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The summit is taking place on 23rd and 24th October. In attendance will be 3,000 delegates from across the globe. With representatives from all the 54 African countries, the summit will discuss emerging issues around the globe. For instance, nuclear energy and mineral extraction topics will be discussed. Russian President Vladimir Putin says that the summit is all about business and politics. The first Russia-Africa summit starts at the right time. “We currently export to Africa more than $25 billion (22.5 billion) worth food- which is more than we export in arms, at $15 billion. In the next four to…
The Ghana Navy is in hot pursuit of pirates who hijacked a vessel from the Tema anchorage and proceeded towards Togolese waters but abandoned the operation midway. The Flag Officer Commanding the Eastern Naval Command Commodore, James Kontoh, said this shortly after a Ghana Navy operation rescued five persons, one of them a Ghanaian, from the abandoned vessel. According to a Ghanaian media, some of the hijacked persons were beaten by their abductors before being abandoned aboard the vessel. Commodore Kontoh said collaboration between the Nigerian Navy and their Ghanaian counterparts was ongoing, adding that the measure would go a…
Kenya undergoes a phased reopening amid the rising numbers of coronavirus cases in the country. Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta lifted border restrictions in and out of Mombasa, Mandera, and Nairobi counties. Worship places are reopened with strict measures to help curb the spread of the virus. However, the 2100 and 0400 state curfew continues for the next 30 days. Development of Coronavirus in Kenya. The country has been on strict measures since the first case of Covid-19 was tested. These measures included a curfew, wearing masks, and shutdown of significant industries. These industries include the transport industry, which contributed hugely…
According to the United Nations, African states have recorded a $29 billion economic loss from the Covid-19 pandemic. The Economic Commission for Africa has estimated a 1.4 percent shave off $2.1 trillion of the African GDP following the ongoing economic disruption across the world. As per the statistics done, by the end of March, the annual economic growth is likely to go down from 3.2 percent to 1.8 percent. The United Nations has also cautioned Africa countries as the situation may get worse in the coming months because the virus spread rate is going up day after day. Vera Songwe,…
Ethiopia is one of Africa’s nations that has been least affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. As the rate of Covid-19 positive cases increases in most parts of Africa, Ethiopia has managed to control and keep the numbers low as compared to other countries. Prime minister Abiy Ahmed declared a state of emergency in the country lasting five months. Borders have been closed ever since the Corona was tested in the region. The region further implemented mask-wearing measures and social distancing rule. The coordinator of the Covid-19 National Ministerial Committee passed the decision that those who come from abroad must produce…
Kamaru Usman is now the welterweight champion of the UFC. In the main event of UFC 261 from VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida, the Nigerian Nightmare successfully defending his title with a second-round knockout victory over Jorge Masvidal. Usman melted Masvidal with a huge right hand after struggling to a draw the first time around. Usman was not in a rush to get Masvidal to the ground right away. To begin the first round, the two swapped cursory blows, with Usman landing a few powerful punches of his own, but by the middle of the round, Usman was…
According to Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, the body of Christian Atsu arrived in Accra on Sunday evening from Turkey (MFA). Christian Atsu was killed in an earthquake in Turkey not too long ago. He used to play football for the Black Stars. The MFA tweeted that his family, government officials, and the Football Association of Ghana received his body. The ceremony took place on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at the Kotoka International airport. He added that his family and the Ghanaian Ambassador to Turkey, H.E. Francisca, took his body on a Turkish Airlines plane. “Atsu played…
Amid the surging cases of covid-19, Gabon’s state authorities decided to enact stringent measures. Residents who were of cause displeased staged protests hoping to reverse the ant-covid rules. This came at a time when Gabon’s economy had plunged. The people are hoping for the economy to improve once normalcy sets in. The Protest Since Wednesday, Gabonese have been denouncing the country’s stringent regulations. They have been condemning their Government for reinstating suicidal measures to fight covid. On Thursday and Friday saw a spike in the number of demonstrators. The Pots and Pans revolution, who were walking in solitary in Libreville,…
Iota moved up to a category 4 hurricane early Monday morning. It is the 30th named storm of this Atlantic hurricane season. Authorities warned Iota would likely come ashore over areas where Eta’s torrential rains saturated the soil. This could make it susceptible to new landslides and floods. All of Honduras was on alert as evacuations began before the weekend. By Sunday evening, 63,500 people were reported to be in 379 shelters in the northern coastal region. Eta already caused a lot of damage. It hit Nicaragua as a Category 4 hurricane and killed at least 120 people. Torrential rainfalls…
Nzulezo village inhabitants arrived here in the 15th Century from Mali after a war with the Mande people over gold and fertile lands. Having no remaining land to settle, these people decided to build houses with stilts over the waters of Lake Tande, a place where no one would claim as their own. The village situated in the Jomoro district in the Western part of Ghana is just 300 kilometers (186 miles) from Accra. It acts as a reminder of the best cultural practices amongst Africans that are still embraced today. All the routine works of a typical African home…
