Namibia Takes Stand: Blocks Vessel Suspected of Carrying Arms for Israel
In a bold move that’s sending ripples through international waters, Namibia has barred a ship suspected of transporting military cargo bound for Israel from docking […]
Articles by Steven Addamah
Tragedy Strikes Zambian Quarry: Nine Lives Lost in Gravel Collapse
In a heart-wrenching incident that has shaken the local community, nine men lost their lives when a massive pile of gravel collapsed on them at […]
Ghana temporarily suspends grain exports due to lack of rain
On August 27, Ghana’s Ministry of Agriculture announced a temporary ban on the export of cereals, including corn, rice, and soybeans, to ensure domestic supply […]
Congo’s Mpox Vaccine Rollout Hits Snag as Global Health Authorities Urge Action
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s eagerly anticipated mpox vaccine rollout has hit an unexpected roadblock, dashing hopes for a swift response to the growing health […]
Kenya: Teachers strike over working conditions
On Monday, August 26, secondary school teachers in Kenya launched a protest, following their union’s announcement of an indefinite strike. Teachers gathered in various towns […]
Mali: Army’s drone strike kills at least two dozen civilians in country’s north
At least 21 people, including 11 children, have been killed in drone airstrikes on a Saharan rural commune of Tinzaouaten in the far northeast of […]
South Africa blocks Polish munitions order
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, neighboring Poland has been working to significantly increase its ammunition stockpiles to both defend itself and support Kyiv. However, a […]
Kenya army to join UN peacekeepers in East DRC
On Sunday August 25, Kenya’s military announced that its troops have departed for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to join a United Nations […]
Chinese firm to build oil refinery in South Sudan
On Friday, August 24, a Chinese company signed an agreement with South Sudan’s state-owned Nile Petroleum Corporation (Nilepet) to build modern oil refinery and storage […]
The world’s second-largest diamond discovered in Botswana
A Canadian mining company on August 22 announced the discovery of a massive diamond, the second largest in the world at 2,492 carats, from the […]