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Africa 

Ethiopia to launch fourth filling of controversial dam

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Ethiopia is preparing to launch the fourth filling of its mega-dam reservoir on the Blue Nile, the country’s deputy prime minister announced Thursday, despite opposition from its downstream neighbour Egypt. The massive $4.2 billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has been at the centre of a regional dispute ever since Ethiopia broke ground on the project in 2011. Egypt and… Read More
Africa 

Somalia in danger of losing hard-won gains, Security Council hears

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“Whilst many challenges and risks lie ahead, there are also many opportunities, and I urge all international partners to lean in and provide additional support to the people,” said the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia Catriona Laing. Regarding current security conditions, Ms. Laing, who also heads the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), raised concerns about terrorist attacks as well… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Nigerian filmmaker wins Best Director in United States

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Ogo Okpue, a United Kingdom-based Nigerian filmmaker, has emerged as Best Director in a tie with Bryan Keith Montgomery Jnr at the 2023 American Black Film Festival Award for his film: “A Song From The Dark.” He said in a statement on Thursday that the achievement was another milestone for the Nigerian entertainment industry. The American Black Film Festival, currently… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Milkshakes & Memories Fill Daryl Mosley’s New Video, “Mayberry State Of Mind,” With Simple Sweetness

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Milkshakes & Memories Fill Daryl Mosley’s New Video, “Mayberry State Of Mind,” With Simple Sweetness – Music Industry Today – EIN Presswire Trusted News Since 1995 A service for music industry professionals · Thursday, June 22, 2023 · 640,981,122 Articles · 3+ Million Readers News Monitoring and Press Release Distribution Tools News Topics Newsletters Press Releases Events & Conferences RSS… Read More
Africa 

Ugandan climate activist wants leaders to reflect on climate crisis

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Climate activist Vanessa Nakate faced an audience packed with world leaders and finance officials on Thursday, silenced the room and made everyone listen to some uncomfortable facts. Speaking at a two-day summit aimed at seeking better responses to tackle poverty and climate change issues by reshaping the global financial system, the young climate activist from Uganda was in a somber… Read More
Europe 

Financial system must evolve in ‘giant leap towards global justice’: Guterres

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Speaking at the Paris Finance Summit, Mr. Guterres said many African States were spending more on debt repayments than on desperately needed healthcare, and that over 50 countries were either in default or “dangerously” close to it. The UN chief called for a debt relief mechanism that supports payment suspensions, longer lending terms and lower rates to make borrowing more… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

“You’re Lucky To See Burna Boy, Rema”- Bill Gates Shares Daughter’s Reaction To His Visit To Nigeria

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Former world’s richest man, Bill Gates, expressed his youngest daughter Phoebe’s excitement about his visit to Nigeria and the possibility of meeting Afrobeat stars Burna Boy and Rema. Bill Gates who arrived Nigeria on Monday and met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Aso Villa, disclosed the conversation he had with his daughter, Phoebe when she heard, he was coming… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Wizkid Talks About the Blessings of Fatherhood, New Music & Upcoming Album On “The Afrobeats Podcast”

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Adesope Live, host of The Afrobeats Podcast linked up with Nigerian music star Wizkid at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for an exclusive interview. Ahead of his concert at the stadium, the singer opened up about the importance of family and being a father to his craft, how his love for his kids fuels him to keep going, a new song… Read More
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