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P resident Mohamed Bazoum of Niger was released after being detained by mutinous soldiers on July 26. The military junta that seized power has also dissolved the government and the National Assembly. This action have left most of the formal minister in fear because of what may come next. The minister of finance have been ask to give a clear account of how money have been spend under the formal regime and have also been threaten of a death penalty if found guilty. The junta, led by Colonel Mamadou Salifou Sanda, said that it had taken power because of "the deterioration of the security situation and the lack of trust in the political class." The junta has promised to hold elections in 18 months, but it is unclear whether this will happen because it is not the first time such coup are happening in Africa and most at times the military never keeps to their word. The coup in Niger is the latest in a series of military takeovers in West Africa. In January, a group of soldiers led ...

Protests have still been taking place in Mali following the country's military's dissolution of the parliament on July 25th. The committee has also announced that it will hold a vote on a new constitution in October.                                      The protests were initially motivated by the decision of the junta to delay the February 2023 election by an unknown number of months. The committee said that the elections will be held in 2024, but there is no assurance that they will actually occur. The demonstrations have been responded to with violence by the junta. Security forces have employed tear gas and live firearms to disperse the demonstrators, there have been documented instances of multiple fatalities. The committee has alleged that the demonstrations are instigated by " Terrorists" and poses a threat to national security. However, the protestors claim that they are simply seeking...

On July 26, President Mohamed Bazoum of Niger was apprehended by rebellious soldiers, prompting the United Nations Security Council to issue a demand for his immediate release. Additionally, the council emphasized the necessity of reinstating constitutional order in the country.                                           Following a private discussion on the state of affairs in Niger, the Security Council released a statement denouncing the attempted coup d'état. The council expressed strong condemnation and emphasized the urgent need for the immediate release of President Bazoum and all other officials currently held in detention. In addition, the statement urged all parties involved to exercise extreme caution and abstain from any actions that could exacerbate the already precarious situation. Moreover, the council wholeheartedly endorsed and stood behind the Economic Community of W...

Lesetja Kganyago, the governor of the South African Reserve Bank who has been suspended, has refuted allegations of unlawfully possessing a firearm. Kganyago was taken into custody on July 21 following a search of his residence. He stands accused of having a firearm in his possession without the necessary license. On the 25th of July, Kganyago made an appearance in court and entered a plea of not guilty to the allegations. Subsequently, he was granted bail in the amount of 200,000 rand ($14,500). The court has decided to adjourn the case until the 14th of November. Advocate Dali Mpofu, the legal representative of Kganyago, firmly asserted that the accusations brought against his client were both baseless and driven by political motives. Mpofu further emphasized that Kganyago possessed a legitimate license for the firearm in question, which was discovered securely stored within his residence. The incident has brought focus to the safety protocols in place for South Africa's most pro...

The wildfires started on Monday, July 24, 2023, in the mountainous regions of Bejaia and Bouira in Algeria The fires have been fueled by a heatwave that has swept across North Africa, with temperatures reaching up to 49 degrees Celsius (120 degrees Fahrenheit). The fires have also forced thousands of people to flee their homes. The Algerian government has deployed 7,500 firefighters to battle the blazes, but they have been struggling to contain them. The death toll from the wildfires has risen to 25, including 10 soldiers The government has declared a state of emergency in the affected areas. The wildfires are a reminder of the dangers of climate change. As the Earth's temperature rises, wildfires are becoming more common and more destructive. In Algeria, the wildfires have been exacerbated by the country's dry and mountainous terrain. The government is working to provide assistance to those who have been affected by the wildfires. However, the full extent of the damage is stil...

Sudanese general has warned Kenya against sending peacekeepers to Sudan. The general, Yassir al-Atta, made the warning in a video released on Monday, July 24, 2023. In the video, al-Atta said that any Kenyan troops who come to Sudan would be "killed". He also accused Kenya of being "bought off" by an unnamed third country. Kenya's foreign affairs principal secretary, Korir Sing'Oei, has dismissed al-Atta's warning, saying that it is "unworthy of our comment". He has also said that Kenya is neutral in the conflict in Sudan. The United Nations has been calling for an end to the fighting in Sudan, and has said that it is ready to send peacekeepers to the country if both sides agree. However, the Sudanese government has so far refused to allow UN peacekeepers into the country.

  Cecilia Abena Dapaah, Ghana's former Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, was arrested on Monday, July 24, 2023, after the reported theft of $1 million (£780,000) cash from her house. The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) said that Dapaah was arrested on "suspected corruption and corruption-related offences". the money was uncovered after two of her domestic staff were accused of stealing $1 million in cash, along with €300,000 and several million Ghana cedis, as well as some personal items. Dapaah has denied any wrongdoing, saying that the money was for her personal use and that she had not been aware that it was being stored in her house. The arrest has caused a public outcry in Ghana, with many people questioning how a public servant could have so much money stashed in their home amid an economic crisis in the country. The OSP has said that it is "committed to ensuring that the full facts of the matter are established and that the law takes its cour...

