The US and UK have conducted a fresh series of joint air strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. The Pentagon said Monday’s strikes hit eight targets, including an underground storage site and Houthi missile and surveillance capability. The Iran-backed Houthis have been targeting ships they say are linked to Israel and the West that travel […]
In 1992, Xi Jinping, then secretary of the Communist Party of China’s Fuzhou committee in Fujian Province, laid out the plan of three-, eight- and 20-year economic and social development of Fuzhou. Called the “3820,” the strategic project has covered areas including urban construction, environmental protection, culture, education, in which the people-centered development idea was […]
Liberia’s new President Joseph Boakai failed to reach the end of his speech and had to be helped away from the podium during his swearing-in ceremony. Mr Boakai, 79, had been speaking for around 30 minutes at his inauguration ceremony when it became clear that he was having difficulty continuing. He failed twice to carry […]
War and drought has caused enormous suffering in Ethiopia’s Tigray region GETTY IMAGES Famine is stalking parts of Ethiopia. The epicentre is in the northern Tigray region. Villagers who have not yet recovered from the ravages of the recent war in the region are now stricken by severe drought. Reports of hundreds of children dying […]
The East African Community (EAC) Partner States have approved the EAC Policy and Legal frameworks governing labour migration and the outcome of the national and regional consultations. The overall aims of the policy are to advocate for the protection of migrant workers; strengthen labour migration governance and maximise the benefits accruing from labour migration. The […]
China’s State Council Information Office on Tuesday released a white paper on the country’s legal framework concerning counterterrorism measures, systematizing both domestic and foreign experiences. The paper titled “China’s Legal Framework and Measures for Counterterrorism”, according to the State Council, will aid China in rolling out counter-terrorism efforts that are anchored in law. This, the […]
The World Health Organization and partners have completed resupply of fuel to the Al-Shifa Hospital in northern Gaza, where hundreds of thousands of people remain cut off from aid. The mission, which delivered 19 000 liters of fuel to Al-Shifa Hospital, faced delays at the checkpoint with roads leading to the hospital severely damaged and […]
Morocco and Nigeria are planning to roll out the African-Atlantic Gas Pipeline Project. This was revealed through a telephone conversation between King Mohammed VI of Morocco and Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Adenkule Tinubu on Tuesday. The conversation focused on the positive dynamics of bilateral relations in recent years. King Mohammed VI had announced the intent […]
The Black Stars of Ghana have relieved Chris Hughton of his duties as the club’s manager after their group-stage exit from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. The Ghana Football Association also took the decision by further dissolving the whole technical team staying they will provide a roadmap on the future of […]
10 teams have qualified for the African Cup of Nations knockout rounds scheduled for February 2nd in Ivory Coast. The hosts, were fancied by many to top Group A alongside 3-time champions Nigeria when the draw was announced, but surprise package, Equatorial Guinea took the group by storm, took the hours topping the group with […]
More than 500 athletes have already registered for the third edition of the Sirikwa Classic Cross Country Tour. This was announced by the organizers on Wednesday,who also hinted at more competitors registering for the event set for the 3rd of next month in Lobo Village, Kapseret, Uasin Gishu County. Uasin Gishu County Governor Jonathan Bii […]
Equatorial Guinea has emerged as a surprise-package in this year’s African Cup of Nations after qualifying for the knockout round from Group A in impressive fashion. Nzalang Nacional was pitted against hosts and two-time champions Ivory Coast, three-time champions Nigeria and Guinea Bissau. On paper, most pundits had predicted The Elephants and The Super Eagles […]
