Sameera Casmod | sameerac@radioislam.co.za 30 April 2024 | 12:48 SAST 1-minute read Technology giant Apple has been...
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Sameera Casmod | sameerac@radioislam.co.za 23 April 2024 | 13:10 SAST 1-minute read The El-Nino-linked drought in...
WFP urges global support as Malawi faces looming food crisis triggered by El Niño
Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 19 April 2024 | 16:38 CAT Malawi is facing its worst food crisis...
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...
Eswatini’s king commends police on their efforts during last years pro democracy protests
Umamah Bakharia King Mswati III has praised the Eswatini police for the handling of last year's pro-democracy demonstrations in which dozens of protesters were killed. The people of Eswatini have been taking to the streets in demand of the end of the monarchy....
Upcoming Kenyan elections
By Neelam Rahim On August 9th, 22.1 million registered Kenyans will go to the polls to elect the country's fifth President and successor to the incumbent, Uhuru Kenyatta. Even though the focus is mainly on the high profile Presidential contest, across the 47 counties,...
Africa Report with Dr Mustapha Mheta – 02:08:2022
By Annisa Essack 02:08:2022 Dr Mustapha Mheta, Senior Researcher and Head of Africa Desk at Media Review Network, Johannesburg, South Africa, and the Dean of the School of Languages at Somali National University, spoke to Radio Islam International. He covered the...
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