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Nigeria: ‘Release My Son, I’m Begging You’ – Speed Darlington’s Mother to Burna Boy

[ad_1] "I just got information that my son is missing. His gateman called my family and notified my family that there was a video he made and put on the internet about Burna Boy..." Controversial singer Speed Darlington's mother, who identified herself as Queen, has alleged that Burna Boy and his team were responsible for her son's disappearance. Reports indicate that Speed Darlington went missing on Sunday. Hours after Speed Darlington was declared missing on social media on Wednesday, Burna […]

todayOctober 9, 2024 3

Africa

Africa: Equatorial Guinea Economic Update – Designing Fiscal Instruments for Sustainable Forestry

[ad_1] Malabo — The World Bank today issued the 2024 Equatorial Guinea Economic Update which analyzes the country's recent economic developments and outlook and highlights the importance of designing effective fiscal instruments for sustainable forestry and economic diversification. Following two years of recovery, the economy of Equatorial Guinea contracted by 5.7% in 2023, driven by a decline in the hydrocarbon sector. Inflation decreased to 2.4% in 2023 compared to 4.9% in 2022, partly due to tight monetary policies pursued by […]

todayOctober 9, 2024 2

Entertainment

Nigeria: How Police Arrested, Detained Missing Singer Over Burna Boy’s Petition

[ad_1] A singer and social media influencer, Darlington Okoye well known as Speed Darlington is reportedly being detained by the police in Abuja, days after he was declared missing. This was revealed on Tuesday by a human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, in a post on his X handle. A social media influencer, Constance Nwogu, had raised the alarm over the disappearance of Speed Darlington. Adeyanju said Speed Darlington, also known as Akpi, was apprehended in Lagos last Friday […]

todayOctober 9, 2024 2

Africa

Africa Water Crisis Threatens Lives, Food Security, Economic Stability – Report

[ad_1] Few weeks ago, Centre for Science and Environment (SCE), a not-for-profit public interest research and advocacy organisation based in New Delhi, India, released its Down To Earth annual State of Africa Environment 2024 report. The report, which was released in Nairobi, Kenya, three weeks ago, highlights the intersection between water on the one hand and migration, climate change, poverty and diseases on the other. The State of Africa Environment 2024 report emphasized that Africa faces escalating water crisis that […]

todayOctober 9, 2024 3

News

Kenya: NBA Legend Fisher in Kenya to Conduct Junior Basketball Coaching Clinic

[ad_1] Nairobi — "True growth can only happen when girls have opportunities," those are the words of NBA legend Derek Fisher ahead of a one-day basketball coaching clinic on his Kenyan tour. Fisher, a five-time NBA champion with the Los Angeles Lakers will on Wednesday conduct Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA basketball clinic in Nairobi for 80 participants comprising of 40 girls and 40 boys below 18 years to celebrate the official launch of Safaricom Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA program. Fisher, who was […]

todayOctober 9, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: World Bank Group Unveils Strategy to Drive Inclusive Growth and Resilience in Zimbabwe

[ad_1] The World Bank Group's Board of Executive Directors has approved the new Country Engagement Note (CEN) for Zimbabwe (2025-2026), focused on supporting the country's immediate development priorities. Aligned with Zimbabwe's Vision 2030 and the National Development Strategy 2021-2025, the CEN contributes to the World Bank Group's mission of ending extreme poverty and boosting shared prosperity. The CEN is structured around two pillars. Pillar 1 aims to support the country in reducing macroeconomic distortions, strengthening fiscal policies, and improving economic […]

todayOctober 9, 2024 1

Africa

Africa: Response to the Mpox Epidemic – Interview With Dr. Michel Muvudi On the World Bank’s Strategic Role in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

[ad_1] In the fight against the mpox epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Bank has rolled out a number of major initiatives to support the government and the affected communities. This interview with Dr. Michel Muvudi, Senior Health Specialist with the World Bank, highlights the work being done to address this epidemic and highlights the recommendations in place for the population. What steps have been taken by the World Bank to support the Democratic Republic of Congo […]

todayOctober 9, 2024 3

Africa

Africa Oil Week – Mantashe Slams ‘Foreign-Funded’ Activists

[ad_1] Protests held against fossil-fuel industry in Cape Town and Johannesburg Hundreds of environmental activists from various organisations took to the streets of Sandton calling for a boycott of the upcoming Africa Energy Week. In Cape Town, Extinction Rebellion and The Green Connection protested outside the Africa Oil Week conference. Africa Energy Week (AEW) will be hosted in Cape Town from the 4 to 8 November, and boasts that it is "Africa's biggest gathering of energy policymakers, companies and investors. […]

todayOctober 9, 2024 2

News

Africa: Statement Against Travel Restrictions Inresponse to Mpox and Marburg Virus Outbreaks

[ad_1] 8 October 2024 — In light of the ongoing Mpox and Marburg virus outbreaks, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) urges all countries to refrain from implementing travel bans or movement restrictions targeting African nations. Such measures are inconsistent with international health guidelines and risk undermining public health responses, deepening economic challenges, and reigniting the inequities and mistrust that surfaced during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly between the Global North and the Global South. Under the […]

todayOctober 9, 2024 1

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