Nigeria charges “10 days of rage” protesters with treason
Ten protesters, involved in the nationwide “10 days of rage” demonstrations, could face the death penalty as a federal high court in the capital, Abuja, […]
Month: September 2024
Galp, Angolan government and Sonangol nominated for energy awards
The African Energy Chamber has announced on Wednesday September 4 that the Angolan government is nominated for the Reformer and Changemaker of the Year Award, […]
China announces 25.6 M€ donation to Cape Verde
On September 4, Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva announced that China will donate €25.6 million to Cape Verde. The announcement followed a meeting in […]
South Africa: Zuma’s daughter marrying polygamous king ‘for love’
The 21-year-old daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma is set to marry Eswatini’s King Mswati III out of love, according to a spokesman […]
Angola’s food imports fell by 12.6% in the 2nd quarter of 2024
In the second quarter of 2024, Angola imported food products worth $445.3 million (€403 million), a decrease of 12.6% from the previous quarter and 9.2% […]
Nigeria to roll out Mpox vaccine in October
Nigeria plans to begin administering Mpox vaccine on October 16 after it received a first batch of 10,000 jabs, a spokesperson for the country’s National […]
Nigeria: At least 81 dead in a suspected Boko Haram attack in the northeast
At least 81 people have been killed and several others are missing following an attack in northeastern Nigeria, according to local authorities who spoke to […]
Ugandan police shoot opponent Bobi Wine
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine was shot in the leg by police on Tuesday September 3 in Bulindo, a town located about 20 kilometers (12 […]
Kenyan pastor accused of sexually assaulting more than seven women
Police in central Kenya have launched an investigation into a pastor and the congregation of a Pentecostal church, following allegations of sexual assault involving several […]
São Tomé prison management sacked after escape of “dangerous inmates”
The São Toméan Government has dismissed the Director of Prison Services and Social Reintegration following the escape of “highly dangerous prisoners” in July 2024, according […]