The news that four Indian-made medicines were responsible for the deaths of at least 70 children in Gambia is truly heartbreaking. It is important to remember that these medicines were not approved by the Gambian government and were not properly regulated. The medicines were produced by Maiden Pharmaceuticals in India and included cough syrups. This is a reminder of the importance of ensuring that all medicines are safe and effective before they are made available to the public. The specific ingredient in these cough syrups that led to the fatalities was diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol (DEG/EG). These chemicals, which are typically used for industrial purposes, are not safe for human consumption.  The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued an alert against cough syrups from India after numerous deaths have been linked to the medicines in Gambia and Uzbekistan. The Indian government has denied the allegations and claimed that the samples of the medicines “were not found ...

The government of Guinea-Bissau has made a decision to suspend the salaries of teachers in order to address fraudulent claims and ensure that only legitimate teachers receive their salaries. However, it's important to note that such a decision could have significant consequences for the affected teachers, including financial hardship and emotional distress. It's crucial to consider the potential impact on the teachers, students, and the education system as a whole before implementing such a measure. It would be beneficial to explore alternative solutions that can address the issue of fraudulent claims without causing undue harm to innocent parties. Additionally, it's essential to ensure that the process of identifying and eliminating fictitious workers is fair, transparent, and conducted with utmost care to avoid wrongly accusing legitimate teachers. The rights and interests of all teachers should be protected throughout the process. The suspension of teachers' salaries...

Nigeria and Canada played to a 0-0 draw in their opening Group B match of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. The match was a closely contested affair, with both teams creating chances. Nigeria's goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, made a number of saves to keep the game level. Christine Sinclair, the captain of the Canadian team, missed a penalty kick during the match.   If she had scored, she would have become the first player to score at six World Cups. The draw was a good result for Nigeria, who have  been consider by other teams as the the underdogs in the match. It was their first clean sheet in an opening match of a World Cup. Canada will be disappointed with the result, as they were the favorites to win the match. They will need to improve their finishing if they want to progress to the knockout stages. The next match for Nigeria is against Australia on July 24. Canada will face Ireland on the same day.   Overall, it was a tightly contested match between Nigeria and Canad...

T he South African presidency has announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be attending the BRICS summit in South Africa next month.   This is coming few weeks after some political figures in south Africa like Julius Malema came out authoritatively  telling the international community that Putin will be welcome to South Africa and no body was going to force South Africa to arrest him. The decision not to attend the summit is related to a challenge faced by South Africa as a host country, being a member of the International Criminal Court (ICC). The ICC had issued an arrest warrant for Putin in March, accusing Russia of war crimes during its invasion of Ukraine. If Putin had participated in the summit, South Africa would have been bound to execute the warrant and arrest him. As a result, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will represent Putin at the summit scheduled to be held in Johannesburg from August 22 to 24, 2023. The BRICS summit is an annual event th...

The European union and Tunisia have signed a deal to combat illegal  immigration in to Tunisia. The EU have provided about €105 million  as aid to Tunisia that will be use to strengthen their boarders and also fight smuggling gang. Illegal migrant caught will be send back to their countries. T he deal aim at reducing the number of Tunisian migrating to Europe and also other African using the route. T he deal will also help create jobs in Tunisia and also provision to improve economic growth in the country. Ursula von der Leyen the EU president said that the deal is "a major step forward in our cooperation with Tunisia" and that it "will help to save lives and prevent people from being exploited by smugglers."  the Tunisian government has also affirm that the deal will strengthen security  which will be beneficiary to EU and Tunisians. M ost human  right organizations  have criticize  this move that it undermine the right of migrants and that it is the ...

Heavy rains in South Korea produced flooding and landslides, killing at least 40 people and leaving dozens more missing. The southern provinces of Gyeongsangnam-do and Jeollanam-do have been hardest damaged. Monday marked the start of the rains, which lasted through Tuesday. They were the most significant in many years, and they led to rivers overflowing and dams breaking. Along with harming homes and bridges, water also harmed highways. To aid with the rescue and recovery efforts, the government has sent troops and emergency personnel. After visiting the damaged areas, President Yoon Suk-yeol promised to do everything in his power to assist the victims. The flooding serves as a warning about the risks of climate change. The government has issued a warning that more extreme weather occurrences are likely in the future because South Korea is one of the nations most susceptible to the effects of climate change. The most recent updates on the floods in South Korea are as follows: >40 p...

 The Human Development Index (HDI) for 2022 places Cameroon 153 out of 189 nations. As a result, Cameroon is seen as having a medium level of human development. The HDI is a composite indicator that evaluates a nation's performance in three areas: income, education, and health. Cameroon's HDI score of 0.556 places it just below the median for nations with medium levels of human development. Although Cameroon's HDI has been rising recently, it still lags behind other nations in the region including Ghana, Kenya, and Senegal. The comparatively low HDI of Cameroon is caused by a number of causes, including: >Living below the national poverty level is the case for about half of the people of Cameroon. >Low life expectancy: The average age of death for Cameroonians is 59. >Low levels of education: Only 58% of adults in Cameroon have completed primary school. >One in ten Cameroonian children die before turning five, which is a high rate of infant mortality. Despite th...

