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Kidnappers in DR Congo demand millions to release three stolen chimpanzees
In the wee hours of September 12, unknown people broke into a chimpanzee sanctuary in Congo's Katanga region and grabbed three animals. Since then, they have been contacting the centre and demanded $200,000 in exchange for the animals
Pakistan's spy chief demands an independent investigation into killing of journalist Arshad Sharif in Kenya. Thousands of people mourned the death of the outspoken Pakistani journalist in the capital Islamabad
Thousands mourned the death of outspoken Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif in the capital, Thursday (Oct 27). Sharif, 50, was killed on October 23 when the car he was in sped up and drove through a checkpoint outside Nairobi. The government will soon send a team of civilian investigators to Kenya.
Egypt’s currency slides 13.5% to a record low against the US dollar, as IMF and Cairo reach $3 billion loan agreement
Egypt’s pound slid 13.5 percent to a record low against the dollar on Thursday as authorities announced a $3 billion International Monetary Fund deal with
Ghanaians slam President Nana Addo for having a presidential convoy of 46 cars, as they go hungry. There are places in this Africa, where with that number would be a “baby convoy” not worth the Big Man.
The president’s convoy has become a subject of jeers and hoots because Ghanaians are hungry and dying but the president seems not to care.
Africa CDC director Ahmed Ogwell’s mistreatment by German immigration officials while on his way to the WHO Summit in Berlin has highlighted racial profiling at border checkpoints and reignited debate about hosting for international meetings.
Most issues discussed at international health conferences target the so-called global south, yet they are mostly held in high-income countries in the US and Europe - where attendees from Africa and Asia have faced obstacles such as visa denials.
An Africa CDC director’s allegation he was ‘mistreated’ by German immigration officials has highlighted perceived racial profiling at border checkpoints and reignited debate about hosting for international meetings.
Hard lockdowns undermined vaccine effectiveness, says South Africa study. Policymakers based decisions on what they knew at the time, and that was largely fear-driven.
Researchers say high levels of physical activity boosts the effectiveness of vaccine courses - and would have been beneficial at reducing hospital admissions during the 'counterproductive' lockdowns.
Around one million children worldwide lose their mother to cancer every year, according to the first-ever estimate for the announced at the World Cancer Congress.
The research followed more than 2,000 women with breast cancer in Namibia, Uganda, Zambia and Nigeria, over half of whom died in just five years.
That research followed more than 2,000 women with breast cancer in Namibia, Uganda, Zambia and Nigeria, over half of whom died in just five years
Nigeria's stolen oil, the military and a man named Government
(that is Mr Government Ekpemupolo)
The discovery of a 4km-long pipeline built by thieves to steal Nigeria's crude leaves many in shock.
YouGov poll finds pro-China sentiment has collapsed in many nations while positive opinion of US has rebounded. There was still some good news for China in the results, which showed that 9 out of 12 non-western countries in the survey had positive views of its role in the world.
Survey finds pro-China sentiment has collapsed in many nations while positive opinion of US has rebounded
Uganda loses at least Shs9.144 trillion to corruption in both the public and private sectors every year, with Shs1 million stolen every hour.
In an empirical study—the first of its kind—initiated by the Inspectorate of Government in 2021 to establish the cost of corruption in Uganda, it was discovered that 23 percent of the annual...
Much of sub-Saharan Africa could be unliveable by 2050, says Ecological Threat Report. The main factors for this will be high levels of air pollution, poor sanitation, high homicide rates and substantial ecological threats combined with high population growth.
The report analyses ecological risk, societal resilience, and peace for 228 countries and territories, 3,638 administrative districts, and 250 cities, assessing their ability to manage their challenges. Here are key findings on Africa's present and likely future.
Panic sets in West Africa from India’s rice shortage. Some countries get as much as 75% of their rice from India – and shun rice grown in Africa. Now, that might change.
Already weakened by the inflation caused by the conflict, part of Africa will have to deal with the reduced influx of rice from India.
Around one million children worldwide lose their mothers to cancer every year, according to the first-ever estimate announced at the World Cancer Congress. The research followed more than 2,000 women with breast cancer in Namibia, Uganda, Zambia and Nigeria, over half of whom died in just five years.
That research followed more than 2,000 women with breast cancer in Namibia, Uganda, Zambia and Nigeria, over half of whom died in just five years
Four more bodies of suspected illegal migrants from Ethiopia found near the site of a mass grave in northern Malawi that contained the remains of 25 Ethiopian nationals. The Ethiopians are suspected victims of human trafficking.
Four more bodies of suspected illegal migrants from Ethiopia have been found near the site of a mass grave in northern Malawi that contained the remains of 25 Ethiopian nationals, according to police in the southern African country.
China runs its own Police station in Nigeria, report says.
Lesotho and Tanzania are also among the list of African countries where the Beijing government operates its own police station., to clamp down on its unruly nationals in these countries.
Nigeria and some other African nations like Tanzania and Lesotho have allowed the commencement of operation of Chinese police stations according to reports
Death toll from floods in Nigeria increases to 603. More than 1.3 million people have been displaced by the disaster, which has affected people across 33 of Nigeria’s 36 states. At least 340,000 hectares of land were affected, worsening fears of food supply disruptions.
