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Zambians Struggle With Electricity Shortages Due To Drought
Less than half of Zambia's 20 million people had access to electricity before Kariba's problems. Millions more have now been forced to adjust as mothers find different ways to cook for their families and children do their homework by…
WOW Africa Harps On Investment In Girls’ Education
The Worldwide Organisation for Women Africa Incorporated (WOW) has called for an increased allocation of resources towards the advancement of girls' education, health, and overall well-being.
The organization emphasizes the pivotal role…
Ghana: Catholic Church protest against illegal mining
The Bishops of the Accra Archdiocese, alongside thousands of Catholic parishioners, organized an ‘Environmental Prayer Walk’ in the Ghanaian capital to protest the destructive effects of illegal mining, or galamsey.
The peaceful…
North Darfur: MSF forced to halt support in famine-hit
NGO Doctors Without Borders also known as MSF is calling on the various stakeholders in Sudan to facilitate humanitarian aid delivery to the Zamzam camp in the country's western region of Darfur.
MSF says it was forced to stop care for…
Haiti, Kenya urge partners to boost support for peacekeeping mission
The leaders of Kenya and Haiti on Friday urged international partners to honour their commitment to the U.N.-backed peacekeeping mission in Haiti, saying the mission needs more resources and that its budget will run out in March 2025.…
Somalia: Egypt to deploy troops to fight militants
Somalia says Egypt has offered to deploy peacekeeping troops to the Horn of Africa country as part of a security partnership that is taking shape as the mandate of a long-standing African Union peacekeeping force comes to an end.
Egyptian…
Ramaphosa Won’t Be On Trial Over Farm Scandal – Prosecutor
South African prosecutors say they will not pursue criminal charges against President Cyril Ramaphosa in relation to the controversial farm theft scandal that nearly brought down the president two years ago.
A former spy chief…
Egypt, Somalia, Eritrea Tackle Ethiopia
The leaders of Egypt, Somalia and Eritrea – countries which all have strained relations with Ethiopia – have been meeting in the Eritrean capital, Asmara.
An Eritrean statement wrapping up the summit made reference to "respect…
Anambra: Immigration decorates 109 promoted Officers
The Nigeria Immigration Service has decorated 109 officers from the Anambra State Command.
They were celebrated during a decoration ceremony held at the Command headquarters in Awka, the state capital.
Comptroller Godwin Nzeribe…
Nigeria Police Force, Stakeholders Partner to Ensure Law and Order in Ebonyi
As part of the activities marking the 2024 Customer Service Week organised by the Nigeria Police Force's Service Compact Delivery, Ebonyi State Command has organised engagement meeting with Stakeholders in the State to ensure a crime free…