Ethiopia landslides kill 146 – officials
The number of people killed in landslides in southern Ethiopia has risen to at least 146, local officials have said. Two incidents are thought to have occurred on Sunday evening and Monday morning, after heavy rains in a remote mountainous area of the Gofa zone. The local authority said the search for survivors was “continuing […]
Partnership with Arab world will spur Africa’s trade, investment — President Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says the African Union (AU) should work assiduously to build a vibrant economic collaboration with the Arab world. The continent, he said, ought to be committed to breaking barriers for increased trade flows and investment opportunities because that was indispensable as the continent sought to unlock its development potentials. “To […]
Uganda protest organisers playing with fire, president says
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has warned protesters that they will be “playing with fire” if they press ahead with plans to stage an anti-corruption march to parliament on Tuesday. Young Ugandans have been organising the march on social media to demand an end to corruption in government. They have been partly inspired by their counterparts […]
Qualifications of African teachers to be harmonized for standardized education outcomes
By: Doreen Ampofo The qualifications of teachers in Africa are to be harmonized to ensure that learners across the continent receive standardized quality education. The harmonization which will be done by the African Union will also address the deficit of teachers in the various member states. The Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation at […]
Sixth African Union Mid-Year Coordination Meeting opens in Accra; Governments urged to invest in STEM education and digital learning platforms
By Doreen Ampofo The sixth African Union Mid-Year Coordination Meetings has opened in Accra with a call on African governments to invest in STEM education and digital learning platforms. The meetings will end on July 21, with the 45th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Unions, where leaders will discuss critical issues affecting the […]
Kenya police ban protests in capital Nairobi
Kenyan police have banned protests in the centre of the capital, Nairobi, and surrounding areas “until further notice”, citing their leaderless nature that has made it difficult to enforce safety. It comes after a month of anti-government protests in which scores of people have been killed. More protests are planned for Thursday. Nairobi city centre […]
Prisoners escape from Niger jail that holds jihadists
Authorities in Niger have declared a curfew in the volatile Tillaberi region after several prisoners escaped from a heavily fortified jail known to hold jihadists. The incident occurred on Thursday at Koutoukale prison located about 50 kilometres (30 miles) north-west of the capital, Niamey, the interior ministry said. Two other attempted jailbreaks at the facility […]
Kenyan president fires ministers after anti-tax protests
Kenya’s under-fire President William Ruto has dismissed with “immediate effect” all his ministers and the attorney-general, following the recent deadly protests that led to the withdrawal of an unpopular tax bill. The president said the move came after “reflection, listening to Kenyans, and after holistic appraisal of my cabinet”. He has said he will now […]
Elephants trample Spanish man to death in South Africa
A Spanish tourist has been trampled to death by elephants after climbing out of his car to take photos of the herd at a game reserve in South Africa. The unnamed 43-year-old man was visiting Pilanesberg National Park on Sunday morning with his fiancee and two other people when the attack happened, according to police. […]
Liberian president cuts his salary by 40%
Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai has announced that he will slash his salary by 40%. His office said he hoped to set a precedent for “responsible governance” and demonstrate “solidarity” with Liberians. Government salaries have been under intense scrutiny recently as Liberians complain about the rising cost of living. Around one in five people live on […]
