insert_link Africa The rise of Africa’s Gen Zs: From TikTok, X to the streets By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency On June 18, 2024, thousands of young Kenyans took to the streets to oppose proposed tax reforms, marking a significant shift in the landscape of youth activism and advocacy in Africa. Within hours, a colourful image that captures the essence of a youthful crowd in trendy attire protesting on the streets of Nairobi was doing the rounds […] today21 June, 2024
insert_link Africa Elephants use the tips of their trunks to grasp things with great precision – how this can help robotic design By Pauline Costes, Sorbonne Université An elephant uses its trunk for eating, drinking water, communicating, exploring the environment, social behaviour, and making and using tools. The trunk, which contains six muscle groups, is not only very strong – it can uproot a tree – but can be used with great precision. Elephants use a number of techniques to grasp objects, including suction, pinching […] today21 June, 2024
insert_link Africa Tsingshan Begins Production at $1 Billion Steel Plant in Zimbabwe China's Tsingshan Holding Group has commenced production at its $1 billion steel plant in central Zimbabwe. Reuters reports that the plant, operated by Tsingshan's Dinson Iron and Steel Company, will produce 600,000 metric tons of carbon steel annually in its first phase. Project director Wilfred Motsi announced that pig iron production has begun, with carbon steel production set to start in July. today21 June, 2024
insert_link Africa Riot Police Disperse Protests in Nairobi Over Proposed Tax Hike Riot police in Nairobi used tear gas and water cannons to disperse thousands of demonstrators on Thursday during coordinated marches across Kenya protesting government plans to raise $2.7 billion in additional taxes- reports Reuters. Late into the protest, officers fired tear gas to disperse protesters marching near State House, the office and official residence of President William Ruto. today21 June, 2024
insert_link Africa Nigeria partners with U.S. in space exploration The Nigerian government and the Space Exploration Research Agency in the U.S are partnering to send a Nigerian to space for the first time. Tesem Akende has more. today20 June, 2024
insert_link Africa Tanzanian priest among nine arrested in Albino case A shocking incident has unfolded as nine individuals, including the Deputy Priest of Bugandika Parish from Misenyi District in the Kagera Region, have been apprehended under the suspicion of involvement in the death of an albino toddler named Asimwe. today20 June, 2024
insert_link Africa Nigeria’s mountain streams are a haven for special creatures – they need protection By Emmanuel O. Akindele, Obafemi Awolowo University Nigeria has many freshwater ecotourism attractions. Among them are the Ikogosi warm spring, the Osun-Osogbo river, and the Olumirin, Owu, Arinta and Ekor waterfalls. Their scenic beauty and lush forests make these sites popular, but the impacts of human activities are likely to pose a growing threat to once-pristine freshwater systems. The biodiversity and conservation value of […] today20 June, 2024
insert_link Africa Somalia army vs al-Shabaab: as African Union troops leave, which is the stronger military force? By Paul D. Williams, George Washington University The African Union (AU) has gradually reduced its troop numbers in Somalia since late 2017, from a peak of over 22,000 to about 14,000 today. Another 4,000 AU peacekeepers are scheduled to withdraw by the end of September and the entire AU Transition Mission in Somalia is scheduled to leave by 31 December 2024. African Union peacekeepers were […] today20 June, 2024
insert_link Africa Five Civilians Killed in Eastern Congo Amid Ongoing Conflict At least five civilians, including three women and a girl, were killed in a bombardment in eastern Congo's North Kivu province on Wednesday reports Reuters. An army spokesperson accused the M23 rebel group of the attack. This incident highlights the escalating civilian toll from the over two-year conflict between Congolese forces and the Rwanda-backed M23 militia, which has displaced at least 1.5 million people, according to U.N. data. today20 June, 2024
