Headlines- Iran claimed that since the war with the US and Israel started on February 28, over 3,400 people had died.
- On Saturday night, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran threatened to strike any ship that approached the Strait of Hormuz.
- India's Ministry of External Affairs called the Iranian ambassador to India to discuss the "serious incident" involving two Indian-flagged ships that were fired upon on Saturday in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran said that it is examining fresh U.S. proposals that were communicated through Pakistan's mediators, but it has not yet responded.
- Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem vowed on Saturday that his fighters would retaliate against Israeli attacks on Lebanon and stated that the current 10-day ceasefire with Israel cannot be one-sided.
Tag: African News
Senegalese Journalists Seek Training and Safety...
Some reporters are turning away from coverage of Senegal as it prepares for elections in February, alleging threats and violence. A positive development is that some police officers and media are training together to find a better way forward.
Rare Birds in Kenya Threatened by...
Nearly all 103 species of raptors in Kenya are in decline, according to conservationists. To avert extinction, these wildlife advocates are now advocating that bird friendly infrastructure be built.
To Boost Ties with Kenya, China’s...
Although experts continue to debate over the impact of loans and trade between China and Kenya, the Asian country’s embassy in Nairobi, the capital of East Africa, recently launched a food festival with the goal of strengthening the cultural ties between the two.
HIV-Affected Women in Mozambique Get Support
According to a 2021 national HIV assessment report, one in four women in Mozambique between the ages of 35 and 39 are HIV positive. A group called the Kindlimuka Association works to help those living with HIV/AIDS in an effort to combat the stigma associated to the condition.
Starlink Internet Service from SpaceX Launched...
With the launch of Starlink satellite internet services, Zambia has become the sixth country in Africa. Providing Zambians faster, more reliable, and uncapped internet access is the goal. It is not clear, though, if the service is cheap enough to bridge the digital divide.
Though Still One of World’s Deadliest...
According to the World Health Organization’s latest annual report, the number of tuberculosis cases worldwide increased last year as the COVID-19 pandemic’s disruption of health services hampered efforts to fight the disease. Henry Ridgwell has this report.
Advocates Call for Urgent Action to...
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies advocates in Nigeria are calling for urgent action to prevent starvation in the country. Over 15% of the population is undernourished right now, and the number is rising, according to U.N. reports.
Feeding Dreams: Kenya’s Largest School Meal...
With one of the biggest school lunch programs in Kenyan history, a non-profit is addressing the issue of parents finding it more difficult to afford food for their school-age children due to rising inflation in the country. Partnering with county governments, Food4Education provides 165,000 hot lunches a day at a cost of KSH 15 ($.10). The organization was founded in 2012, and its primary goal is to give students nutritious meals.
Namibian Animal Welfare Groups Combat Dog...
Namibian animal welfare group has come out out against the theft of dogs that end up being consumed by people who consider domestic animals as a delicacy. From Windhoek, Namibia, Vitalio Angula has this story. This report contains graphic images that some viewers might find disturbing. Viewer discretion is advised
Snakebite Risk Worsens in Eswatini Due...
With 1.2 million primarily rural population, Eswatini is home to eight species of highly venomous snakes. These reptiles can be deadly when they bite people, particularly if there isn’t enough antivenoms.