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DR Congo government bans opposition election protest

DR Congo’s government on Tuesday banned an opposition protest planned for Wednesday over last week’s chaotic national election as early results showed President Felix Tshisekedi in the lead. Five opposition presidential candidates called the joint demonstration in the capital Kinshasa over alleged
December 27, 2023

Cloves Production declines -“ZARI” embark on research.

The Zanzibar Agricultural Research Institute (ZARI) is expected to benefit from funds provided by the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) to support research in various institutions in the country. ZARI Director Dr Mohammed Dhamir Kombo said that the commission has
December 27, 2023

Ethiopia’s conflicts spans over 5,000 in 5 years

The National Conflict Incident Study has announced that 5,300 conflicts have occurred in Ethiopia over the past five years, from 2018 to 2023, resulting in thousands of deaths. The study revealed that the conflicts experienced in the country in the last five
December 27, 2023

Illegal mining threatens Ghana’s cocoa industry

Ghana, the world’s second-largest cocoa producer, is facing increasing risks to its bean crop from illegal miners and smugglers, according to industry officials, farmers and environmentalists. At a time when Ghana is going through one of the worst economic crises in its
December 27, 2023

Jailed Senegalese opposition leader Sonko files to run for President

Jailed Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has submitted his candidacy to contest a February presidential election with the constitutional council despite the state’s refusal to provide him the necessary documents. Sonko’s back-up Bassirou Diomaye Faye has also filed to run, Ousseynou Ly,
December 27, 2023

Mahama challenges recent WASSCE results

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has challenged the authenticity of the recent results for the West Africa Senior Schools Certificate Examination (WASSCE). According to him, some invigilators relax on the job as teachers are found aiding students
December 26, 2023
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