Africa World 

COVID-19 burden lessens in Africa but vigilance is crucial

– – While Africa is witnessing its lowest level of new COVID-19 cases since the onset of the pandemic, a recent four-week rise—the first such sustained increase in four months—underscores the criticality of maintaining vigilance as the end-year holiday seasons sets in. The continent recorded a four-week long rise until 20 November, but the number of new cases dropped slightly… Read More
Europe 

Ukraine’s suffering must not become new normal, declares UN rights chief

Speaking in the capital, Kyiv, after an official four-day visit to the country, Volker Türk said that the scale of the damage and destruction that he had seen in Izium was “shocking”. In Bucha, north of Kyiv, where scenes showing civilians lying dead in the street sparked international outrage soon after the departure from the area of Russian forces in… Read More
Africa Nigeria News and Headlines West Africa World 

Nigeria Afrobeats star D’banj arrested for fraud

Nigerian Afrobeats star D’banj has been arrested over allegations of fraud, according to local media reporting. The musician was arrested after millions of dollars meant to help unemployed youths start businesses reported got missing. The N-Power initiative was launched in 2016 by President Muhammadu Buhari but many beneficiaries have complained of not receiving their grants. More than two million Nigerians… Read More
Africa Sports World 

Qatar 2022: Morocco erupts in ecstasy after historic World Cup victory

– – Morocco erupted in joy on Tuesday evening after the country’s male football national team beat Spain at the ongoing Fifa world cup in Qatar. Jubilant fans poured into the streets of major cities to celebrate the team reaching the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time. Flares were set off and flags waved in the streets of the… Read More
Europe 

Ukraine: ‘Senseless war’ has triggered ‘colossal torment’: Griffiths to Security Council 

Amidst ongoing humanitarian operations, Martin Griffiths told ambassadors he had come to brief them in New York on “the widespread death, destruction, displacement, and suffering” taking place since the invasion of 24 February, and the challenges that the continuing violence and winter weather were exacerbating.  “Over 14 million people remain forcibly displaced from their homes in Ukraine, including 6.5 million… Read More
Africa Business World 

Opinion: Can Africa’s startup sector keep up its record funding run amidst global turmoil?

– – Startups have become vital engines of change that can have an outsized impact on an economy. They are crucial in fueling innovation and enhancing economic and digital competitiveness. They improve access to products and solutions while significantly contributing to employment. In recent years, amid global economic volatility and uncertainty, Africa’s startup ecosystem has shown continued growth, attracting record… Read More
Europe 

Ukraine: Missile strikes threaten millions facing cold and hungry winter 

At the regular press briefing in New York, Associate Spokesperson Stéphanie Tremblay told journalists that according to UN humanitarian affairs office OCHA, citing local authorities, strikes affected regions in the north, centre and south, as well as the capital, Kyiv.   “In Odesa, the water supply has been compromised due to the lack of electricity to run the pumps, and the… Read More
Africa Mali West Africa World 

ECOWAS to setup peacekeeping force to deal with coups

– – West African leaders have announced their intention to establish a regional peacekeeping force to deal with coups. The said peacekeeping force would also help deal with the surging militant activities in member states. West Africa has for the past two years witnessed several coups. The regional body wants to more to boost constitutional government in the region. ECOWAS… Read More
Africa South Africa Southern Africa Sports World 

Springbok Casino Voted Best Live Dealer Casino in 2022

– – South African online casino players will be happy to learn that one of their favorite gaming sites, Springbok Casino, has been voted as Best Live Dealer Casino in 2022. This announcement was made by the leading South African gambling portal, No Deposit Casinos this week, although it didn’t come as a surprise to many, who have come to… Read More
Africa China Nigeria News and Headlines World 

ECOWAS Heads of State meet for an ordinary session in Abuja

– – The Sixty-Second Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) would take place on Sunday in Abuja, Nigeria. The Heads of State will be considering reports from the Council of Ministers meeting, which held from December 01 to 02, 2022, in Abuja. The West African leaders… Read More
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