Diplomatic Shift Marked as South Africa Welcomes Ukraine’s President
A notable shift in South Africa’s diplomatic posture has been underscored by the official visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Pretoria on Thursday April […]
Articles by Steven Addamah
Locust Infestation Confirmed in Namibia’s Zambezi Region Amid Fears of Renewed Surge
A resurgence of locust activity has been confirmed by Namibia’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform in the country’s northeastern Zambezi Region. The […]
South Africa’s Economic Growth Forecast Downgraded by IMF Amid Tariff Concerns
A reduced economic growth forecast for South Africa has been issued by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), with the 2025 projection being cut from 1.5 […]
UN Warns Ethiopia on Brink of Humanitarian Crisis as Aid Cuts Loom
A severe warning has been issued by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), stating that millions of Ethiopians are now “one shock away from […]
Liberia Cracks Down on Foreign Mining Violations in Resource-Rich Sinoe
Liberian authorities have intensified enforcement efforts in the mining sector, arresting two foreign nationals for operating an illicit semi-mechanised mining site in Sinoe County. The […]
Nigeria’s $6.84bn Balance of Payment Surplus Signals Economic Resilience and Stability
The Democratic Front (TDF) has hailed on April 21 Nigeria’s $6.84 billion balance of payment surplus for 2024 as a key indicator of economic strength […]
Uganda Faces Mounting Challenge as Mpox Crisis Deepens
Uganda is contending with an escalating public health emergency as the mpox outbreak continues to spread, with over 5,400 confirmed cases and 40 deaths reported […]
Outcry in South Africa as Senior MK Official Attends Fugitive Pastor’s Church
Widespread condemnation has followed the recent visit of Floyd Shivambu, secretary-general of South Africa’s uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, to the church of Shepherd Bushiri, a […]
Nasir Reclaimed Amidst Rising Tensions in South Sudan
Control of the strategic town of Nasir has been reasserted by South Sudanese Government forces, it was confirmed by military officials on Sunday April 20. […]
Mass Easter Weddings Held in South Africa as Polygamous Marriages Celebrated
A large-scale wedding ceremony was held on Easter Sunday (on April 19) by the International Pentecost Holiness Church in Heidelberg, east of Johannesburg, where approximately […]