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On 11th November 2020, the Tigray People’s Liberation Front attacked the military base of the Federal national army. The surging differences between the ruling party and the federal government triggered the ambush. Mr. Abiy believes that the attackers had dressed in uniforms similar to Eritrean soldiers to disguise themselves. He is certain the opposition party had planned the ambush. The enmity between the Federal government and Tigray began when Prime Minister Abiy disbanded the EPRDF and replaced it with Prosperity Party. For many years, the EPRDF was the backbone of Ethiopian politics. Hence, the ruling party of Tigray was not…
More than 25 Malian army soldiers have died from the latest terrorist attack on Mali. This brings the war-stricken country into fresh conflict with the many armed militia active in the country. No armed group took responsibility for the attack. The early Monday morning attack occurred in Bamba, a town in the northern part of Mali. More than a dozen assailants attacked a military camp based in the town and brutally massacred the soldiers. They then burned down the camp before escaping with weapons and other equipment. The government of Mali confirmed the attack in a statement saying more militiamen…
Cats are small, beautiful animals that belong in the same family of big cats like lion and the fastest animal on land. There are various species of cats all over the globe with different characteristics. In Australia, the government is striving to protect the cat by imposing various measures. These measures include cat curfews and capturing roaming cats in regions with violation notices. Environmental Factors On Cats Cats that live indoors have higher chances of living much longer than those that are roaming outside. This is because the environmental risks outside are deadlier and far much more lethal especially with…
Boko Haram has claimed responsibility for the Friday night attack that has left more than 300 students missing. The attack occurred at an all-boys Government Science Secondary School in Kankara town, Katsina state, northwest Nigeria. On Tuesday, an audio message surfaced with one Abubakar Shekau, alleged Boko Haram leader, claiming that Boko Haram was behind the attack. An accurate number of students missing is yet to be established. On Monday, General John Enenche, military spokesperson, told Channels TV that 333 students were still unaccounted. Boko Haram, A thorn in the flesh Boko Haram, in the Hausa language, translates to…
Banks provide goods and services to assist you in managing your finances, but do you understand how they work? Banks are an important aspect of your financial life if you have a checking or savings account or if you’ve ever opened a credit card or applied for a loan. Banks and the financial services industry play an essential role in the economy because they enable people to borrow money, invest, save for the future, and manage a variety of other responsibilities (like paying bills). Here’s a closer look at banks, their operations, and why they’re important. The Workings…
When talking about the invasion of African cities, we major mostly on colonial invaders. They killed, maimed, and destroyed African cities, robbing people of their fortunes. According to historical research, Europeans came to Africa in search of greener pastures. Their countries were becoming broke, and so they decided to explore other continents. Upon arriving in Africa, they found fertile lands, ore fields, and even slaves. Since they wanted to make quick money, they deprived Africans of their lands and resources, forcing them to work as slaves. The colonials successfully managed to cause destruction and oppression because they had superior weapons.…
Kenya is building 136 mini-solar grids in remote areas where the country’s main electricity grid doesn’t reach well enough, the country’s energy minister said on Monday. Off-grid solar power has become more popular in Africa in the past few years for homes that don’t have access to a main power grid. This trend has been driven by start-ups. The World Bank says that there are now more than 3,000 mini-grids in sub-Saharan Africa. In 2010, there were only 500. The bank says that another 9,000 are planned, some of which will be built in Kenya. At an event put on…
Can AI address Africa’s agricultural trade deficit? AI in agriculture in Africa might help reduce trade deficits and boost output. Most African nations waste billions of dollars in yearly trade earnings on food imports. There was a deficit of over $3 billion in agricultural trade between 38 nations in 2022, with Algeria, Egypt, Nigeria, Morocco, and Angola ranking highest. Contrast this with the fact that 23% of GDP in sub-Saharan Africa comes from agriculture, more than 60% of the continent’s population works in the agricultural sector, and 65% of the world’s remaining arable land is on the African continent. The…
Mozambique is a southern African nation whose long Indian Ocean coastline is dotted with popular beaches like Tofo, as well as offshore marine parks. In the Quirimbas Archipelago, a 250km stretch of coral islands, mangrove-covered Ibo Island has colonial-era ruins surviving from a period of Portuguese rule. A country that is also known as predominantly virgin soil because most of the natural resources are yet to be explored, including natural gas, coal, mineral sands, hydropower and most likely oil as well. In today’s article, I would be introducing a few female artists from Mozambique that have made their way to…
Rivals to the current President of Somalia call for his immediate stepping down after his term ended as a national leader. President Mohamed is facing immense pressure to resign, which he has not considered in any way. The President’s actions have raised worries all across Somalia as it might lead to another civil war similar to a previous one. Experts on the situation say that if the conflict does bear fruit, then Somalia will be taken over by the Al-Shabab. The Al-Shabab in Somalia The Al-Shabab, an Islamist group, has been launching attacks in the Horn of Africa nation to…
