed by gunmen who attacked a mosque in northern Nigeria during early morning prayers Monday, local authorities and police told The Associated Press. The attack took place in Mazakuka village in Mashegu
SADC calls for lifting of all sanctions on Zimbabwe
Malawi’s president, who is also chairman of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), called Monday for the lifting of all sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe. The SADC “wishes to reaffirm its solidarity with the Government and People of the
Sudan coup: Military dissolves government and arrests leaders
In tonight's edition: Sudan's military seized power early
Djene sees red as Getafe bow to Aidoo's Celta Vigo
The Togo international was given the marching orders as the Deep Blue Ones continue their poor run in the Spanish topflight ...
Sudan coup triggers alarm across world
United States says it was deeply alarmed at reports of the military takeover. From the US to the Arab league, the world reacted with alarm after an apparent coup in Sudan where armed forces detained the prime minister. The chaos follows weeks of tensions
‘Super Falcons remain African superpower’ – Unuanel plays down Nigeria’s defeat to Ghana
Randy Waldrum’s women bowed to the Black Queens in Sunday’s qualifiers, nonetheless, the veteran tactician feels there is no cause for alarm ...
Covid-19 in SA: 9 people die as 146 new infections recorded
Johannesburg - Nine more people have succumbed to Covid-19 related complications in South Africa, the Department of Health said on Monday night. This come as 146 more people have tested positive for the coronavirus in the past 24 hours. The latest deaths take
Ethiopia says 2 TPLF targets destroyed in fresh Tigray airstrikes
Ethiopia’s government said on Sunday it targeted a training center and a military manufacturing facility run by rebels in the latest airstrikes in the restive Tigray region. A training center of the
South Africa vs West Indies Dream11 Team Prediction: Check Captain, Vice-Captain, and Probable Playing XIs ...
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Africa tries to end vaccine inequity by replicating its own
The Philadelphia Tribune | 2021-10-25, 21:11
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — In a pair of Cape Town warehouses converted into a maze of airlocked sterile rooms, young scientists are assembling and calibrating the equipment needed to reverse engineer a coronavirus vaccine that has yet to reach South Africa and
Who is Abdalla Hamdok, Sudan Leader Ousted in Coup
Sudan’s prime minister spent much of his career at international institutions before joining his country’s government. Now he has been forced out. ...
UWC pays tribute to murdered student Jesse Hess on what would have been her 21st birthday
Jesse Hess, an aspiring pastor and first-year UWC theology student, and her grandfather, were found dead at their home in Parow on 30 August 2019. ...
BREAKING: US suspends $700 million in aid for Sudan
The US is suspending $700 million in emergency funding for Sudan, in response to the ongoing military coup attempt in
Factbox: What is happening in Sudan?
(MENAFN - Gulf Times) Members of Sudan's cabinet and a large number of pro-government party leaders were arrested on Monday in an apparent coup after weeks of tension between the military and a civilian government, political sources... ...
This company couldn't find paying billionaires for trip to space
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'Facebook Papers' explode after whistleblower leaks
(MENAFN - Gulf Times) Facebook was hit yesterday by scathing reports from at least a dozen US news outlets based on internal documents, just hours before the company was to release its earnings report. The social media giant has faced a storm of... ...
Major IT firms planning return to offices, embracing hybrid arrangements
(MENAFN - NewsBytes) With COVID-19
The best things to do in Tanzania
If you are thinking of taking a trip into Africa, a great option is to head to Tanzania. It is filled with wildlife and wonders of the world, not to mention a healthy dose of culture. Tanzania is a vibrant and beautiful country with no shortage of adventures
‘Drogba was something special’ – Salah certainly not Africa’s Premier League greatest, says Yakubu
Despite eclipsing the Chelsea legend’s mark, the ex-Nigeria striker does not see the Egyptian as the greatest African to grace the English top-flight ...
Sudan’s democratic transition is upended by a second coup in two years
The generals acted just months before they were due to hand power to civilians ...
In Nigeria, Fulani Pastor Preaches Christianity in Muslim No-Go Zones
“I know I will be killed. In fact, I am presently hunted, but I don’t care,” said the Reverend Buba Aliyu, a former Muslim from the Fulani
China’s Vaunted Belt and Road Initiative Is Not Going as Planned
News Analysis China’s leadership in Beijing must feel as though the world of finance has ganged up on them. Especially since they spent so many
Bus explosion kills 2 in Uganda
A suspected bomb exploded in a moving bus full of passengers, reportedly killing two people and injuring many others. This comes after a bomb exploded in a restaurant in the
One killed in explosion on bus near Ugandan capital: Police
At least one person died and several have been wounded in an explosion on a bus near Kampala, police said, two days after a deadly attack in the Ugandan capital claimed by ISIL (ISIS). Ugandan police spokesman Fred Enanga said bomb specialists were sent to
Aspen launches anaesthetics production line
The use of general anaesthetics has increased since the outset of the pandemic, as they are needed to support COVID-19 patients on ventilators in intensive care units. ...
