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
After Climate Change Summit, Nigerian Officials...
Nigerian officials said at the recent Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, that the country’s Energy Transition Plan aims to produce millions of jobs and much cleaner air. Nigeria is expected to move from coal and firewood to natural gas and other environmentally friendly energy sources under the project.
In Malawi, Soaring Maize Prices Pose...
A 110% spike in maize prices from the previous year has made the chronic food insecurity that has plagued Malawi for years worse.
Kenyan Farmers to Abondon Coffee Cultivation...
According to the International Coffee Organization, Kenya is Africa’s fifth-largest producer of coffee. But much like other farmers, Kenyan coffee farmers are being squeezed by climate change, price fluctuations, and now a real estate boom.
Tiktok:Popular in Kenya But Facing Backlash...
TikTok, one of the most popular applications in the world, is under growing scrutiny in Kenya over what some critics see as hate speech and explicit and obscene content. Even though millions of young Kenyans use the Chinese app for entertainment, social connections, or even to make money, an activist has petitioned parliament to ban the app.
After Devastating Earthquake, Moroccans Unite
The most powerful earthquake to strike Morocco in more than a century has left behind extensive damage. However, residents say that the earthquake has shown Moroccans’ resilience and spirit.
Nigerian Banks Add E-Fraud to List...
The World Bank estimates that 64 million people in Nigeria did not have an account with a bank or other reputable financial institutions as of 2022. But those who do are becoming victims of electronic fraud against banks, or e-fraud.
Authorities in Eastern Libya Say 2000...
According to Benghazi based Prime Minister Osama Hammad, the Mediterranean storm Daniel caused devastating floods in Libya that completely submerged large neighborhoods in the east of North African nation. During a Monday television appearance, Hammad said, “The number of people killed exceeded 2,000, and entire neighborhoods were swept away by the (flood) water.” One of the worst-affected regions was the port city of Derna in eastern Libya, which was declared a disaster zone after two dams there collapsed and large parts of it were submerged, cutting off communications and electricity.
Sudanese Orphans in Chad Traumatised by...
Sudanese children at a refugee camp in eastern Chad say that Janjaweed rebels in Darfur have made them orphaned in recent months. Reporter Henry Wilkins speaks to children who are left behind in a foreign country with little help as media and rights organisations continue to report on atrocities.
Mass Teacher Exodus in Northeastern Kenya...
After a series of deadly attacks by al-Shabab terrorists, hundreds of nonlocal teachers in Kenya’s northeast are demanding transfers out of the region, which is largely Muslim causing an education crisis in the country. Schools reopened August 28, but most students have not yet resumed classes.
Relief as Lagos Blue Line Commercial...
Following the official launch of commercial operations for the Lagos Blue Line train on Monday, passengers will finally get to enjoy some relief. The 13-kilometer-long ride’s opening was celebrated by the governor of Lagos other, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, along with other Lagosians and state officials.