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…
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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…
M7 , First Lady Receive HTP Report about Concluded 2nd East Africa Fire & Anointing Pastors Conference.
By Viola Nabbale – updated at 1729 EAT on Wednesday 13th Nov 2024 KAMPALA- Uganda President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni & First Lady / Minister of Education & Sports recently received a report from Heal The Planet Global Organisation – HTP President, Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin about the concluded 2nd East Africa Fire & Anointing Conference of…
Navin Ramgoolam wins Mauritius general election in a landslide.
In a stunning political turnaround, opposition leader Navin Ramgoolam has won a resounding victory in Mauritius’s parliamentary elections, securing a fourth term as the nation’s prime minister. The official results, announced on Tuesday by the Office of the Electoral Commissioner, revealed that Ramgoolam’s Alliance of Change (ADC) coalition achieved a dominant win, capturing 62.6 percent…
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