Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, Tanzania’s incoming regional director of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Africa, has passed away at the age of 55. His death comes just three months after being elected to the prestigious position. Dr. Ndugulile, a distinguished medical doctor and lawmaker, died on Wednesday morning in India, where he was undergoing treatment….
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Two Britons Among Missing as Tourist Boat Capsizes in the Red Sea.
Sixteen people, including two Britons, are reported missing after a tourist boat capsized during a diving trip in the Red Sea. The vessel, named Sea Story, was carrying 30 tourists from multiple countries and 14 crew members when it sent a distress signal at 5:30 am local time (0330 GMT), according to Egypt’s Red Sea…
Somaliland Opposition Leader Wins Presidential Election.
Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, commonly known as Irro, has won the presidential election in Somaliland, a self-declared republic in the Horn of Africa. The 69-year-old opposition leader secured 64% of the vote, defeating incumbent President Musa Abdi Bihi, who garnered 35%. Irro’s victory marks a significant shift in the political landscape of Somaliland, which declared independence…
Aliko Dangote Takes on Nigeria’s ‘Oil Mafia’ in Industry Shake-Up.
In a move that could transform Nigeria’s oil sector, Aliko Dangote, the country’s richest businessman, is set to challenge the entrenched interests of the “oil mafia” with his $20 billion, state-of-the-art oil refinery. However, despite the excitement surrounding this major development, many Nigerians are asking two key questions: Will petrol prices drop? and Will fuel…
Amnesty Urges France to Investigate Potential UN Arms Embargo Breach in Sudan.
Amnesty International has called on France to investigate the possible illegal use of its military systems by Sudan’s paramilitary forces, suggesting that these actions may violate the United Nations arms embargo on the country. The human rights organization claims to have identified French-made Galix defence systems being used in Sudan on armoured vehicles manufactured in…
Dr. Michelle Announces Return to Uganda Ahead of Christmas with Huge Humatarian Campaign at Africa’s Largest Refugee Camp- Bidi Bidi.
By Viola Nabbale- updated at 1905 EAT on 14th Nov 2024 Kampala- American Televangelist and Philanthropist Dr. Michelle Corral has announced returning to Uganda from 16th-18th November 2024 a month after the 2nd East Africa Fire & Anointing Pastors Conference that took place in September in Kampala. Dr. Michelle who has been in Ethiopia recently…
Russia Deploys Military Instructors to Equatorial Guinea Amid Growing Influence in Africa.
Russia has reportedly sent between 100 and 200 military instructors to Equatorial Guinea to bolster the security of the presidency and train elite guards, marking a further expansion of Moscow’s influence in Africa. According to various media outlets, the Russian contingent has been stationed in the country’s two main cities—Malabo, the capital, and Bata….
“We Don’t Need Handouts, Africa Has Financial Capital Assets” Leaders Speak at COP 29
By Earnest Kivumbi Benjamin – updated at 0757 EAT on Wednesday 13th Nov 2024 African leaders have made profound statements at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan during dialogue of Heads of State and Government at the World Leaders segment of the COP29 on measuring the green wealth of Africa. The session on Wednesday was hosted by…
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