Ghana’s largest opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), staged nationwide protests on Tuesday, demanding an audit of the voter roll ahead of December’s general election. The demonstrations, which took place in all 16 regional capitals, including Accra, saw massive turnout from NDC supporters. NDC leaders, including Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and Chairman Johnson Asiedu-Nketiah, criticized…
On Wednesday, the UN Security Council addressed Sudan’s ongoing humanitarian crisis, now exacerbated by over 16 months of conflict. UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa, Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee, highlighted the recent surge in violence in El Fasher amid a prolonged siege by the Rapid Support Forces. She condemned the severe suffering of civilians, including famine…
Severe floods in northeastern Nigeria have affected over 400,000 people, compounding the region’s ongoing humanitarian crisis. Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state, has seen about 15% of its area submerged. The flooding has devastated crops, livestock, and displaced thousands already impacted by armed violence. “With our small children, we don’t know where to stay now,”…
Over twenty media professionals and Mass Communication students from the University of Makeni have committed to enhancing their coverage of transitional justice issues in Sierra Leone. This pledge follows a training session organized by the Media Reform Coordinating Group (MRCG) Sierra Leone, supported by the Africa Transitional Justice Legacy Fund (ATJLF). The initiative aims to…
Ing. Alfred Jalil Momodu, Director General of the Sierra Leone Roads Authority (SLRA), has announced a major step forward in the country’s infrastructure development with a new financing agreement to reconstruct the Mabang-Moyamba-Gbangbatoke Junction Road. The 86-kilometre project, expected to start soon, will take two years to complete, followed by a one-year defect liability period….
Nigeria is launching a new code of standards this week to fortify stock cubes with four essential micronutrients—iron, zinc, folic acid, and vitamin B12. This initiative aims to address widespread malnutrition and “hidden hunger” by enhancing the nutritional value of a commonly used seasoning. Dr. Augustine Okoruwa of Hellen Keller International emphasizes that fortification is…
Zimbabwe’s wildlife authority has announced plans to cull approximately 200 elephants as part of efforts to address food shortages caused by severe drought. The El Nino-driven drought has ravaged crops across southern Africa, with the World Food Programme projecting that 7.6 million Zimbabweans will face food insecurity from January to April next year. The culling…
Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militant group, has accused Israel of orchestrating a series of pager detonations across Lebanon, resulting in several deaths and numerous injuries, including Hezbollah members and Tehran’s ambassador. According to the Lebanese health ministry, a child was among the fatalities. The Israeli military has refrained from commenting on the incident. In response, Hezbollah…
Three members of Sierra Leone’s U-20 football team attended a one-day safeguarding workshop organized by WAFU Zone A in Monrovia, Liberia, on September 17, 2024. The event, held at the Boulevard Palace Hotel, was part of CAF’s directive during the U-20 AFCON qualifiers. The SLFA delegation, led by Technical Director Ibrahim Bah, included Shooting Stars…
Indian exporters are facing uncertainty as the mpox outbreak threatens trade with Africa, a key market for Indian goods, particularly crude oil and pharmaceuticals, reports Maritime Gateway. Though the spread is currently contained, exporters remain cautious about potential escalation. Ajay Sahai, Director General of FIEO, emphasized the need for vigilance, noting that there have been…