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The South African parliament has set up an independent commission to investigate a murky burglary case that has embarrassed President Cyril Ramaphosa for several months, the National Assembly announced on Wednesday night. The independent commission, made up of former Constitutional Court president Sandile Ngcobo, a former judge and a university professor, has 30 days to deliver its conclusions, Assembly Speaker… Read More

Last updated: 10 minutes ago Fuel prices in Kenya surged to record highs on Thursday after the new government slashed subsidies, piling on misery for a population already facing deep economic hardship. The price of petrol increased by 20 shillings to 179.30 (about $1.50) per litre while diesel and kerosene prices are up by 20 and 25 shillings respectively, the… Read More

On Wednesday, Yemenia Airways was found guilty of involuntary homicide over the 2009 crash off the Comoros islands which killed 152 passengers on board. A French court ordered the Yemeni airline to pay a 230,000$ fine to the families of 65 French citizens who died and the flight’s lone survivor. Bahia Bakari welcomed the decision. The company’s lawyers said they… Read More

Fuel prices have risen once again in Kenya after the government partially removed subsidies that cushioned consumers from the global hike in oil prices. The energy regulator said late on Wednesday night that it had removed the subsidy for super petrol, while retaining a smaller subsidy for diesel and kerosene. In the new prices, super petrol – mostly used by… Read More

With monkeypox cases subsiding in Europe and parts of North America, many scientists say now is the time to prioritize stopping the virus in Africa. In July, the U.N. health agency designated monkeypox as a global emergency and appealed to the world to support African countries so that the catastrophic vaccine inequity that plagued the outbreak of COVID-19 wouldn’t be… Read More

It has been more than 50 years since Queen Elizabeth II visited Sudan. During her stay in the Sudanese capital in February 1965, the queen stayed in the colonial-era Grand Hotel overlooking the Nile. The royal visit took place during Sudan’s first decade of independence.  Her portrait still takes pride of place alongside pictures of other distinguished guests. “The visit… Read More

Insects may soon be incorporated into the diet of millions of people all around the world as the effects of climate change take hold. Crickets are popular in Thailand but for non-Thais this can be a challenge.  Bangkok’s Bounce Burger is determined to change that. “We use cricket powder in our burgers to show everybody that the powder, as well… Read More

The practice of skin bleaching can have devastating consequences for the skin.  Faced with the increasing popularity of whitening creams, the Cameroonian government was recently forced to ban the import of these cosmetic products due to the growing cases of skin damage. Some local craftswomen did not waste any time and rushed into the cosmetics sector for black skin mainly.… Read More

Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt returned to the catwalk on Tuesday to participate in sports brand Puma fashion show at New York Fashion Week. Speaking after the show, the former sprinter said he had enjoyed the experience. “It’s not my first time (walking a runway, ed.) It’s been a long time, but I’m much more confident. It was pretty good”,… Read More

Ivory Coast on Wednesday accused Mali of “blackmail” over 46 Ivorian troops who have been detained by Bamako and called for West African leaders to discuss the crisis as soon as possible. Mali’s ruling junta last week tied the troops’ release to the extradition of Malians living in Ivory Coast — a condition that amounts to “unacceptable blackmail,” the government’s… Read More