Headlines- Thirty people have died in a devastating fire at a pub in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, according to reports on Tuesday.
- Two UAE tankers have been struck in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
- On Monday, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said that airstrikes on Iran have started for the third night in a row.
- On Monday, the UAE Ministry of Defense announced that two Iranian tankers had attacked two national tankers. One Indian crew member was killed and eight others were injured, including four critically, by cruise missiles in the southern lane of the Strait of Hormuz in Omani territorial waters.
- Despite unleashing fresh attacks on Iran and reimposing a blockade of Iranian ports, US President Donald Trump said on Monday that an deal with Tehran to end the Middle East war was still possible.
- IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebbi said in a statement on Monday that Iran will "continue to exercise our sovereignty and management over the Strait of Hormuz."
- A constitutional amendment was passed by the Hungarian parliament to oust Orban ally President Tamas Sulyok.
Tag: African News
Chinese Education in Kenya Worries Sceptics
Through Confucius Institute initiatives all around the world, including Africa, the Chinese government promotes Chinese language and culture. Some educators are concerned about censorship in Chinese-funded initiatives, which they believe is taking place
Veganism Explored
Veganism, which is defined as a diet that excludes the use of animal products. Tomi Makanjuola, a Nigerian-British vegan chef and blogger, shares her experiences as a vegan consumer and activist
Tanzania Celebrates 60 Years of Independence
Tanzanians are celebrating the 60th anniversary of their independence from the United Kingdom this week, as well as a long journey toward developing their own democratic nation. Tanzania, however, has always been dominated by one party, the Party of the Revolution, despite the fact that it boasts a multiparty system
App to Combat Gender-Based Violence Created...
In the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic, violence against women has increased around the world, particularly in South Africa, where half of all women have experienced at least one incident of abuse during their lives. To help prevent the abuse, a local tech firm has developed an alarm system
Child Labor of Burkina Faso
According to the United Nations, 16.6 million children are forced into illegal labor in Sub-Saharan Africa alone. Despite the fact that child labour is illegal, advocates claim that it is becoming more common. Child labour is currently estimated to affect one out of every ten youngsters around the world
COVID-19:South Africa’s Teenage Pregnancy Rate ...
During the COVID-19 pandemic, South Africa’s teenage pregnancy rate increased by 60%, affecting many young women’s schooling and hopes of getting free from poverty
Little People of South Africa Want...
South Africa’s Little People claim that public spaces aren’t meant to accommodate them, from shopping malls to government buildings. A Johannesburg-based advocacy group is calling for more assistance to help individuals live independently
In Zimbabwe,Former Boxing Champion Hopes to...
In Zimbabwe, a former boxing champion is teaching the next generation, with the intention of keeping underprivileged youth away from drugs and crime
Senegalese Entrepreneur Finds Success by Recycling...
Tires that have been discarded might be an eyesore or a resource. In Senegal, a group of business students founded a company that recycles old tyres
Economists say China’s Investment Model in...
Despite the debt load it places on many countries, economists believe China’s investment model in Africa is gaining public support. The United States’ multibillion-dollar investments in Africa, according to economists and locals, are less apparent and have a less influence on people’s daily lives