MANY NIGERIANS TURN OUT UNDER THE RAIN TO CLEAN THEIR ENVIRONMENT ON WORLD CLEAN UP DAY
On September 18, 2023, despite heavy rainfall, volunteers in Nigeria exhibited their dedication by commemorating World Cleanup Day. This event was orchestrated by the African Cleanup Initiative, a non-governmental organization…
HIGH COST OF BACK TO SCHOOL IN GABON
The rising prices of school supplies in Gabon have emerged as a pressing issue for parents, placing a significant financial burden on families and hindering their ability to afford essential…
GLOBAL SOUTH LEADERS DEMAND END OF 'PLUNDERING INTERNATIONAL ORDER AT G77
The G77+China summit, which is currently taking place in New York, has called for a more just and equitable international economic system. The summit is a gathering of developing countries,…
MALI, NIGER AND BURKINA FASO SIGN SAHEL SECURITY PACT.
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have signed a security pact aimed at strengthening their cooperation in the fight against terrorism and other security threats in the Sahel region. The pact…
A POLITICIAN IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO (DRC) HAS BEEN SENTENCED TO TWO YEARS IN PRISON FOR INSULTING THE PRESIDENT.
The politician, Jean-Marie Kasongo, was found guilty of “insulting the head of state” after he made a Facebook post in which he criticized President Félix Tshisekedi. In the post, Kasongo…
AFRICAN UNION ADMITTED AS PERMINENT MEMBER OF THE G20. WHAT IMPLICATION?
The G20 summit in New Delhi welcomed the African Union (AU) as a permanent member, making it the 21st member of the bloc. The decision was made by consensus of…
Mangosuthu Buthelezi, a Zulu minister and controversial South African leader, passed away at the age of 95
Mangosuthu Buthelezi, a prominent and controversial South African leader, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at the age of 95. Buthelezi, a Zulu minister, and political figure was best…
A POWERFUL 6.8 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE STRUCK MOROCCO
On a fateful Friday night, Morocco was struck by a powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake, resulting in a tragic loss of life and widespread devastation. As of now, the earthquake has claimed…
JAPANESE GOVERNMENT TO GIVE AID TO SEAFOOD INDUSTRIES
The Japanese government will give the seafood industry an additional ¥20 billion ($136.77 million) after China has imposed a blanket ban on imports of Japanese seafood. The new aid, announced…
FLOOD IN BRAZIL KILL ATLEAST 27
Heavy rains have caused widespread flooding in the municipality of Nova Bassano, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, since September 4, 2023. The floods have displaced over 350 people and caused…