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Somalia’s parliament on Saturday unanimously endorsed Hamza Abdi Barre as new prime minister, paving the way for the creation of a new government. All 220 lawmakers present gave their blessing to Barre’s appointment, and he was then sworn in to office, the parliament speaker said. Barre 48, told parliament he would form a “quality” government that would focus on “creating… Read More

South Africa’s former president fights back. On Saturday, four days after the final report into corruption under his tenure was released, Jacob Zuma slamed it as gossip. Speaking through his legal team and foundation members, the 80-year-old politician rejected the findings of the judicial report detailing how rampant corruption gutted state coffers during his presidency. “We hold the view that… Read More

Four months into the Russia-Ukraine conflict and ahead of the G7 summit, the World Food Programme has urged the 7 leaders to address today’s record-high humanitarian needs. In Africa, many families have shrunk their grocery bills due the high inflation aggravated by the war. If countries are impacted on different levels, all look for solutions.  “Right now, our numbers show… Read More

Rwanda’s largest city was the place to be for fashion enthusiasts originating from the Commonwealth nations. The Kigali Fashion week kicked off on Tuesday in the Rwandan capital. The fashion event attracted 23 local designers and 9 international brands as well as models from across the globe. As part of the 26th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting also known as… Read More

Last updated: 9 hours ago Afghan government helicopters and trucks deliver aid, headed to areas hardest hit by Wednesday’s earthquake, including Barmal and Gayan in eastern Afghanistan’s Paktika province. At least 1,000 people died and 1,500 were injured, the authorities reported, according to the state news agency Bakhtar. Mountainous terrain and overnight rain hamper rescue efforts. More about Sourced from… Read More

Cars and motorcycles, in long lines. This view has become common in Africa’s most populous country.  Nigerians can spend as much as eight hours queuing for fuel, as they lose most of their day waiting and not working. The fuel crisis was exacerbated by the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The war has caused prices for importing fuel to go up by more… Read More