Sameera Casmod | sameerac@radioislam.co.za 02 February 2024 | 10:14 a.m. SAST 1-min read The Zimbabwean opposition...
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Sameera Casmod | sameerac@radioislam.co.za 30 January 2024 | 23:00 SAST 2-min read Egypt decries West’s UNRWA cuts,...
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Sameera Casmod sameerac@radioislam.co.za 23 January 2024 | 21:39 SAST 2-min read In this week's Africa Report on Radio...
Somalia’s hotel siege that claimed the life of 21 people
Humanitarian worker Ilyas Mohamed talks to Radio Islam about the recent Al-Shabaab attack on Hayat Hotel that claimed the lives of 21 people.
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By Neelam Rahim Raila Odinga challenges the Kenyan election results. In the discussion on this week's Africa Report, Thandi Smith told Radio Islam International it is an interesting development as it brings up questions of democratic processes around African...
New smart bra can help detect breast cancer through app
Umamah Bakharia African innovators never fail to impress. A recent innovation is a 'smart bra' that can detect breast cancer. According to its creator, Nigerian robotics engineer Kemisola Bolarinwa this device can help fight against breast cancer. New statistics have...
Nigerians facing the effects of rising food prices
Umamah Bakharia Nigeria is grappling with rising food prices, as reflected in the spike in inflation. The annual inflation rate accelerated for a sixth-consecutive month to 19.64% in July 2022, the highest rate since January 2017. Food prices have risen steadily in...
William Ruto wins Kenyan elections as results gets questioned by voters
Umamah Bakharia William Ruto has won the race to be the fifth president of Kenya; this is according to results announced by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) on Monday. However, the opposition candidate, Raila Odinga, is contesting the...
Africa Report: Climate change and crisis impact area of sport
By Neelam Rahim In discussion with Radio Islam International on this week’s Africa Report is Head of Programmes at Media Monitoring Africa, Thandi Smith. Kenyan election results are out. Many are asking whether Raila Odinga is perhaps the most unlucky candidate in...
Zimbabwe says it’s ready to receive its citizen as permits in SA expire
Umamah Bakharia Numerous Zimbabweans living in South Africa are facing uncertainty, after the South African government announced that it would not be extending the Zimbabwe Exemption Permits (ZEP), which ended in December 2021. The permit-holders were given a...
Massive demonstration against the high cost of living and economic challenges in Sierra Leone
By Neelam Rahim In discussion with Radio Islam International is Oghenerie Emmanuel Omadhebo, an Analyst and social media influencer experienced in media campaigns, brand awareness, public relations and digital strategies. And Alexander, Businessman based in Sierra...
Migration crisis in South Africa and on the African continent
By Neelam Rahim Many people choose to migrate for various reasons, including better job opportunities, civil wars, and unstable economies are just some of the possible causes. In discussion with Radio Islam International is the South African Research Chair Initiative...
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