By : Lloyd Mahachi President Joe Biden has made a significant pledge to support the development of a cross-continent rail corridor project in Africa. This project aims to refurbish 800 miles of train lines in Zambia, Congo, and Angola, advancing the U.S. presence in a region rich in critical minerals. The Lobito Corridor railway project is expected to be a game-changer for the region. It will provide a vital transportation link between the Atlantic coast and the Indian Ocean, reducing transportation costs and increasing trade opportunities. Biden’s pledge of an additional $600 million for the project is a significant investment…
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By : Lloyd Mahachi A mysterious disease outbreak has hit the Democratic Republic of Congo’s southwestern province. According to local authorities, the disease has claimed the lives of 143 people in November. This is a very worrying situation, and the authorities are working hard to find out what is causing the disease. The people who have been infected with the disease are showing symptoms that are similar to the flu. They have high fevers and severe headaches. Remy Saki, the deputy governor of Kwango province, and Apollinaire Yumba, the provincial minister of health, reported these findings on Monday. A team…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Ghana is gearing up for its ninth general election since multiparty politics resumed in 1992. As the country prepares to head to the polls, several key issues are on the minds of Ghanaian voters. The economy is a major concern for Ghanaian voters. The country has been hit hard by inflation, with prices rising at their fastest rate in over two decades. This has had a significant impact on the cost of living, with prices of staples like eggs, tomatoes, and yams increasing sharply. The annual rate of inflation peaked at 54.1% in December 2022, and…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Namibia has made history by electing its first female president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. She won the presidential election with over 57% of the votes cast, according to the Electoral Commission. The election was held on November 27, and the results were announced on December 1. Nandi-Ndaitwah’s victory is a significant milestone in Namibia’s democratic journey. She has been a trusted leader in the governing South West Africa People’s Organisation (Swapo) party. Swapo has been in power since independence in 1990. Nandi-Ndaitwah has been serving as vice-president since February. She is a seasoned politician with a wealth of…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Mozambique’s opposition leader, Venâncio Mondlane, has called for protests to continue for several months. This comes after weeks of clashes between protesters and security forces, resulting in at least 67 deaths. The protests began after the disputed presidential elections in October. Mondlane lost to Frelimo’s candidate Daniel Chapo, but he has refused to accept the election results. He claims that the election was rigged and that there were irregularities during the counting process. The electoral commission has denied these allegations, but international election observers have expressed concerns about the election’s fairness. They pointed out that there…
By : Lloyd Mahachi A year ago, a tragic incident occurred in Tudunbiri, a village in northern Kaduna state, Nigeria. A drone strike by the Nigerian military killed at least 85 people, including many children, during a religious festival. The military admitted that the bombing was caused by “a failure of intelligence,” mistaking the festival for a gathering of jihadist fighters. The incident happened on December 3, 2023, during the Maulud festival, which celebrates the birth of Prophet Muhammad. Thousands of people had gathered in the village for the celebration. The drone strike occurred around 10 pm, when the festival…
By : Lloyd Mahachi US President Joe Biden has arrived in Angola for his first presidential visit to sub-Saharan Africa. Thousands of people lined the streets as Biden entered Angola’s capital, Luanda. This visit is a significant step in strengthening US-Africa relations. Biden’s visit to Angola is part of a broader effort to engage with Africa and counter China’s growing influence on the continent. The US has committed $3 billion to the Lobito Corridor project, a railway upgrade that aims to improve trade and economic development in the region. The Lobito Corridor project is a key initiative for the US…
Edited by : Zainab Aliyu Team Nigeria topped the medals table at the 2nd Africa Military Games (AMGA) 2024, clinching a total of 234 medals as the competition ended on Saturday night. Team Nigeria secured 114 gold, 65 silver, and 45 bronze medals across 21 sports, according to the medal table. Algeria came second with 96 medals, consisting of 53 gold, 22 silver and 21 bronze medals and it is billed to host the 3rd edition. Kenya won 59 medals consisting of 21 gold, 17 silver and 12 bronze medals to clinch third place, while Ghana, Ethiopia, and Tunisia rounded…
By : Lloyd Mahachi A tragic incident has occurred in Guinea’s second-largest city, N’zérékoré. Dozens of people have died in a crush following clashes at a football match. Local media reports that the incident happened on Sunday. Prime Minister Mamadou Oury Bah confirmed that a stampede at the event led to a number of victims. He called for calm and urged people to remain peaceful. A doctor, who did not want to be named, told AFP news agency that there were several bodies “lined up” in the local hospital. The morgue was full, and medical staff were working to treat…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Tanzania is investigating a reported kidnapping. Police are looking into the abduction of opposition youth leader Abdul Nondo. He was taken from a bus station in Dar es Salaam, the main city. The ACT Wazalendo party reported the abduction. They said Nondo was taken by unknown assailants. This incident has raised concerns about the safety of opposition leaders in Tanzania. Police found a bag with items believed to belong to Nondo. This suggests that the abducted man is likely the opposition youth leader. The police are still investigating the incident. The abduction of Nondo follows a…