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[ad_1] A fuel tanker exploded overnight in northern Nigeria as it was surrounded by a crowd of people who had rushed to the scene of an accident to collect leaking petrol.At least 94 people were burnt to death as fire engulfed the overturned vehicle, which had crashed, the police told the BBC.Fifty others injured in the explosion have been taken to hospital in the nearby town of Ringim in Jigawa […]
[ad_1] Nairobi — Roam Air, an African-made electric motorcycle, has completed a 6,000-kilometer solar-powered journey from Nairobi, Kenya, to Stellenbosch, South Africa. The expedition highlights African ingenuity and sustainable innovation, with a focus on Kenya's leadership in clean mobility. This journey was a collaborative effort between Roam, a pioneering African electric mobility company, and Stellenbosch University's (SU) Faculty of Engineering, with support from key partners such as SANEDI, Scatec, Charlie's Travel, and Throttle Pitstop. Beginning on September 29, 2024, Roam […]
[ad_1] Africa stands on the cusp of an economic transformation that promises to reshape its place in the global economy. Central to this vision are three powerful frameworks: the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Agenda 2063 and the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). Individually, each of these initiatives holds great promise for the continent. However, their alignment can unlock even greater synergies, accelerating Africa's industrialisation, sustainable development and economic integration. By strategically harmonising AfCFTA's trade objectives, Agenda 2063's development […]
[ad_1] Baltimore, Maryland USA — World Food Day seems like it should be a time to celebrate. A day to eat delicious meals and enjoy the rich traditions and cultures of food around the globe. But it's difficult to celebrate when conflict, the climate crisis, and our biodiversity loss crisis leave at least 733 million people hungry around the world. Dr. Evan Fraser from the Arrell Food Institute at the University of Guelph calls these cascading crises. And the results […]
[ad_1] Kenya's parliament has begun the final step to remove Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office.An overwhelming majority voted in the National Assembly last week to approve his impeachment, setting the stage for the two-day trial in the Senate that decides whether or not to oust him.The deputy president faces 11 charges including corruption, inciting ethnic divisions and undermining government - all of which he denies.The row follows his recent […]
[ad_1] The World Bank has revised the economic growth projection for Sub-Saharan Africa to 3 per cent from 3.4 per cent as earlier indicated in April, according to the latest Africa Pulse report. The slight cut is mainly attributed to large countries that continue to drag down growth in the region, most notably Sudan which saw a collapse of economic activity of 20 per cent in 2023 and is estimated to collapse by 15 per cent in 2024 as a […]
[ad_1] Addis Ababa — Head of Political Affairs and Counter Terrorism Focal Point for the African Union (AU), Babatunde Abayomi Taiwo commended the commitment of Ethiopia for its positive contribution to peace and security in Africa and globally. The first African Defense Ministers Conference organized by Ethiopia on its own initiative kicked off in Addis Ababa at the Adwa Victory Memorial Museum this morning. During the occasion, AU's official expressed deep gratitude to Ethiopia for hosting the event, which aims […]
[ad_1] Addis Ababa — Africa must engage with the world on its own terms, ensuring that its interests are represented and respected on the global stage, said Ethiopia's Deputy Prime Minister Temasgen Tiruneh. The first African Defense Ministers Conference organized by Ethiopia on its own initiative kicked of in Addis Ababa at the Adwa Victory Memorial Museum this morning. Opening the conference, the Deputy Prime Minister mentioned that Africa is currently facing security challenges. "We come together today at a […]
[ad_1] Nearly two million children suffering from severe wasting are at risk of death due to funding shortages for life-saving Ready-to-use-Therapeutic-Food (RUTF) to treat the condition, which is the most dangerous form of malnutrition. The warning comes from UN children's agency UNICEF which said levels of severe wasting in children under five remain gravely high in several countries due to conflict, economic shocks and climate crises. Deadly condition Severe wasting - also known as severe acute malnutrition - is caused […]