Armed conflict already has threatened production in the northwest and central regions of Nigeria, which produce much of what the country eats.
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — The death toll from floods in Nigeria this year has increased to 603 as local authorities race to get relief items to hundreds of thousands being evacuated from their submerged homes.
Equatorial Guinea autocrat Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo to face two rivals in elections on November 20. In office for over 43 years, Obiang, 80, holds the world record for longevity in power for a living head of state, excluding monarchies.
Two candidates will face off in Equatorial Guinea on November 20 against President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, who is seeking a sixth term in office after more than 43 years at the helm of this small central African country, which he rules with an iron fist, state television announced on Saturday
Ghana’s cedi slumped to become the world’s worst-performing currency this year against the US dollar.
Ghana’s cedi slumped to become the world’s worst-performing currency this year as investors continued to squeeze foreign capital to the west African country before a deal with the International Monetary Fund.
Teenage pregnancies in South Africa almost doubled over 4 years. 33% of these teen mothers don’t return to school, perpetuating inequality and poverty that made them vulnerable in the first place.
Minister Angie Motshekga said schools had been encouraged to create an environment that supports pregnant girls.
Zimbabwe will keep the world’s highest benchmark interest rate of 200% into next year, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube says.
Zimbabwe will keep the world’s highest interest rate into next year as it prioritises economic stability ahead of high growth rates.
Ruled by strongman Denis Sassou Nguesso for 37 years, the Republic of the Congo is a major oil producer – but its people endure poverty, live in darkness, and all they get from the gas (flaring) is pollution.
Villages near Pointe-Noire — the energy hub of the Republic of Congo — often suffer the downsides of fossil fuels but get few of its benefits
The Governor of Nigeria’s Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has appointed 14,000 advisers for various political units in the State government. This is taking patronage to the stratosphere.
Factual Pursuit of Truth for ProgressRivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has appointed 14,000 advisers for various political units in the State. The governor, in a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media, Kelvin Ebiri, today, said the advisers will play a pivotal role in the administration....
Cameroon strongman Paul Biya, soon-to-be 90, has been in power for 39 years, and is Africa’s 2nd longest serving ruler. His iron-fisted Police chief Martin Mbarga Nguélé, is over 90 - and
the world’s oldest police officer on active duty.
At over 90 years of age, this long-time presidential loyalist leads the National Security department with an iron fist. He’s also the world’s oldest police officer.
It is time to speak louder about s*xtortion - demand for s*x by persons in authority in exchange for access to resources and opportunities - as a form of corruption
Demand for s*xual gratification by persons in authority in exchange for access to resources and opportunities is not new globally.
Under Nigerian President Buhari, while snakes, monkeys, and termites loot the treasury, students can’t graduate —Archbishop Kaigama.
“You go to school, you cannot graduate, you finish school, no work, you hear about snakes swallowing money, monkeys taking money and termites eating vouchers. All these are wahala, so they should bind us together,” Archbishop Kaigama said.
The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Ignatius Kaigama, has lamented the situation Nigerians have found themselves under President Muhammadu Buhari where
Africa, home to over 1.3 billion humans, continues to be looted. With 500 million plus people living in extreme poverty. Africa is now home to 1 in 2 humans living in extreme poverty and hunger.
Wildlife trafficking in Africa is a source of funding for militias, with the illegal ivory trade alone generating US$400 million in illicit income each year. There were 3,500 victims of terrorist acts in sub-Saharan Africa last year, nearly 50% of those recorded worldwide.
With 60% of Africa’s population under 25 years of age, young people are both the future of the continent [and the world] and its most vulnerable citizens.
Mental health problems affect 116 million people in Africa, up from 53 million in 1990. The continent also has six of the top 10 countries for su***de in the world, while for each su***de in Africa, there are an estimated 20 su***de attempts.
Despite the problem's urgency, African governments allocate less than 50 US cents per person to treat mental health problems. This is five times more than in 2017 but is still well below the recommended 2 US dollars per person for low-income countries.
Mental health care is generally not included in national health insurance schemes, WHO says, noting that there is only one psychiatrist for every 500,000 inhabitants in Africa. This is 100 TIMES BELOW the WHO recommendation.
Africa. The birthplace of “Homo Sapiens.” The land of plenty. The origin of farming. The richest region in terms of natural resources. And human capital. Home to over 1.3 billion humans, continues to be looted. With 500 million plus people living in extreme poverty, Africa has also been transfor...
Fertiliser shortages threaten to reduce the value of Africa food production by $11 billion this year. There is some good news: the Moroccan phosphate and fertiliser giant OCP Group has pledged to channel 20% of its production toward the continent.
Ana Palacio identifies actions the EU should take to help ease the shortages caused by Russia’s war in Ukraine.
World Bank says Nigeria’s debt service to revenue ratio could stand at 102.3% by the end of 2022.
Factual Pursuit of Truth for Progress The World Bank has said that public debt in Nigeria is concerning due to the rising debt service-to-revenue ratio. According to the bank, the debt service to revenue ratio could stand at 102.3 per cent by the end of 2022. The Washington-based bank said this in...
Malawi has saved its democracy but not its economy. It remains the WORLD’S POOREST PEACEFUL COUNTRY.
It remains the world’s poorest peaceful country
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