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Electricity Tariffs Skyrocket in Nigeria, Impacting Consumers Across the Board
The Nigerian government has implemented a significant increase in electricity tariffs, raising them by over 300% for consumers who utilize relatively large amounts of energy, such as businesses and households in high-end neighborhoods. However, amidst this adjustment, complaints...
Zimbabwe’s Informal Traders Shun Declining Zimdollar as Launch of New Currency, ZIG, Faces Delay
Zimbabwe's bustling informal sector, which constitutes approximately 75% of national employment, is turning away from the faltering Zimdollar, also known as the RTGS dollar, amidst fears of its diminishing value. The eagerly anticipated introduction of the new ZIG...
Sudan: A Year of Unyielding Conflict with No End in Sight
In Sudan, the conflict between the military, led by Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan, and the Rapid Support Forces under Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, is about to mark its one-year anniversary. Since its onset, the war has claimed thousands of...
Iran Launches Drone and Missile Assault on Israel, IDF Reports
Iran launched a significant offensive against Israel, deploying a barrage of drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles late on Saturday, as confirmed by Israel's Defense Force (IDF). Despite the intensity of the attack, the IDF claims that 99...
President Akufo-Addo Terminates Appointment of SSNIT Director-General
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has terminated the appointment of Dr. John Ofori Tenkorang, Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT). In a letter issued by the Executive Secretary to the President, Nana Bediatuo Asante,...
Survey Shows Majority Hold Vice President Bawumia Partly Responsible for Ghana’s Economic Crisis
Recent survey data from Global Info Analytics indicates that 60% of voters attribute partial responsibility for Ghana's current economic crisis to Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. As the leader of the Economic Management Team, respondents feel Dr. Bawumia...
South Africa’s Electoral Court Allows Former President Jacob Zuma to Run in Upcoming Election
South Africa's Electoral Court has overturned a previous decision, granting former President Jacob Zuma eligibility to run for office as a lawmaker in the upcoming election. This ruling sets the stage for Zuma to potentially contest the presidency...
Tragedy Strikes as Makeshift Ferry Sinks off Mozambique Coast, Dozens Feared Dead
More than 125 people were killed off Mozambique's northern coast on Sunday when a makeshift ferry sank during a voyage, as reported by local media. The tragic incident occurred as the boat, carrying 130 individuals, including numerous children,...
Three-Year-Old Girl Found Dead Without Tongue in Asokore Mampong: Community in Shock
The body of a three-year-old girl, Taslima Labaran, missing for three days in Dagombaline, Asokore Mampong Municipality, was discovered without her tongue. Children playing football found her in a building undergoing renovation after a recent fire. Despite her...
Zimbabwe Launches New Currency in Bid to Tackle Economic Crisis
Zimbabwe unveiled a new currency on Friday to replace its struggling previous one, which has faced depreciation and rejection by the public in recent months. The move aims to address the country's ongoing currency crisis, indicative of its...