Zoomlion Nigeria and FIMA Industries , FAUN Germany partner to drive sustainable development in Africa
By Alex Adi The Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) has reached a major milestone through its subsidiary, Zoomlion Nigeria Limited, with the signing of an export agreement with German-based FIMA Industries GmbH and Faun Umwelttechnik GmbH. This strategic partnership marks a major expansion of Zoomlion Nigeria Limited’s waste management capabilities, bolstering its position in the […]
Tunisian president wins second term with landslide
In an election that was criticised by rights groups, Tunisia’s President Kais Saied has won a second term with more than 90% of the vote, the electoral commission has said. Only two candidates out of more than a dozen other hopefuls were allowed to stand against President Saied in Sunday’s ballot, where only 29% of the more […]
Kwahu Ridge landscape restoration project doing well – MESTI
By: Abigail Darko The Minister for Environment Science Technology and Innovation, MESTI, Ophelia Mensah Hayford, has toured some plantations in the Kwahu ridge in the Eastern Region, under the Ghana Landscape Restoration and small-scale mining Project. The project was established in February 2022 to mitigate the effect of climate change on the environment. The Ghana […]
AFCON 2025Q: Ghana to open camp on October 7 ahead of Sudan clash
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Black Stars are set to open camp on Monday, October 7, 2024 as they prepare for their vital 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Sudan. The team is eager to secure their spot in the prestigious tournament, and these upcoming games are crucial steps in that journey. The […]
Do Not Blame It On Democracy: A Call for Authenticity
Africans still believe in democracy. With corrupt institutions and unrepresentative politics eroding trust, is it time to rethink how democracy is practiced across the continent? Africans are increasingly dissatisfied with the state of their democratic institutions. Afrobarometer data covering 30 African countries shows only 39% of Africans saying they are satisfied with democracy. A key […]
At least 78 die as ferry capsizes on DR Congo lake
At least 78 people have died after a ferry capsized on Lake Kivu, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, just a few hundred metres from its destination. The boat was travelling from the town of Minova in South Kivu and sank as it was arriving on Goma’s shore on Thursday morning. A video circulating online […]
CAF grants Accra Sports Stadium temporary approval to host Ghana vs Sudan clash
By: Nana Kwame Bediako The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has granted temporary approval for the Accra Sports Stadium to host Ghana v Sudan AFCON qualifiers on Friday, October 11, 2024. This decision follows the unexpected withdrawal of approval for the Baba Yara Stadium due to its poor infrastructural state, which had been the initial […]
Dozens dead, 61 missing as two boats sink off Djibouti
At least 45 people have died and many others are missing after two migrant boats capsized off the coast of Djibouti, officials say. The boats left Yemen with 310 people on board before sinking in the Red Sea off the east African nation on Tuesday, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said. “To date, 61 […]
Just In: Kenyan MPs begin process to impeach deputy president
Members of parliament in Kenya have started the process of removing the country’s deputy president from office. Those who back the effort accuse Rigathi Gachagua of having a role in June’s violent anti-government demonstrations, as well as involvement in corruption, undermining government and promoting ethnically divisive politics. The deputy president has dismissed the allegations. This […]
Nigeria president pleads for ‘patience’ amid tough economy
Nigerian president Bola Tinubu has pleaded with his compatriots for “patience” as they continue to grapple with a tough economic situation. In an independence day speech, Tinubu defended his controversial economic reforms, saying they were necessary and are beginning bear results. He also insisted Nigeria is “winning the war” on the violence that has killed […]
