AFRICA

Dec
02
2023
0 Comments
By Ahmed Ture
We Will Fight Crime and Terrorism, Gaidam Tells INTERPOL

We Will Fight Crime and Terrorism, Gaidam Tells INTERPOL

Africa, Breaking, Featured, World News, ,
Nigeria's Honourable Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, has pledged to work with INTERPOL member countries to fight crime, terrorism, and maintain global peace, as well as to ensure public safety and uphold justice, according to a statement signed by the Ministry's Deputy Director, Press, Bolaji Kazeem and given to the National Association of Online Security. The Minister who led the Nigerian delegation—Vice President Africa (INTERPOL), AIG Umar Garba (RTD); Director, Police Inspectorate Department (PID), Mrs. Bola Blessing Aderele; Head (INTERPOL, National Crime Bureau), AIG Lanre Bankole, and others—is attending the 91st Interpol General Assembly in Vienna, Austria to…
Read More
Nov
27
2023
0 Comments
By Ahmed Ture
East African Community Trade Bloc Accepted Somalia into Its Membership.

East African Community Trade Bloc Accepted Somalia into Its Membership.

Africa, Breaking, Economy, ,
Following decades of warfare and recovery efforts, Somalia became the eighth member of the East African Community (EAC), a significant step towards free trade and economic integration throughout the region. At the EAC summit in Tanzania, Somalia was admitted. This is expected to bring the total population of the EAC market—which currently includes Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda—to over 300 million. In attendance at the summit, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud praised this action as a ray of hope for Somalia, promising a future rich in possibilities. After years of unrest, Somalia's…
Read More
Nov
27
2023
0 Comments
By Ahmed Ture
Rumours of Coup in Sierra Leone prompt nationwide curfew

Rumours of Coup in Sierra Leone prompt nationwide curfew

Africa, Breaking,
Sierra Leone has ordered a statewide curfew after a military barracks attack in Freetown this morning. After the election, the country was in upheaval. The authorities said they thwarted an attack at Wilberforce barracks and guaranteed locals of control. Information Minister Chernor Bah advised citizens to stay indoors as security authorities search for the attackers. Witnesses reported heavy shooting and explosions in Freetown early Sunday, with social media footage showing smoke billowing. Witnesses reported gunfire near Murray Town Navy Base and another military installation, indicating a security issue. President Julius Maada Bio confirmed the breach and blamed "renegades," telling the…
Read More
Nov
26
2023
0 Comments
By Ahmed Ture
G20 agrees to make AU a permanent member

G20 agrees to make AU a permanent member

Africa, Breaking, Economy, World News, , ,
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Saturday that the African Union has been granted permanent membership in the Group of 20 top international economies, bolstering his efforts to give the Global South a stronger voice as host of this year's annual summit. Modi announced the membership in his G20 weekend summit opening remarks. Growing global rifts and the absence of key actors made consensus on the toughest issues difficult. Many supported admitting the AU to the G20 as the second regional bloc to become a permanent member after the EU.Modi rapped his gavel three times before announcing the motion to…
Read More
Nov
26
2023
0 Comments
By Ahmed Ture
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is set to expand to comprise 30 countries by 2024.

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is set to expand to comprise 30 countries by 2024.

Africa, Breaking, Economy, ,
Senior Advisor Peter Joy Serwornoo to the Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) declared that 30 African nations are ready to start trading under this agreement next year, marking a significant step towards its implementation. Through the AfCFTA Guided Trade Initiative, seven countries have started trading in order to help African states begin trade under this agreement. Leading the charge on this endeavour are Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Egypt, Cameroon, Rwanda, and Mauritius. Leading the charge on this endeavour are Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Egypt, Cameroon, Rwanda, and Mauritius. Speaking at the Regional Forum on AfCFTA for Anglophone West…
Read More