Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 2 min read 28 November 2022 | 9:40 pm CAT Fighters from the al-Shabab armed...
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Equatorial Guinea faces elections as current president seeks an extension to his 43 year rule
Umamah Bakharia | ub@radioislam.co.za 2 min read 22 November 2022 | 11:00 CAT Preliminary election results released by...
Humanitarian aid enters Tigray after a ceasefire agreement confirmed between Ethiopian gov & TPLF
Umamah Bakharia | ub@radioislam.co.za 2 min read 18 November 2022 | 10:40 CAT The first humanitarian aid convoys have...
Burkina Faso : A Step Away from Famine
The World Food Programme on Monday said thousands in the Central Sahel will face even further destitution unless immediate access is granted to humanitarian organizations. The UN emergency food relief agency warned that disastrous levels of hunger could hit...
Madagascar’s Andry Rajoelina credits Covid-Organics for High Recovery Rate
The government of Madagascar has announced the end of the state of health emergency. The state had been introduced following the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. President Andry Rajoelina claims that the country has a 96% recovery rate, which he has attributed to...
Nigeria Sets Up Panel to Investigate Police Brutality, Compensate Victims
The Lagos State government in Nigeria has established a seven-member panel to investigate police brutality and compensation for victims with verifiable cases. All Africa reports that Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos State, said a N200 million ($525 000),...
Cameroon Imposes Mobile Phone Tax
A tax on mobile phones and tablets is to be introduced on Thursday in Cameroon. Consumer rights campaigners have called on citizens to boycott the new tax. The BBC reports that if the importer did not pay the corresponding customs dues, consumers will be required to...
Herd Immunity Strategy Could See 800 Million Africans Infected
The Africa Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has warned that, in a worst case scenario, more than 800 million Africans could be infected with the coronavirus. This is expected if the virus is consciously allowed to spread in a bid to achieve herd immunity. The BBC...
Lockdown Impact – Classrooms Occupied by Chickens
Pupils of Mwea Brethren Primary School in Kenya were shocked to find their classrooms occupied by chickens. The cash-strapped school owner had converted the school into a chicken farm when all institutions of learning in the country were closed in March as part of...
Eight Killed in Lagos Petrol Station Explosion
At least eight people have been killed in an explosion that ignited a fire at a petrol station in Lagos, Nigeria. 25 homes were razed in the inferno, and 16 shops and a primary school destroyed. The BBC reports that the explosion occurred in the early hours of this...
Africa to Receive Emergency IMF Grants
22 African countries have been approved for emergency aid by the International Monetary Fund. 28 countries in total were approved for assistance by the IMF on Monday. Africa News reports that the funds will enable these countries to either pay their debts or alleviate...
Saudi Arabia’s KSrelief Distributes Much Needed Humanitarian Aid to Flood Ravaged Sudan
Faizel Patel – 06/10/2020 (Twitter: @FaizelPatel143) The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has continued its efforts in providing humanitarian aid to affected people in flood ravaged in Sudan. The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reports the aid is...
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