20 years in prison were handed down to Dwight Sagaray, a one-time Venezuelan envoy, after being found guilty for the killing of Olga Fonseca, who had been serving as the ambassador of Venezuela to Kenya. The verdict was delivered on July 14th, 2023. In July 2012, less than two weeks after arriving in Nairobi, Fonseca's life was tragically cut short as she was discovered strangled in her bedroom. The authorities wasted no time in apprehending Sagaray, a former first secretary at the Venezuelan embassy, charging him with the heinous crime of murder. The same term was given to three Kenyan nationals who were convicted of the murder in January 2023, along with Sagaray himself.  Sagaray was accused by the prosecution of murdering Fonseca out of anger at her being at the embassy. Upset, Sagaray had found out that Fonseca would be taking his place as the mission's leader, taking away his position of authority. Sagaray's defense insisted he was innocent, claiming he had been unjust...

Fury's attempts to secure matches against Andy Ruiz, Anthony Joshua, and Oleksandr Usyk were fruitless, as no agreements were reached. However, due to the lack of an official challenger for his WBC heavyweight title, Fury was given special permission to face Francis Ngannou, as confirmed by WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman. In order to maintain their status as champion, WBC title holders must face an official challenger within 18 months, as per the organization's rule. Nonetheless, the WBC has the authority to make exceptions and allow champions to engage in non-title fights or exhibitions in the absence of an official challenger. Due to the fact that there isn't a recognized contender for Fury's championship in this instance, the WBC gave him exceptional permission to fight Ngannou. On October 28, Fury and Ngannou will square off in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Although it won't be for a title, the outcome will be recorded on their official records. It is widely expected t...

Atleast14 people have now perished as a result of a canoe capsize off the coast of Tunisia. While migrants were trying to go to Europe, this sad tragedy happened. On July 13, 2023, a disturbing event occurred in rough waves about 10 kilometers (6 miles) off the shore of Sfax. A canoe tragically tipped over at this precise moment. Only 11 people were successfully rescued despite the heroic efforts of the Tunisian coastguard. Unfortunately, the whereabouts of the other 14 are still unknown, leaving the depressing possibility that they may have perished. The victims, who are originally from sub-Saharan Africa, set out for Europe in search of a better future. Over 3,000 migrants perished last year trying to cross, adding to the continuous tragedy at sea as they seek asylum in Europe. The European Union has been asked to do more to assist migrants who are trying to enter Europe by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The IOM recommended that the EU increase funding for search...

Kenya's government passed a new tax bill last week, setting up widespread outrage and demonstrations. More than 300 people have been detained in relation to these protests. Among other products and services, the bill increases taxes on fuel, food, and electricity. At least nine people have died as a result of police use of live bullets and tear gas in their response. The demonstrations started on Wednesday, July 13, and they swiftly extended to a number of towns and cities around the nation. When protests became violent, people would pillage and set fire to establishments. The administration has denounced the violence but defended the tax law as necessary to earn money for important services. Opposition leaders have vowed to continue the protests until their demands are granted. Recent tax increases in Kenya have only made the country's already fragile economy worse. As a result, it's getting more and harder for many Kenyans to make ends meet. The protests we are seeing are...

Nelly Atieno, a young girl from Kenya, achieved a remarkable feat by reaching the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. At just 10 years old, Atieno has etched her name in history as the youngest individual to conquer the 5,895-meter (19,341-foot) mountain. This incredible accomplishment has not only made her village proud but also ignited a spark of inspiration for other young girls to pursue similar endeavors. Atieno's determination and bravery serve as a beacon of hope, paving the way for future generations to follow in her footsteps. Accompanied by her father, David Atieno, Atieno embarked on her ascent on June 28, 2023, accompanied by a resilient team of seasoned mountaineers. Battling against great odds, she tenaciously pressed forward, ultimately conquering the summit on July 1. Her story is a proof of her strength and determination - an inspiration to girls worldwide. It demonstrates that there are no limits when you believe in yourself. After coming across stories of young individu...

Kenyan President William Ruto has urged French President Emmanuel Macron to provide answers on a range of issues including climate change, debt relief and the need for a fairer global economic system.                               Speaking at the  Global Financing Pact Summit  in Paris in June 2023, Ruto advocated for a new global mechanism to tackle climate change, financed by a universal global carbon tax. He also criticized the lending policies of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, claiming that poverty and inequality in developing countries tend to get worse. Ruto also challenged Macron on debt relief. He said in a recent interview that Kenya "is not a country of beggars" and should not be forced to pay its debts at the expense of its people. He called for a new debt relief mechanism that would allow countries like Kenya to restructure their debt and free up resources for developmen...