Africa East Africa World 

The world’s oldest pupil dies in Kenya

– – The world oldest pupil has died in Kenya. Priscilla Sitienei died peacefully at home at the age of 100, her family said. “Gogo”, which means grandmother in the local Kalenjin language, was what Ms Sitienei was affectionately called by many. Her grandson Sammy Chepsiror, told Kenya’s The Standard newspaper “She died peacefully in the presence of some family… Read More
Africa World 

WITNESS: A masculinity project for 2022 International Men Day

– – Fifty men from across Ghana’s Greater Accra and Takoradi in the Western Region have shared, revealed and highlighted what violence they had witnessed by men towards women, and how what they witnessed shaped and impacted them as men. The findings from these moving exchanges are for WITNESS, a masculinity project for 2022’s International Men Day, a global annual… Read More
Africa Business World 

What you need to know about the AfCFTA Guided Trade Initiative

– – The AfCFTA Guided Trade Initiative (GTI) is the latest development designed to boost trade in the Africa’s continent-wide free trade zone. The GTI was launched in October 2022 with the aim of testing meaningful, continuous trade under AfCFTA and to assist in the development of regional value chains that will allow for more climate-friendly, sustainable trade across the… Read More
Africa Ghana Nigeria News and Headlines West Africa World 

Ghana withdraws travel advisory against Nigerian trips

– – Ghana has made a u-turn about an advisory note it issued to its nationals against travelling to Nigeria. The country’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs earlier cautioned Ghanaians against making non-essential travels to Abuja. In a statement, the Foreign Ministry said this was due to high level of terrorism and armed conflict among others. It also attributed the situation… Read More
Africa World 

Opinion: How will economic downturn affect health investment in the Africa?

– – At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world was primed for a substantial increase in health and biotech spending and investment. Governments and the private sector alike promised to dedicate funding so that they would be adequately prepared for the next pandemic if or when it came. Over the course of 2020 and 2021, those promises appeared… Read More
Africa Business World 

African Energy Chamber demands an end to energy colonialism

A gas field is seen near Zarzaitine in In Amenas,1,600km (994 miles) southeast of Algiers, Algeria. REUTERS/Louafi Larbi A kettle boiled twice a day by the rich and luxurious family of radical leftist group Extinction Rebellion‘s Chloé Farand in the France, uses five times as much electricity as an entire Malian family uses per year. 900 million Africans rely on… Read More
Africa South Africa Southern Africa World 

South Africans sign petition against unisex toilets in schools

Photo: Getty Images Some South Africans have started a petition against plans by the department of basic education to introduce unisex or gender-neutral toilets in schools. The online petition has been signed by over 60,000 people so far. “Toilets are private and suggesting that girls and boys share toilets will bring about many social ills,” the petition said. The plan… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana’s president sacks minister over alleged impropriety

Charles Adu Boahen Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo on Monday sacked one of his ministers serving at the finance ministry. Charles Adu Boahen, the minister of state for finance, was sacked after allegations of impropriety contained in an investigative documentary work carried out by Ghanaian investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas. Adu Boahen was seen in a video posted online by the… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Ethiopia’s warring parties sign deal for truce implementation

REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya The Ethiopian government and Tigrayan forces have now signed an agreement detailing the roadmap for implementation of a peace deal. The agreement signed on Saturday is to facilitated the truce agreed to during negotiations in South Africa this month. Representatives from the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) have been meeting in Nairobi since Monday… Read More
Africa Sports World 

Top 10 Real Money Online Casinos

Do you have doubts about the honesty and reliability of virtual gambling establishments? Are you afraid to play for real money? Then, you should first pay attention to the best Australian casinos rating compiled on the basis of real facts and ratings, reflecting the degree of reliability and honesty of popular gaming platforms. The best online casinos are personally checked… Read More
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