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In the early hours of Tuesday, armed fighters attacked the Kangbayi central prison in Beni, eastern Democratic of Congo(DRC). The armed men in their coordinated attack managed to free at least 900 inmates from the prison. Inmates Freed using Welding Equipment The attackers came in large numbers and equipped with welding equipment. Thay cut the bolt on the prison’s front door as well as the metal grate behind it. Using the electrical equipment, they broke the doors of the prison cells and free inmates. Out of 1000 inmates, only 100 prisoners remained in prison after the attack. However, two prisoners…
In today’s world, narrow-minded attitudes concerning the image of the continent of Africa are so much prevalent. The central premise of the slave trade was the idea that the Africans had no power hence was inferior. The dominant thought was that the black Africans were barbaric and were used to the simple lifestyle and so they could be exploited with so much ease. With all these in mind, the whites had in mind that they conquer the Africans and enjoy the resources they had. The history entrenched in the days of the slave trade and colonialism, which made the Europeans…
Kidnap-for-ransom enterprise threatens security in Nigeria. An armed gang known locally as bandits had just raided a dormitory at the Government Science College in Kagara, Nigeria’s Niger state, and kidnapped his 18-year-old son, Nurudeen. Twenty-six other students were kidnapped, three staff members and 12 of their families, and one boy was killed in the raid. For Kagada, a father of 12, the days that followed were agonizing. He expressed his sadness by saying, “I feel very sad.” “I couldn’t get a good night’s sleep… We just prayed because I couldn’t eat well.” The authorities announced on February 27 that all…
The outbreak of a viral disease called Ebola, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has been described as the worst on record in the country. It is also the second-largest, which has killed over 1,705 people as of July. The outbreak is affecting North Kivu and Ituri provinces, although it was declared a year ago, as at this recent outbreak, the epidemic has not been brought under control. With this, the World Health Organization (WHO) on July 17, declared the Ebola outbreak in DRC to be a public health emergency of international concern, because this is the tenth Ebola outbreak in DRC…
This partnership with South Africa’s Mantsho is the first ever that Swedish H&M has done with an African designer. The creator of the Mantsho label is Palesa Mokubung. She founded the brand in 2004 and has since graced many runways globally, including the United States, India and Greece. ‘Mantsho’ is a word in Mokubung’s native Sesotho language meaning ‘Black is Beautiful’. H&M announced this partnership on the 16th of April 2019. They said the South African label will “introduce a dose of fresh fun and uniquely South African aesthetic to H&M customers around the world”. Both H&M and Mantsho feel…
On Thursday, in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso’s capital, the exhumed remains of former president Thomas Sankara were put to rest. The former president’s assassination in 1987 rocked the West African country. “Africa’s Che Guevara” was killed at the age of 37 in a coup by his former buddy and successor Blaise Compaore. However, Compaore was overthrown in 2014 after almost 30 years in power. Then sentenced to life in prison for Sankara’s murder in absentia. Additionally, two of his former closest allies were given the same sentence at a trail that began in October, 2021. Although, each denied any misconduct. Sankara…
This article looks at the best-funded US startups. With every passing day, trends are changing, and customer behavior is changing. Tech startups are gaining a lot of ground. Many venture capital firms and tech investors are looking at the tech industry for new ideas waiting to be brought to life. We have decided to save you the trouble of searching and filtering through the long list of startups for the best-funded U.S. startups. They are right here in this article. It is a known fact that nine out of ten startups fail in the first few years of their launch.…
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Nigeria has all these wonderful gems hidden in it. Most of you know of South Africa and Kenya as tourist destinations. Here is a new taste in the Sahara region. Nigeria houses some of the most beautiful sceneries and destinations you ought to see and explore. For your vacation needs, this time, opt for Nigeria. Most of you millennials are madly in love with travel and adventure. These Nigeria destinations come with a guarantee of experience and a lot of fun. Here are the top five suggestions for you to consider while at it Adamawa State You most probably have…
Najla el-Mangoush, Libya’s first woman foreign minister, is set to be sworn in next week as part of Libya’s newly appointed interim unity government. Prime minister Abdulhamid Dbeibeh announced the addition of the female foreign minister this week. Many Libyan women welcomed her appointment to the top of the table with joy. One such woman Afia Mohammed 34, a pastry maker in Tripoli, couldn’t hide her happiness. She said she believed the appointment of Najla was a win for all women in Libya. A woman reaching the head of government in Libya would likely encourage more women to enter politics.…
