Three Chinese nationals were arrested in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after being caught with 12 gold bars and $800,000 (£650,000) in cash, according to local officials. The arrest occurred in South Kivu province, an area known for its rich mineral deposits, including gold, diamonds, and key minerals used in…
Category: African News
Boy Survives Five Days in Lion-Infested Game Park in Zimbabwe.
An eight-year-old boy from northern Zimbabwe has been found alive after surviving an incredible five-day ordeal in the Matusadona Game Park, a wildlife reserve known for its dangerous inhabitants, including lions and elephants. The young boy, identified as Tinotenda Pudu, ventured far from home, wandering 23 kilometers (14 miles) into the heart of the game…
Zimbabwe Abolishes Death Penalty.
Zimbabwe has officially abolished the death penalty following the approval of a new law by President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The decision, effective immediately, marks a significant shift in the southern African nation’s approach to criminal justice. The move follows a vote in Zimbabwe’s parliament earlier in December to scrap capital punishment, a practice that has long…
Tragic Accident in Ethiopia Claims 71 Lives as Lorry Falls Into River.
At least 71 people have tragically lost their lives in Ethiopia’s southern Sidama state after a lorry plunged into a river on Sunday. The vehicle was reportedly carrying a group of wedding guests when it veered off course and missed a bridge, according to local official Wosenyeleh Simion, as reported by hicginewsagency. The Sidama Police…
Nigerian Watch-Lover Lost in Time.
Kaduna, Nigeria – December 27, 2024 The steady tick-tock of watches is fading in Kaduna, Nigeria, where Bala Muhammad, affectionately known as Baba Bala, struggles to keep his small watch-repair shop afloat amidst the digital revolution. Nestled on one of Kaduna’s busiest shopping streets, sandwiched between building material suppliers, Muhammad’s tiny shop resembles a time…
Christmas in Kampala Ghetto Villages Powered by Dr. Joan Ross of The Joseph Project.
The Joseph Project in USA with its partners headed by Dr. Joan Ross has donated Christmas to the people of several Ghetto Villages in Kampala … Christmas in Kampala Ghetto Villages Powered by Dr. Joan Ross of The Joseph Project.
Mozambique Opposition Leader Vows to Install Himself as President Amid Violent Protests.
Mozambique’s political crisis deepened as opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane declared his intention to install himself as president on January 15, rejecting the official results of the October presidential election. The announcement follows the constitutional court’s decision to uphold the victory of Frelimo party candidate Daniel Chapo, sparking widespread unrest across the country. Mondlane, leader of…
Mozambique Court Ruling Sparks Fresh Election Protests.
Protests have erupted across Mozambique following the confirmation of ruling party candidate Daniel Chapo’s victory in October’s contested presidential election. The country’s highest court upheld the election results, intensifying political tensions and triggering widespread demonstrations. Venâncio Mondlane, the opposition candidate who came second, has been vocal about his allegations of election rigging. Since the polls,…
HICGI News Agency 