By : Lloyd Mahachi A devastating ferry accident has occurred in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The incident has resulted in the loss of many lives. At least 38 people have died, and over 100 others are still missing. The ferry was carrying passengers traveling for Christmas. It capsized on the Busira River. The ferry was part of a convoy of vessels. It was primarily carrying merchants returning home for the holiday. The ferry sank late on Friday. Only 20 people have been rescued so far. The mayor of Ingende, Joseph Joseph Kangolingoli, reported the incident. He…
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By: Lloyd Mahachi Albania has decided to ban TikTok for one year. This decision was made after a teenager was killed last month. The government is worried about the influence of social media on children. The ban will start early next year. Prime Minister Edi Rama announced this after meeting with parents and teachers. He said that TikTok will be completely shut down for everyone in Albania. TikTok has not commented on this decision yet. Other European countries like France, Germany, and Belgium have also put restrictions on social media use for children. Australia has even banned social media for…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Mosquitoes are typically associated with serious diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, and yellow fever. However, researchers from Leiden University Medical Center and Radboud University in the Netherlands have found a new role for these insects: as vaccine distributors. They have successfully engineered mosquitoes to deliver vaccines that could potentially provide enhanced immunity against malaria. The World Health Organization’s most recent World Malaria Report revealed that an estimated 597,000 people died of malaria globally in 2023, with African countries bearing the brunt of the death toll. Scientists estimate that over 240 million malaria cases occur annually…
By: Lloyd Mahachi Burkina Faso’s government has adopted a new bill granting amnesty to individuals convicted in connection with the failed 2015 coup. The Minister of Justice stated that those seeking amnesty must admit to their actions and demonstrate good behavior. The 2015 coup attempt was a pivotal moment in Burkina Faso’s history. A group of soldiers tried to overthrow the transitional government, but ultimately failed due to opposition from the army and population. Several high-ranking officers were sentenced to prison terms in 2019, but the justice system has been slow to resolve the cases. The justice minister believes the…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Elon Musk, the American tech billionaire, has sparked outrage in Germany after expressing support for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. In a social media post, Musk stated that “Only the AfD can save Germany,” prompting a swift response from the party’s leader, Alice Weidel, who thanked him for his support. Weidel, who is running for chancellor, responded to Musk’s post by saying “Yes! You are perfectly right!” and invited him to read her interview on President Trump. The AfD is currently polling at around 19% ahead of the German federal election in February,…
By : Lloyd Mahachi A devastating attack occurred at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, leaving multiple people dead and dozens injured. The incident happened when a car plowed into a crowd of people, causing widespread panic and destruction. According to Saxony-Anhalt Premier Reiner Haseloff, five people were killed in the attack, including a young child. At least 60 others were injured, some of them seriously. The premier confirmed that police arrested a suspect soon after the incident. The suspect is a Saudi national who has been living in Germany since 2006 with permanent residency status.…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Rwanda has finally declared the Marburg outbreak in the country over, after more than 40 days of no new cases. This is a significant milestone in the country’s fight against the disease. The outbreak was first reported in August, and since then, about 66 cases of Marburg were reported, with 15 fatalities. This is a relatively low fatality rate compared to other outbreaks of the disease. The Minister of Health, Sabin Nsanzimana, expressed relief and caution, stating that there is still much work to be done to prevent future outbreaks. He emphasized the need…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Two men have been arrested in Zambia for allegedly attempting to bewitch the country’s president, Hakainde Hichilema. The suspects, Jasten Mabulesse Candunde and Leonard Phiri, were taken into custody in the capital city of Lusaka. Their alleged mission was to use charms to harm the president, who has been in office since 2021. The police statement revealed that the suspects were hired by Nelson Banda, the younger brother of MP Emmanuel “Jay Jay” Banda. Nelson Banda is currently on the run, and his brother Emmanuel has been embroiled in controversy. Emmanuel was arrested in…
By : Lloyd Mahachi The Democratic Republic of Congo has witnessed a significant development in its ongoing conflict in the eastern region. President Felix Tshisekedi has replaced the armed forces chief and several other top military officers in a major reshuffle. This move is aimed at revitalizing the military’s efforts to combat the rebel groups that have been wreaking havoc in the region. The conflict in eastern Congo has been ongoing for years, with over 100 armed groups vying for control. The region is rich in minerals, which has fueled the conflict. The M-23 rebel group is one of…
By : Lloyd Mahachi The official inquiry into the plane crash that killed Malawi’s Vice President, Saulos Chilima, has finally revealed the cause of the tragic accident. The investigation was conducted to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash. Bad weather and human error were identified as the primary causes of the accident. The military aircraft crashed on June 10 in poor weather conditions, with cloudy skies and strong winds contributing to the tragedy. The plane was traveling in dense fog, which reduced visibility and made it difficult for the pilots to navigate. The pilots lost visual references due…