insert_link Africa UN Security Council Set to Vote on Resolution Against Siege in Sudan’s al-Fashir Diplomats indicated on Wednesday that the United Nations Security Council is expected to vote on Thursday on a resolution drafted by Britain. The resolution demands an end to the siege of al-Fashir in Sudan's North Darfur region by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. According to the draft text reviewed by Reuters, the resolution also urges an immediate cessation of hostilities, de-escalation in and around the city, and the withdrawal of […] today13 June, 2024
insert_link Africa Nigeria’s President Tinubu Vows Economic Reforms Amid Rising Public Anger President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria assured on Wednesday that economic reforms will persist despite growing public discontent fueled by increasing hardships as reported by Reuters. He announced plans to soon present an executive bill to parliament aimed at establishing a new minimum wage. Tinubu, in office for a year, eliminated a longstanding petrol subsidy that artificially suppressed prices and contributed to currency devaluation, resulting in inflation rising to 33.69% in […] today13 June, 2024
insert_link Africa Girls usually read better than boys. Why this isn’t the case in some African countries Girls may encounter obstacles that hinder their educational participation and reading development. Hugh Sitton By Pearl S. Kyei, University of Ghana In most parts of the world, girls outperform boys in reading. Girls are more likely to read at or above the expected level of proficiency for their grade compared to boys. There are several reasons for this. Girls have been found to have more […] today12 June, 2024
insert_link Africa U.S. Diplomat Confirms Famine in Parts of War-Torn Sudan Parts of Sudan are experiencing famine, according to U.S. diplomat Tom Perriello. Nearly 14 months into the conflict between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, the extent of the extreme hunger remains unclear. "I think we know we are in famine," Perriello, the U.S. special envoy to Sudan, told Reuters. "The question is how much famine, how much of the country, and for how long." today12 June, 2024
insert_link Africa Malawi Mourns Vice-President Saulos Chilima and Others in Military Aircraft Crash Malawi is mourning the loss of Vice-President, Saulos Chilima and nine others who died in a military aircraft crash. President Lazarus Chakwera confirmed the tragic news during a media briefing, following the discovery of the wreckage in Chikangawa Forest, Mzimba. Chilima and the others were traveling to attend the burial of former cabinet minister Ralph Kasambara. President Chakwera extended his condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims. today12 June, 2024
insert_link Africa No survivors in Malawi VP’s plane crash: president Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera said Tuesday there had been no survivors when a plane carrying Vice President Saulos Chilima and nine others crashed into a forest. "The plane has been found and I am deeply saddened and sorry to inform you all, it has turned out to be a terrible tragedy," he said, in a televised address. str-dc/kjm AFP (NAMPA / AFP) today11 June, 2024
insert_link Africa Wreck of missing Malawi VP’s plane found: military source Malawian searchers have found the wreckage of a plane that was carrying Vice President Saulos Chilima, a military source said Tuesday, a day after the aircraft went missing in bad weather. The military plane carrying Chilima, 51, and nine others disappeared on Monday after it failed to land in the northern city of Mzuzu due to poor visibility and was told to return to the capital, Lilongwe. […] today11 June, 2024
insert_link Africa Bicycles can change lives, especially in rural Africa – new report looks at their use in Ghana and Malawi Bicycles are particularly valued for carrying loads. peeterv/Getty Images, CC BY By Daniel Frey, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) To many people around the world bicycles are a crucial means of transport, especially for carrying loads in rural areas. While their benefits are huge and many organisations are working on making access to bicycles a reality, a range of barriers still prevent them from being more widely […] today11 June, 2024
insert_link Africa African countries could unlock billions in local and global trade – what’s working and what’s not By Bedassa Tadesse, University of Minnesota Duluth Africa’s share of global trade remains disproportionately small, hovering around 2%-3%. Countries on the continent trade more with the rest of the world than they do among themselves. Africa needs to improve its share of trade to boost growth and reduce poverty. Aid for Trade is a development initiative that seeks to remove barriers to trade […] today11 June, 2024
