You are here

Tag: World

Africa Featured World 

Deadly flood hits Western Germany; over 81 people dead

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , , ,
– – Western Germany has been hit by deadly flooding resulting in the death of over 80 people and reports of at least 1,300 others still missing. This year’s flooding is considered one of the deadliest in modern history in Germany with majority of those badly affected coming from Ahrweiler district, south of the city of Cologne. The disaster was… Read More
Africa Business World 

Commonwealth countries lose $345 bln in trade due to Covid-19

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
– – Commonwealth countries are estimated to have lost up to US$345 billion worth of trade in 2020, including $60 billion in intra-Commonwealth trade, according to 2021 Commonwealth Trade Review on “Energising Commonwealth Trade in a Digital World: Paths to Recovery Post-COVID”. Released today, the Commonwealth Trade Review provides a timely and comprehensive analysis of the impact of the pandemic on… Read More
Africa Mali West Africa World 

France to close all military bases in Mali by 2022

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , , ,
– – The French government has announced that by 2022 it will close all of its military bases in Mali. On Friday French President Emmanuel Macron made the announcement, indicating that the process to close its bases in northern Mali will start by the end of this year. This is part of a bigger plan by France to finally withdraw… Read More
Africa World 

President of Haiti killed in attack at private residence

Elwin Mandowa, , , , ,
Mr Joseph said in his statement that “all measures had been taken to guarantee the continuance of the state”. He also condemned what he called a “hateful, inhumane and barbaric act,”. Just received the news the Haitian president of Haiti has been Assassinated 🇭🇹 — Wyclef Jean (@wyclef) July 7, 2021 – – Jovenel Moïse, 53, came to power in… Read More
Africa World 

Bill Cosby freed from prison after court overturns his conviction

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , ,
US comedian Bill Cosby has left prison hours after his sexual assault conviction was overturned by Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court. The judges said there had been a “process violation” by the prosecution, but admitted their ruling was unusual. Mr Cosby, 83, served more than two years of a three to 10-year sentence at a state prison near Philadelphia. In 2018 he… Read More
Africa Namibia Southern Africa World 

Germany to pay Namibia €1.1bn in reparations for colonial genocide

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , , ,
Germany has accepted to pay Namibia €1.1bn as reparation for genocide committed during its colonial-era occupation of the African country. The reparation will be in a form of financial support for Namibia’s development through a programme. Per the deal of the reparation there will be funding paid over 30 years through spending on infrastructure, healthcare and training programmes benefiting the… Read More
Africa Featured West Africa World 

Morocco recalls ambassador to Germany over territorial dispute

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , ,
– – Morocco has recalled its ambassador in Berlin over the disputed Western Sahara territory. The North African country is accusing Germany of being involved in hostile actions that would harm the interests of the country. In a statement, Morocco cited Germany’s “destructive attitude” and “antagonistic activism” regarding its actions that followed the US decision to recognise Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara.… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Africa’s oldest human burial site uncovered in Kenya

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , , , ,
– – A team of researchers on Wednesday announced that they have uncovered Africa’s oldest human burial site in Kenya. The site has a child no older than three laid to rest sideways in an earthen grave 78,000 years ago. The child’s legs were carefully tucked up against its tiny chest, signalling the earliest known human burial on the continent.… Read More
Africa World 

Ugandans celebrate Daniel Kaluuya for winning an Oscar

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
– – Ugandans have taken to social media to celebrate Daniel Kaluuya, a British actor of Ugandan origin. Kaluuya over the weekend won an Oscar as Best Supporting Actor for his role in Judas and the Black Messiah. He thanked all his fans from London and Kampala for supporting him in his career. “What a man.” Daniel Kaluuya remembers Fred… Read More
Social media & sharing icons powered by UltimatelySocial