insert_link Africa Tragedy Near Comoros Islands as Traffickers Capsize Boat, Killing 25 The UN’s migration agency, IOM, reported that at least 25 people died after traffickers deliberately capsized a boat near the Comoros islands on Friday night. Reuters has it that the incident, which took place between Anjouan and Mayotte, marks the third such tragedy in three months, raising alarms over increased trafficking risks in the region. IOM expressed sorrow over the incident and called attention to the urgent need for enhanced […] today5 November, 2024
insert_link Africa Botswana’s New President Highlights Historic Peaceful Transition Botswana's new President, Duma Boko, assumed office, commending his predecessor for enabling a peaceful transition of power following elections that ended his party's nearly 60-year rule. ENCA indicates that Boko praised the handover by outgoing President Mokgweetsi Masisi as a testament to Botswana's democratic maturity, setting a global example of stability and progress. He made his remarks at the presidential office during the formal transfer of administration. today5 November, 2024
insert_link Africa Mauritius Suspends Social Media Access Amid Election and Wiretapping Scandal Mauritius has ordered a social media blackout for all internet providers until November 11, the day after its general election, which the opposition claims is an attempt to avoid electoral defeat. Reuters has it that the move follows a wiretapping scandal involving leaked recordings of conversations among politicians, police, journalists, and civil society members, which have circulated on social media since mid-October. today4 November, 2024
insert_link Africa Nigeria’s Food Crisis Expected to Worsen Amid Economic Hardship Nigeria is projected to see a severe hunger crisis next year, with over 30 million people facing food insecurity—a 33% increase from this year—due to economic challenges, according to a government and UN report as seen by CNBCAfrica. Economic hardship has intensified following austerity reforms by President Bola Tinubu, including currency devaluation and the removal of a longstanding petrol subsidy, contributing to rising inflation and a cost-of-living crisis. today4 November, 2024
insert_link Africa Kenya High Court Lifts Bar on Deputy President Swearing-In Kenya’s High Court has lifted a ban on the swearing-in of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, allowing him to assume office despite ongoing legal challenges by his impeached predecessor, Rigathi Gachagua. CNBCAfrica indicates that Judge Anthony Mrima emphasized the need to fill the deputy president position, though the ruling can be appealed to the Supreme Court. today1 November, 2024
insert_link Africa RSF Rampage in Sudan’s Gezira State Leaves Over 120 Dead Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces launched violent attacks in Gezira state, south of Khartoum, killing at least 120 civilians and injuring many others, according to the UN and media reports as seen by Deutsche Welle. Additional sources suggest the casualty count may be even higher. The UN’s Office of Civilian Aid reported that over 47,000 people were displaced in the recent violence. today1 November, 2024
insert_link Africa Women victimised by RSF in Sudan conflict Several women have taken their lives after being raped by paramilitary fighters during the civil war in Sudan's Gezira state. According to the BBC, the Rapid Support Forces continue their advance in the territory but RSF has denied UN accusations linking them to increased sexual violence, claiming the allegations are unsupported. The head of the UN World Food Programme, Cindy McCain visited the aid hub in Port Sudan this week […] today31 October, 2024
insert_link Africa Cult Attack in Uganda Leaves Eight Dead, Including a Child Authorities reported that suspected cult members attacked a village in Uganda, resulting in the deaths of at least eight individuals, including a three-year-old child and some members of the assailants' families, as per Reuters. The incident occurred on Tuesday night in Mizizi A, a village in the Kagadi district, located approximately 250 km from Kampala. Eight others sustained injuries in the attack. today31 October, 2024
insert_link Africa Nigeria’s Dangote Oil Refinery Holds 500 Million Litres of Petrol Nigeria's Dangote oil refinery possesses a reserve of 500 million litres of petrol, according to its billionaire founder, refuting assertions from marketers that they require additional imports to address fuel shortages. CNBCAfrica indicates that, in response to the situation, Nigeria's President, Bola Tinubu, convened a meeting on Tuesday in Abuja with oil regulators, the head of the state-owned NNPC, the finance minister, and Aliko Dangote. today31 October, 2024
