The global economy needs Africa to build back again from the ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia-Ukraine war, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Yofi Grant, has said. He said Africa offered the new frontier for global economic growth and recovery due to the impact of the coronavirus disease and the Russia-Ukraine…
Justice Omar Othman Makungu, who currently serves as a Judge in the Court of Appeal of the United Republic of Tanzania A Tanzanian judge was yesterday sworn as a new judge of the East African Court of Justice (EACJ). Judge Omar Othman Makungu (pictured) will serve in the Appellate Division of the regional legal facility based in Arusha.Burundi President…
Indigenous nail art practices from Africa include henna, beading, painting and plant and clay ancient African nail art designs. These manicures are not just nail art; they are living manifestations of a rich African culture painted with threads of heritage, pride, and artistic innovation. The ingenuity of women shines as they artfully craft stunning nail designs, turning their nails…
Indigenous nail art practices from Africa include henna, beading, painting and plant and clay ancient African nail art designs. These manicures are not just nail art; they are living manifestations of a rich African culture painted with threads of heritage, pride, and artistic innovation. The ingenuity of women shines as they artfully craft stunning nail designs, turning their nails…
The crash comes two months after Yevgeny Prigozhin launched a short-lived rebellion — seen as the biggest challenge to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s authority since he came to power. The head of the Wagner mercenary group, which in June attempted to topple Russia’s military leadership, was on board a plane that crashed on Wednesday, with all passengers killed, Russian…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will announce the names of countries that will be invited to join the BRICS group of nations as full-fledged members after BRICS leaders complete their discussion on the issue on Thursday morning. South Africa’s BRICS Sherpa Anil Sooklal told TASS on Wednesday that the leaders “will tomorrow morning have a further meeting to finalize…
In the late hours of Wednesday, July 26; presidential guards led by a General in Niger Republic announced a successful coup on national television, taking over the government from Nigerienne President, Mohamed Bazoum. They effectively suspended all the institutions set up by the constitution and closed the nation’s borders just after putting president Bazoum under house arrest. The news of a…
Eyewitnesses report hearing two explosions at time of crash BBC’s Monitoring’s Russia Editor, Vitaly Shevchenko, says speculation is spreading about the plane crash that Wagner head Yevgeny Prigozhin was believed to be a passenger on. “I’ve seen a number of video clips filmed by eyewitnesses who said that they had heard two explosions and they drew the conclusion that…
IN a powerful endorsement of the strides Tanzania has made in developing its agriculture and food systems, Mr Amath Pathé Sene, Managing Director of the Africa Food Systems Forum, extolled the East African nation’s diversified ecosystems and its potential in the agricultural sector. “Today, Tanzania has diverse ecosystems that vary from the north to the south and from the…
With endless views of South Africa’s spectacular Klein Karoo, this contemporary cabin on a remote farm combines simple luxury with sustainable design. Who lives here: Couple Cobus Van Wyk and Ruan Van Der Venter, or paying guests. Style of home: A weekend getaway for two made from a range of materials. Location: In the middle of a 350-kilometrelong valley…