Coastal erosion in Nigeria leaves communities fearing their homes will disappear
The continent of Africa is on the frontline of the climate emergency, but all too often it has the
Load shedding back in Joburg as City Power battles outages after pylon collapse
LOAD shedding for Johannesburg residents kicked in promptly after 6pm on Monday night after Eskom announced Stage 2 power cuts for the country. But for parts of the south west of Johannesburg, they have been plunged into darkness for much of Monday after
Over 200 suspects arrested during City of Cape Town crime crackdown
CAPE TOWN - The City of Cape Town’s enforcement agencies have arrested more than 200 suspects and issued over 73 000 fines in the past week during operations. Officers attached to the Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (Leap) were responsible for 59 out of the
Sudan army opens fire on protesters killing three and injuring more than 80
Khartoum — A Sudan doctors’ committee said on Monday three protesters were shot dead and more than 80 people wounded as demonstrations raged against the military’s seizure of power. The exact number of injured is still being calculated, the Central
Maiden resource for Labola underpins the making of a new regional explorer
The resource estimate is underpinned by 69,787 metres of drilling from 566 drill holes, including the recent Moydow, confirmatory, twin and infill drilling of 4,739 metres for 31 holes. DFR had signed a definitive agreement to buy Moydow Holdings Limited on
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Jamaican preacher who allegedly oversaw human sacrifices in his church arrested
Authorities in Jamaica have arrested a preacher and 41 of his congregants after they allegedly killed two people during a human sacrifice ritual ceremony. According to Mirror, the self-acclaimed prophet, Kevin O Smith, 39, had told his congregation there was
South Africa keen to turn page on batting debacle, says Rabada
The Proteas went down in a low-scoring thriller in their opening Super 12 clash in Abu Dhabi, with an inspired bowling effort keeping them in the contest till the final over after the team could post a total of 118 for nine. FILE PHOTO: Cricket - ICC Men's T20
Andries Tatane’s spirit will drive fight against ANC in Ficksburg
The spirit of Andries Tatane, killed on live television by police for fighting for better service delivery, lives on in a small Free State town that has eschewed racial and class divisions to unite in the removal of the “failing ANC” with independent
Police on the hunt following attack on Jeppe cops
Police have launched a manhunt for three men who shot at investigating officers in Jeppe, Johannesburg. ...
Somalia death toll in fighting between army and former allied group rises to 120
MOGADISHU, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Fighting in Somalia's Galmudug state between the Somali army and its former ally, the Ahlu Sunnah Wal Jama'a militia, has killed 120 people over the past three days, a senior ASWJ official said on Monday. Analysts and
Algeria to end gas supplies to Morocco; supply Spain directly -sources
Summary Agreement expires on Oct. 31Algeria is Spain's largest gas supplier LONDON/ALGIERS, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Algeria, which has cut off diplomatic ties with Morocco, will stop supplying natural gas to the country through the Maghreb-Europe pipeline from
Military kills 3, injures 80 during anti-coup protests in Sudan
At least three protesters were killed and 80 others injured on Monday by military gunfire in front of the Sudanese
UN Security Council to meet Tuesday on Sudan following Coup
The UN Security Council will meet this week in the aftermath of a coup that has unseated Sudan's transitional
Human Capital Africa launches at the 27th Nigerian Economic Summit
Human Capital Africa (HCA), an accountability and advocacy initiative spearheaded by Nigeria’s former Minister of Education and World Bank VP of the African region, Obiageli Ezekwesili, launched on the sidelines of the 27th Nigerian Economic Summit (NES27)
13-year-old Thyneeca Adonis needs your help to get her eyesight back
The girl from Lotus River was diagnosed with Keratoconus a month ago and has 90% vision loss in her right eye and only 50% vision in her left. ...
WC matriculants to kick off finals exams with English papers
In the Western Cape, nearly 74,073 pupils will write the National Senior Certificate exams. ...
Phaahla: We need to improve community-based care for mental health services
Health Minister Joe Phaahla led a national dialogue on Monday on the issue as the world marks mental health month. ...
Gauteng residents warned of flooded roads as heavy rain hits
Some parts of Johannesburg and Tshwane are already experiencing localised flooding. ...
Caf Champions League: Hearts of Oak issue apology for Wydad Casablanca thrashing
The Phobians have addressed their fans after a poor showing in the continental inter-club competition ...
International Community Condemns Apparent Military Coup in Sudan
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for the “immediate” release of Sudan’s detained leaders following an apparent military coup. “There must be full respect for the constitutional charter to protect the hard-won political transition,”
Salah breaks Drogba record as highest scoring African in Premier League
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has overtaken Didier Drogba as the highest scoring African in Premier League history. The Egypt international scored three goals against Manchester United in the 5-0 battering at Old Trafford on Sunday. Salah now has 107 goals to
'KG' calls for bickering over Proteas batting collapse to stop ahead of West Indies clash
Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has said
Busa considering court action to make Covid-19 vaccines mandatory for all South African workers
Business for SA health working
ANC candidate list haunts Ramaphosa on campaign trail
Angry Alexandra residents demanded answers from ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa on why they should vote for the party while a fraudulently nominated candidate remains on the ballot paper. ...
'Cruel, degrading, invasive': ConCourt rules section of the Police Act on raids unconstitutional
The Constitutional Court has struck down a section of the Police Act which allows warrantless searches in areas that are cordoned off. ...
City Power jumped the gun on ‘no load shedding’ promise
'City Power will follow and implement the directive of the system operator (Eskom) and implement load shedding on its customers in the City of Johannesburg as required.' ...
Eskom in dire straits: Maintenance lags as utility overspends on emergency diesel
Key staff suspended following power station neglect. ...
SA needs more generation capacity to end power cuts, Eskom says
'Our generation business remains a concern, mainly due to its age and a legacy of poor maintenance.' ...
Covid-19 testing is too expensive and too difficult in South Africa
Our current approach is probably costing lives. ...
Sudan military dissolves transitional government in apparent coup
Ministry still supporting Hamdok calls for resistance to coup. ...
Load shedding: Brace yourself for more
South Africa faces increased outages due to Eskom maintenance ...
Makhura welcomes Special Tribunal's judgment in PPE matter involving Lehloenya
Former health CFO Kabelo Lehloenya had sought to force the premier, his government and other officials to contribute to any amount she was liable for. ...
