Chocolate Crisis Alert: Why Your Favorite Treat Is Becoming a Luxury Item
Ghana's cocoa marketing board, Cocobod, reports a dire situation with approximately 590,000 hectares of cocoa plantations infected with the deadly virus.
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Senegalese Apex Court Confirms Bassirou Diomaye Faye's election victory
The top court's validation of the provisional results, announced last Wednesday, came after a complete tally from 100% of polling stations, setting the stage for Faye's inauguration.
Top 4 Most Significant Massacres During Colonial Times in Africa
Regarded as one of the first genocides of the 20th century, the Herero and Namaqua genocide was carried out by the German Empire in the territory of modern-day Namibia.
Nigerian Army to Release Over 300 Suspected Boko Haram Members Following Court Ruling
This decision follows a landmark ruling by a court in Borno state, the epicenter of the insurgency, which found insufficient evidence to prove the suspects' involvement in criminal activities.
Tragic Bus Accident in South Africa Leaves 45 Dead, Child Sole Survivor
The tragic event unfolded in the Limpopo province when the bus, carrying pilgrims, plunged 50 meters off the Mmamatlakala bridge into a ravine, subsequently bursting into flames.
French Lawmakers Recognize 1961 Algerian Massacre as "Bloody and Murderous Repression"
This crackdown occurred during a period of heightened tension, as Algeria was engaged in a fierce struggle for independence from French colonial rule.
BREAKING NEWS: National Unity Platform President Suspends Deputy President Hon. Mathias Mpuuga Amid Corruption Allegations
According to an official notice released by the NUP on their Twitter account, @NUP_Ug, the decision was made after Hon. Mathias Mpuuga reportedly failed to provide any satisfactory explanation for the actions attributed to him. The tweet read: "📌 NOTICE
Health Alert: Kenya's Ministry of Health Advises on Rising Respiratory Infections
The Ministry seeks to reassure citizens, emphasizing that the recent numbers reported are aligned with the expected patterns for influenza infections during this season and there have been no notable shifts in hospitalization or death rates.
Shocking Revelations Link Prominent Businessman to Rapper AKA's Murder
A staggering sum of over 800,000 rand (approximately $42,000; £33,000) was reportedly transferred from a company owned by Gcaba to the bank account of Mziwethemba Harvey Gwabeni, one of the suspects currently facing trial for the rapper's murder.
Uganda's Tourism Sector Nears Full Recovery Post-Covid, Projected to Surpass Pre-Pandemic Levels by Year-End
This resurgence is largely attributed to an increase in arrivals from Africa and key overseas markets, including the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and India.
Togo Faces Political Turmoil as Opposition Calls for Protests Against Constitutional Reform
The proposed constitution introduces significant changes to Togo's political landscape, notably by eliminating future presidential elections and granting the parliament the authority to select the president.
Uganda Prepares for 6th National Population and Housing Census in 2024
The census will gather data essential for government, private sector, cultural and religious institutions, civil society, and development partners.
Son of Guinea-Bissau's Ex-President Sentenced in US for Leading Heroin Trafficking Ring to Fund Coup Ambitions
His arrest in Tanzania and subsequent extradition to the U.S. in August 2022 followed a failed coup attempt in February 2022, pointing to a deeper plot to overthrow the current government of Guinea-Bissau.
Chinese National Sentenced to Death in Nigeria for Girlfriend's Murder
Frank Geng-Quangrong, who had entered a plea of not guilty, faced trial in the economic nucleus of Kano state, in northern Nigeria.
Kenyan Authorities Begin Release of Victims' Remains from Shakahola Starvation Cult
The release of these identified remains comes after a painstaking investigation by Kenyan forensic experts, who have worked tirelessly to match DNA samples from the exhumed bodies with those provided by families of the missing
A Husband of Two, Senegal`s Bassirou Diomaye Faye becomes Africa's Youngest President
Central to Faye's agenda are the fights against poverty, injustice, and corruption, issues he began addressing during his tenure at the Treasury through the creation of a union taskforce alongside Sonko.