Nigeria: Criticisms Trail Tinubu’s 14 Foreign Trips in 9 Months

[ad_1] Nigerians have frowned at President Bola Tinubu's frequent foreign travels amid the current economic challenges occasioned by his administration's policies. Leadership Sunday reports that the economic policies of the current administration have sent the cost of living skyrocketing, with hikes in the prices of goods and services after the government removed the fuel subsidies and floated the naira against the United States dollar. However, despite these economic challenges and President Bola Tinubu's plea to Nigerians to tighten their belts […]

October 7, 2024

Africa

Africa: The African Union Peace and Security Council Concludes Field Mission to Cairo and Port Sudan, 1 to 4 October 2024

[ad_1] The Delegation of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU), comprising the representatives of the fifteen (15) PSC Members, namely, Angola, Botswana, Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, The Gambia, Morocco, Namibia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Tanzania and Uganda, undertook a field mission to Cairo, Egypt and Port Sudan, Sudan from 01 to 04 October 2024. Led by H.E. Ambassador Mohamed Omar Gad, the Permanent Representative of the Arab Republic of […]

October 4, 2024

News

Rwanda Reassures Tourists, Investors On Marburg Safety Measures

[ad_1] Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and the Ministry of Health have reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring the safety and security of tourists and investors in the country following the confirmation of the Marburg virus on September 27. In a statement shared on Thursday, October 3, on RDB's X platform, they emphasised that Rwanda remains open for business and outlined measures to protect Rwandans and visitors. The statement reassured the public that tourism in Rwanda remains safe, with the health and […]

October 4, 2024

Entertainment

Kenya: Ruto Gears Up for Mashujaa Day With Focus On Housing Agenda

[ad_1] President William Ruto has reaffirmed the importance of housing in the Kenya Kwanza government's agenda, emphasising its potential to create jobs, eliminate slums, and safeguard the country's agricultural land. In preparation for Mashujaa Day on October 20, which will be themed around housing, the president held a strategic meeting at State House, Nairobi, with key stakeholders in the housing sector. The gathering included architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, bankers, manufacturers, industrialists, and Jua Kali representatives. Their discussions centered on advancing […]

October 4, 2024

Entertainment

Uganda: Lord Mayor Lukwago Roots for Protection of Kampala’s Prestigious Heritage Sites At All Costs

[ad_1] Kampala Lord Mayor, Erias Lukwago has sounded a call for the protection of the city's prestigious heritage sites at all costs. Speaking during the 6th edition of the heritage awards by the Cross Cultural Foundation Uganda held at the Mayor's Palour in Kampala, Lukwago said he is irked by a lack of a sense of preservation by most leaders in the city. Cultivating and appreciating our heritage within our current generation is still lacking.We still have a big challenge […]

October 4, 2024

Africa

Africa: Chairperson of the AUC Applauds Historic Agreement Between Between Mauritius & the United Kingdom Recognising Mauritius Sovereignty Over Chagos Archipelago, Including Diego Garcia

[ad_1] The Chairperson of the African Union Commission H.E Moussa Faki Mahamat applauds the historic political agreement between the Republic of Mauritius and the United Kingdom in which they agreed that Mauritius is sovereign over the Chagos Archipelago, including Diego Garcia. This significant milestone marks a major victory for the cause of Decolonization, International Law, and the rightful self-determina- tion of the people of Mauritius, bringing an end to decades of dispute. In this regard, the Chairperson recalls the active […]

October 4, 2024

Africa

Africa: The New Triangle of Tension in the Horn of Africa

[ad_1] Key takeaways: Diplomatic and media tensions have escalated between Egypt and Ethiopia following Addis Abeba's announcement of the completion of work on the Renaissance Dam and Egypt's commencement of its joint defense agreement with Somalia. The emerging conflict between Egypt and Somalia on one side, and Ethiopia on the other, has deep strategic roots, revolving around Somalia's position in the regional framework and Ethiopia's ambitions to secure its vital regional interests and endeavor to turn into a naval, military […]

October 4, 2024

Entertainment

Zimbabwe: Chiwenga Calls for Urgent Climate Action At Development Conference

[ad_1] Vice President Dr. Constantino Chiwenga has urged Zimbabweans to intensify their efforts in combating climate change, emphasizing the multifaceted threat it poses to the nation's health, economy, and social fabric. Speaking at the Second Climate Change and Development Conference in Harare, held under the theme "Building Resilience, Securing the Future," the Vice President outlined the urgent need for climate action and strategic planning to safeguard the country's future. "We must acknowledge the severity of the climate crisis we face.Climate […]

October 4, 2024

Africa

Africa: Security Council Briefed On Progress in UN-AU Partnership for Peace

[ad_1] Despite the significant peace and security challenges facing Africa, there are reasons to be hopeful, the head of the UN Office to the African Union (UNOAU) told ambassadors at the Security Council on Wednesday, urging their continued focus on the continent. Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General to the African Union, highlighted "encouraging developments" that are fueling optimism. "These include Africa's resilient people and resourceful women and youth, their stated preference for democratic rule against all […]

October 3, 2024

Governance