In a heart-wrenching incident on a rain-drenched highway, a bus ferrying students from Kenyatta University to the coastal city of Mombasa collided with a truck, resulting in the death of 11 individuals and leaving 42 others with serious injuries. The accident took place at 17:50 (1450 GMT) on Monday
GOMBA-DR CONGO -In a significant development for press freedom in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, journalist Stanis Bujakera is set to be released imminently, following a court ruling on Monday that sentenced him to six months in prison on charges of spreading false information among other allegations. According to
In a heart-wrenching interview with the BBC, Georgina, a 32-year-old woman from Lilongwe, Malawi, breaks down as she recounts the harrowing abuse she endured while believing she was heading to a better life in the Middle East. Instead of the promised driver's position in Dubai, she was tricked
Kinshasa, Congo - In a bold move to address the ongoing violence and militancy in the region, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has announced the lifting of its long-standing moratorium on the death penalty. This decision, disclosed through a justice ministry statement on Friday, reverses a ban that has
Addis ababa , Ethiopia-In a significant leap towards modernizing e-commerce across the continent, Ethiopian Airlines has unveiled a state-of-the-art logistics hub at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. This $55 million investment spans over 161,500 square feet and is poised to become a cornerstone in Africa's burgeoning e-commerce sector
In the evolving political landscape of West Africa, the recent reversal of sanctions against Niger by Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu marks a significant shift, reflecting deeper regional complexities and the challenges of maintaining unity and democratic principles in the face of authoritarian resurgence. The military coup in Niger
Kigali, Rwanda — Rwandan political leader Ms. Victoire Ingabire Umuhaza on Wednesday, March 13, 2024voiced her deep disappointment in response to the High Court's ruling which denied her request for rehabilitation. The decision comes at a pivotal time as Rwanda gears up for its legislative and presidential elections slated
In an evening where the stars of the silver screen converged under the glamorous lights of the Oscars, Ugandan politician and pop star Bobi Wine, real name Robert Kyagulanyi, made a statement on the red carpet that resonated far beyond the confines of Hollywood's Dolby Theatre. Although his
n a remarkable display of citizen activism, Ugandans, led by courageous individuals , have taken to X (formerly Twitter) under the hashtag #UgandaParliamentExhibition to spotlight what they describe as wasteful expenditure and deep-seated corruption within the Ugandan Parliament. This online movement, spearheaded by a group of courageous individuals, is putting significant
Arusha,Tanzania In a world where digital information zips across the globe in the blink of an eye, the truth often finds itself in a gripping race against fiction. This was vividly illustrated in the recent hullabaloo surrounding the proposed East African Community (EAC) currency, dubbed the "Sheafra."
The bio on her Twitter handle says it all. It reads: “An apostle of Education. An academic with a social conscience. Professor of Maths education. #blessed #grateful I am here to give hope. #BeInspired” In what has been described as an inspiration to the world, Vice-Chancellor of the University of
In mid-November, Cape Town hosted the Africa Tech Festival, the continent’s largest and most influential tech event, where thousands of corporate, start-up, civil society and government leaders convened to forge the ties needed to accelerate Africa’s digitalisation and unlock its economic potential. While promising, Africa’s rapid surge
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African entrepreneurs are using technology in innovative ways to overcome structural barriers to prosperity. New approaches are enabling them to leapfrog over the traditional development paradigm and start making more money for themselves and the community. Cutting Out Middlemen For example, one use of technology is to cut out middlemen
Rwand - a country that has been rebuilt from the ruins of a genocide into a benchmark of development in Africa has a lot more to offer beyond having the cleanest city in Africa. From the game drives in Akagera national park to the hidden gentle giants that can be
Things have tremendously changed in the world of travel with rental cars featuring as the most preferred means for visitors to connect to and from their destinations. One important question many travelers always ask though is should I rent a car? Why should I hire a car in Uganda? For
