THOUSANDS fled the city of Goma on Monday as fighting raged between Congolese forces and rebels backed by neighbouring Rwanda, who claimed to have captured eastern Congo’s largest regional hub. Pockets of chaos and gunfire had some people hunkering down as the rebels marched into the city with a population …
Read More »
THE Turkish trade ministry has announced a roadmap to resolve disputes between Turkey and Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government last month, which brought bilateral trade to a halt due to a sudden increase in customs duties. Earlier this month, the new Syrian government raised customs duties on Turkish imports by up to …
Read More »
NAMIBIA’S former First Lady, Monica Geingos, has issued a public warning about fraudsters using her name and image to trick unsuspecting citizens into investing in bogus forex schemes. In a video message reported by the BBC, Geingos cautioned the public to remain vigilant, revealing that the problem has worsened significantly in …
Read More »
KENYA’S active mobile phone subscriptions grew by 1.6 percent to hit 70 million as of September 2024, up from 68.9 million in June 2024. This milestone was revealed in the latest quarterly report from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), which highlighted significant growth in the nation’s telecommunications sector. The report noted that Kenya’s …
Read More »
THE Saudi Arabia embassy in Abuja has hosted a farewell ceremony for 20 Nigerians selected for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Programme for Umrah 2025. A statement issued by the embassy in Abuja said the ceremony held under the leadership of Faisal Al-Ghamdi, the Saudi Ambassador to …
Read More »
GERMAN Economy Minister Robert Habeck has urged the European Union to be open to talks with the U.S. President Donald Trump, rather than being silent about new tariffs imposition. EU countries should act with an outstretched hand towards the Trump administration, “but not allow our hand to be slapped away without …
Read More »
PRESIDENT Trump issued an executive order Monday night withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organisation [WHO]. The U.S. has historically been the largest funder of the Geneva-based organization, which is a branch of the United Nations responsible for combating global public health emergencies. Public health experts fear the …
Read More »
CANADIAN Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that he will not be contesting in the upcoming general election, and he has also hinted at the possibility of quitting politics altogether. This unexpected decision marks a dramatic shift for Trudeau, who was once seen as a dynamic and youthful leader, but …
Read More »
PRESIDENT Joe Biden has announced a federal aid of $770 in one-time payments to victims of the devastating California wildfires, which have affected Los Angeles County. The fires, which have claimed 29 lives, continue to be a major concern. In a meeting on Monday, Biden confirmed that the federal government …
Read More »
IRAN and Russia could serve as a model to inspire other countries to form a stronger coalition against Western powers. Deputy Head of Iran’s parliamentary economic commission, Jafar Qaderi told RIA Novosti on Tuesday. “This alliance could also encourage other nations under U.S. sanctions to contribute to building a more …
Read More »
