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Tanzania envisions to cut fuel imports by 28 per cent

Tanzania envisions to cut fuel imports by 28 per cent come 2050 following the increasing exploration and drilling of local natural gas. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy Dr Dotto Biteko revealed that on Wednesday, after witnessing the signing of the

January 11, 2024

World

M7 downplays removal of Uganda from US trade pact

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has said that external attempts to “pressure” his country are futile, more than a week after Uganda was expelled from a major US-Africa trade programme. The US first threatened to sanction Uganda and expel it from the African

January 11, 2024

World

🇳🇬 At least 20 feared dead in Nigeria boat accident, officials say

At least 20 people are feared dead in an accident involving two passenger boats travelling from Andoni to Bonny island in Nigeria’s coastal Rivers State, local officials said. Erastus Awortu, chairman of Andoni local government area, said the incident occurred on Tuesday

January 11, 2024

World

UN helicopter carrying ‘several’ foreigners captured by al Shabaab in Somalia

Al Shabaab militants captured a United Nations helicopter carrying two Somali men and several foreigners when it made an emergency landing in an area controlled by the Islamist group, a military official said. The aircraft encountered a defect shortly after taking off

January 11, 2024

Health·World

Uganda to destroy expired Covid vaccines worth $7m

More than 5.6 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines bought on loan by the Ugandan government have expired, an audit report has said. The vaccines are valued at 28.1bn Ugandan shillings ($7.3m) and were purchased using a World Bank loan. Authorities say the

January 10, 2024

World

I’m determined to achieve a progressive, prosperous Ghana – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring a more prosperous Ghana before concluding his term. He expressed his determination to enhance the country’s living conditions and foster overall development. Addressing attendees at the annual Jubilee House Thanksgiving service in Accra on

January 10, 2024

World

South African steel industry evaporates as Arcelor-Mittal closes shop

In a death-blow for South Africa’s steel industry, the planned closure of the country’s only iron ore-based long products mill is anticipated to lead to a surge in import prices, according to South African steel buyers. This continues the bloodbath of South

January 10, 2024

Entertainment, Arts & Culture·World

Adan Canto: X-Men and Designated Survivor star dies of cancer at 42

Adan Canto, the Mexican-American actor who parlayed his music career in Mexico into becoming a Hollywood leading man, died Jan. 8 after a private battle with appendiceal cancer. He was 42. Canto most recently starred in Fox’s drama series The Cleaning

January 10, 2024

Business·World

Ghana ended 2023 with highest average inflation rate in 2 decades

The latest data released by the Ghana Statistical Service indicates that the inflation rate for December 2023 stood at 23.2%. This figure reveals a decrease from November 2023’s rate of 26.4%. However, a more detailed analysis shows a nuanced situation: certain items,

January 10, 2024

World

DR Congo court confirms President Tshisekedi’s re-election

DR Congo’s Constitutional Court on Tuesday rejected two legal challenges to the provisional results of a contested presidential election last month and declared President Felix Tshisekedi the final winner. The verdict paves the way for Tshisekedi to serve another five years as

January 10, 2024

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