Africa : Space intelligence: US and China look to leverage Russia's setbacks
Despite needing them to help its war in Ukraine, the difficulties facing Russia's space-based Earth observation programmes (IO, 08/02/24) are ...
Sudan : Rebel group SPLM-N sets conditions for joining Taqaddum movement
The Sudanese Coordination of Civil Democratic Forces, aka Taqaddum, is formalising talks with the Sudan People's Liberation Movement - North (SPLM-N). ...
Libya : With no embassy in Tripoli, Russian diplomats set up shop at Radisson hotel
A few weeks ago, the Russian ambassador to Libya, Aydar Aganin, quietly moved his team to the Radisson Blu Al ...
Killing of three women in a week sparks femicide protests in Somalia
Police name husbands as suspects in separate deaths of women, two of whom were pregnant The deaths of three women in one week, all allegedly murdered by their husbands, has caused outrage in Somalia and sparked days of protests over the country’s femicide
South Africa to deploy 2,900 troops to eastern DR Congo
South Africa will deploy 2,900 troops to eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as part of a Southern African Development Community (SADC) force to fight armed groups, the president’s
Introducing The View Agadir: Retaining Moroccan authenticity, yet redefining the hospitality experience for the hip, ...
AGADIR, MOROCCO, – Located on the Atlantic coast and with direct access to the most picturesque sandy beach of Agadir, the latest addition to the View brand – The View Agadir will open its doors on the 1st March 2024, and is set to raise the bar of
Egypt accuses Israeli finance minister of “sabotaging” Gaza ceasefire talks
Egypt said on Monday that Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is sabotaging Gaza ceasefire talks in Cairo. On Saturday, Smotrich called on Israeli Prime
South Africa stand firm after Ravindra strikes in Hamilton
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South Africa wins toss, bats in 2nd test vs. New Zealand
HAMILTON, New Zealand (AP) — South Africa won the toss and chose to bat Tuesday in the second and final test against New Zealand at Seddon Park. HT Image New Zealand won the first test by 281 runs and needs only a draw to win a series over South Africa for the
Deadliest Cholera Outbreak in Past Decade Hits Southern Africa
The waterborne disease has killed more than 4,000 people in seven countries over the past two years. Experts blame severe storms, a lack of vaccines, and poor water and sewer systems. ...
Jordanian Dates Exports To Qatar Increase By 8.3 Per Cent In 2023
(MENAFN - Jordan Times) AMMAN - Qatar's local market witnessed an 8.3 per cent growth in imports of different types of Jordanian dates during the year 2023.Jordanian dates exports reached ... ...
South Africa win toss, batting first in second New Zealand Test
South Africa won the toss and chose to bat on Tuesday as they chase a series-levelling win over New Zealand in the second and final Test in Hamilton. HT Image New Zealand will claim their maiden Test series victory over the Proteas if they win or draw in
South Africa cricket legend Mike Procter in ICU after being extremely unwell
South Africa’s legendary cricket all-rounder and former national coach, 77-year-old Mike Procter, was severely ill in intensive care on Monday, according to his family. Procter’s charitable foundation, his wife Maryna, and two children told AFP
South Africa cricket great Mike Procter in ICU after falling seriously ill
South Africa's swashbuckling cricket all-rounder and former national coach 77-year-old Mike Procter was seriously ill in intensive care on Monday, according to his family. File photo of Mike Procter In a statement passed to AFP by Procter's charitable
Zenith champions ‘true banking’ for real economy, MSMEs
Zenith Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to the real economy, as evidenced by a slew of measures geared toward empowering Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country, a move which it describes as ‘true banking’. This renewed dedication was
Africa puts best foot forward
Listen Last night, the curtain fell on what has been a truly memorable Africa Cup of Nations finals. Television screens will be much poorer without the odds-defying performances from Cote d'Ivoire. The action has been exhilarating, the attendance,
Central African Republic: 10K Children Still Fighting Alongside Armed Groups
BANGUI, Central African Republic — About 10,000 children are still fighting alongside armed groups in Central African Republic more than a decade after civil war broke out, the government said Monday. Marthe Kirima, the minister for family and gender, said in
Israeli Hostage Rescue Kills Dozens in Rafah
Destroying Hamas remains Israel’s top priority despite mounting public pressure to free more hostages. ...
UN Security Council Concerned About 'Escalating Violence' in Eastern DRC
united nations — The U.N. Security Council said Monday that it was concerned by "escalating violence" in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, condemning in a statement the offensive launched this month by M23 rebels near Goma. Clashes have intensified
Black rhinos moved to Kenya’s Loisaba Conservancy as species recovers
Twenty-one critically endangered black rhinos have been safely delivered to Loisaba Conservancy in northern Kenya from other parts of the country, part of a wider mission to secure the long-term future of the species in Kenya. “It’s been a
TIME FOR THE PDP TO REINVENT ITSELF
Editorial | The PDP should put its house in order With the conclusion of the 2023 general election cycle, there are expectations that the nation will have a credible opposition platform that can effectively proffer alternative views on the policies and
Record breaking marathon runner Kelvin Kiptum dies in car crash aged 24
In tonight's edition: Record breaking kenyan marathoner, Kelvin
Egypt slams remarks by Israeli official holding it responsible for 7 October Hamas attack
Egypt on Monday slammed statements by Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich holding Egypt responsible for Hamas’ 7 October
CPJ condemns Kyrgyzstan’s order to shut investigative outlet Kloop
Stockholm, February 12, 2024—The Committee to Protect Journalists is appalled by a Kyrgyzstan court decision on Friday to shutter Kloop Media, a nonprofit that runs the country’s leading investigative news website Kloop. “After last month’s mass arrest of
