By : Lloyd Mahachi Sudan is facing the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. Nearly five million children have been forced to flee their homes due to the ongoing conflict. The situation is dire, with 25 million Sudanese, more than half the country’s population, in need of urgent assistance. The conflict has displaced over 11 million people. Many are struggling to survive without access to basic necessities like food, water, and shelter. Famine has already been declared in one area. Many others are on the brink of starvation. The UN has warned that 13 million people are facing acute levels of food…
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By : Lloyd Mahachi Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) regional director-elect for Africa, has passed away. This sad news was announced by Tanzania’s parliament speaker, Tulia Ackson, on Wednesday. Ndugulile was receiving medical treatment in India when he passed away. The cause of his death has not been disclosed. Plans are underway to repatriate his body to Tanzania, and funeral plans will be announced later. Ndugulile was a renowned Tanzanian politician and health expert. He served as a member of parliament for Kigamboni Constituency in Dar es Salaam. He also held various ministerial positions, including health assistant…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Namibia is waiting for the results of its recent election. The country’s youthful population turned out in large numbers to cast their ballots for a new president and parliament. Voting closed at 9 pm local time, and initial figures suggest a high voter turnout. The election was marked by long queues outside polling stations. Many voters had to wait for hours to cast their ballots. Despite the long wait, voters remained patient and determined to exercise their right to vote. The ruling South West Africa People’s Organization (SWAPO) has faced a tough election. The party has…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Interpol has made a significant move in the fight against cybercrime in Africa. In a massive two-month operation, the global police organization arrested 1,006 suspects in Africa. This is a major breakthrough in the efforts to combat cybercrime, which has become a growing concern in recent years. The operation, called Serengeti, was a joint effort with Afripol, the African Union’s police agency. It targeted criminals behind ransomware, business email compromise, digital extortion, and online scams. These types of cybercrimes have become increasingly common, causing significant financial losses and damage to individuals and businesses. The operation took…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Zambia and Orlando Pride forward Barbra Banda has been voted BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year. This is a great achievement for the 24-year-old player, who has been recognized for her outstanding performances on the field. Banda received the most votes from readers of the BBC Sport website after a five-player shortlist was announced last month. The shortlist was based on performances from September 2023 to August 2024. It was selected by a large panel of experts involved in football around the world. These experts included coaches, players, administrators, and non-BBC journalists. They carefully considered the…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Kenya has dropped 17 places to 46th out of 54 nations in the latest Africa Visa Openness Index (AVOI) rankings. This is despite introducing a “visa-free policy” earlier this year. The new policy requires visitors from other African countries to apply online for electronic pre-authorisation before traveling to Kenya. This development has raised concerns among tourists and business travelers who had expected a more relaxed visa regime. The drop in ranking is a significant setback for Kenya’s tourism industry, which had been expecting a boost from the new policy. The Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system determines…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Chioma is a woman from Nigeria who says she gave birth to a baby boy named Hope. But Hope’s father and other family members do not believe Chioma is the baby’s real mother. They think she bought the baby from a scammer. Chioma says she went to a special clinic that promised to help her get pregnant. She paid a lot of money for the treatment, but it was all a scam. The scam is called “cryptic pregnancy.” It’s when a woman is told she’s pregnant, but she’s not really pregnant. The scammers give the women…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Zimbabwe is seeking debt restructuring to unlock funding and rebuild its economy. The country’s President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, recently hosted creditors and finance executives to discuss plans for clearing Zimbabwe’s $12.7 billion external debt and restructuring arrears. Zimbabwe’s debt represents 81% of its GDP, making it a daunting task to clear the debt and restructure arrears. The country is negotiating a Staff Monitored Program (SMP) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which would pave the way for key policy reforms. The SMP will help Zimbabwe clear its arrears with international lenders. The country owes millions of dollars…
By : Lloyd Mahachi The home is the most dangerous place for women. A new report by the United Nations says that 140 women and girls die every day. They are killed by their partner or a close relative. This means one woman is killed every 10 minutes. This is a shocking and disturbing trend that highlights the urgent need for action. The report was released on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. It found that Africa has the highest number of killings by a partner or family member. There were 21,700 victims in Africa out…
By: Lloyd Mahachi Sudan is in grave danger of becoming a failed state. This warning comes from Jan Egeland, head of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). He has witnessed the devastating impact of the conflict in Sudan. The conflict in Sudan is between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). It has forced over 10 million people to flee their homes. The country is now on the brink of starvation. The situation in Sudan is dire. Millions of people are facing emergency levels of food insecurity. In September, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned that starvation in Sudan…