AFRICA

As South Africa begins to experience the positive effects of solar deployment — including a reduction in load shedding — the continent is witnessing a rise in both small and large-scale solar installations. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | South Africans are enjoying a significant  ‘load shedding’ break thay has …

Kenya’s high-speed rail offering just made rail travel a lot more luxurious, providing passengers with an experience to compete with business class flights SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Spacious cabins, complete with fully reclining seats reminiscent of the business class on an aircraft, entertainment options, and fine dining experiences …

  CAPE TOWN | Xinhua | South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday said that while the government remains committed to building a sovereign wealth fund, now is not the most favorable time for its immediate establishment. He made the remarks during an oral reply session at the National Assembly …

Beletweyne, Somalia | THE INDEPENDENT | Beletweyne, 29 August 2024 – The Force Commander of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), Lt. Gen. Sam Kavuma, has commended ATMIS Djibouti and Ethiopia troops for their dedication and commitment to maintain security and stability in their Areas of Operations. During a …

CAIRO | Xinhua | Chinese military planes flew over the iconic Giza Pyramids on Wednesday, displaying color schemes matching the Chinese and Egyptian flags, captivating thousands of tourists. The aircraft, part of the Bayi Aerobatic Team from the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force, were invited to participate in …

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania | Xinhua | Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Wednesday congratulated her fellow citizen Faustine Engelbert Ndugulile on being elected as the World Health Organization (WHO) regional director for Africa, succeeding Matshidiso Moeti, who has held the position since 2015. Ndugulile, former minister for Information, Communication and …

PRETORIA | TASS | As many as 22,800 mpox cases have been registered in African countries since the beginning of the year, the AP agency reported, citing the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), the African Union’s public health agency. As many as 622 mpox patients have …

  Museveni started his speech in his characteristic nonchalant style and somewhat turned to ‘lecturing’ fellow heads of state about Pan Africanism. Nairobi, Kenya  | EMMANUEL WANJALA – THE STAR KENYA |  Uganda President Yoweri Museveni threw guests into stitches while delivering his speech during the official unveiling of Raila Odinga’s …

NAIROBI, KENYA | Xinhua | Six leaders from the East African Community (EAC) on Tuesday vowed to support former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s bid for the chairmanship of the African Union Commission (AUC). The leaders from Burundi, Kenya, South Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda said Odinga is the right …

Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has joined other leaders in East Africa to support Raila Odinga’s campaign for the African Union Chairmanship. The veteran Kenyan politician, Raila Odinga is competing for the African Union (AUC) post against Djibouti’s Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssou, former Mauritius Foreign Minister Anil Kumarsingh …