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24 Jun

Sudan, Children Suffer More As The Conflict Rages

admin0 CommentsAfricaChildren, Save the Children, Sudan, Violence

The number of children killed, injured or facing other grave violations in Sudan soared six-fold in 2023 to a record high as a devastating conflict paralysed the country, highlighting the need for urgent global action to address this escalating crisis, Save the Children said. New UN data shows at least 1,721 grave violations against 1,526 children in 2023 – actions that cause significant harm or threaten children’s well-being and rights – a spike from 306 recorded in 2022. The cases documented in the UN’s Annual Report on Children and Armed Conflict included over 480 children killed, 764 maimed, and over…

24 Jun

New World Bank US$700 million Support to Egypt

admin0 CommentsAfricaEgypt, World Bank

The World Bank has announced US$700 million in Development Policy Financing (DPF) for the Government of Egypt to support the country to shift toward more private sector participation, better macroeconomic and fiscal resilience, and a greener growth trajectory. The “Generating Resilience, Opportunities, And Welfare for a Thriving Egypt” DPF is designed to help Egypt address short-term economic challenges while advancing the next generation of structural reforms to level the playing field to unleash private sector growth; build macroeconomic and fiscal resilience; and facilitate Egypt’s green transition, including by scaling up renewable energy and increasing efficiency in the electricity, water and…

24 Jun

Eritrea: Diaspora Commemorate Martyrs Day

admin0 CommentsAfricaEritrea, Nationals Commemorate Martyrs Day

Eritrean nationals in Kenya, Ethiopia, Zambia, Kuwait, and Norway marked Martyrs Day with fervent patriotic zeal. The commemorative event in Nairobi featured a walkathon, a candle vigil, and cultural and artistic programs, with participation from staff members of the Eritrean Embassy in Kenya and many nationals. During the occasion, Eritrea’s Ambassador to Kenya, Mr. Beyene Russom, delivered a speech focusing on the deep significance Martyrs Day holds for the Eritrean people. Mr. Dawit Hagos, acting chairman of the Eritrean community, commended those who participated in organizing the colorful event. In related news, nationals in Addis Ababa commemorated Martyrs Day with…

24 Jun

Joint green efforts by Africa, China key to growth

China Daily0 CommentsBusinessAfDB, Africa, Solar

Africa's vast potential for renewable energy, combined with China's technological expertise and investment capacity, presents a unique opportunity for mutual economic growth, experts say. This collaboration can drive sustainable development, alleviate energy poverty and stimulate economic activities across the African continent, they said. Speaking during the African Development Bank Group's annual meeting in Kenya's capital Nairobi, which concluded recently, Kevin Kariuki, the bank's vice-president for power, energy, climate and green growth, said the continent needs to tap into renewable energy for industrial growth. "I believe that by investing in Africa's renewable energy infrastructure, China can help build large-scale solar farms,…

23 Jun

ECOWAS Deploys A System To Improve Animal Surveillance

admin0 CommentsBusinessAnimal, ECOWAS, Health

The ECOWAS Regional Animal Health Center (RAHC) successfully deployed the Regional Animal Health Information System (RAHIS) in Assinie, Côte d’Ivoire. This initiative marks a significant step in enhancing animal health surveillance and management across the ECOWAS region. The training session, held from 19 to 21 June, brought together veterinary professionals, animal health experts and information systems specialists from the Member States, who received practical guidance on the implementation and use of RAHIS. The system is designed to improve data collection, communication, and analysis of animal health information, thereby enhancing the region’s capacity to monitor and control animal diseases.

23 Jun

Warriors shock Bulls to clinch Vodacom United Rugby Championship Title

admin0 CommentsSportsBulls, Glasgow Warriors, Rugby

The Glasgow Warriors delivered an impressive, polished second-half performance to clinch the Vodacom United Rugby Championship with a pulsating 21-16 triumph over the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday evening. The Vodacom Bulls led 13-7 at halftime after both sides managed to score a converted try, with fly half Johan Goosen's two successful penalty goals separating the teams at the break. However, the Warriors successfully turned things around in the second half to score two more converted tries and then showed true warrior spirit in defence to restrict the Bulls to just one penalty goal in a second period…

23 Jun

Blitzboks to face Uganda in repechage quarter-final

admin0 CommentsSportsBlitzboks, Rugby, South African

The Springbok Sevens team completed a successful pool stage of their World Rugby Sevens Repechage tournament in Monaco on Saturday, finishing top of Pool A with victories over Tonga (31-7) and Chile (26-7) after defeating Mexico (44-0) on Friday, and will now face Uganda at 11h31 (SA time) on Sunday in the quarter-final. The Monaco winner will qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Springbok Sevens interim Head Coach, Philip Snyman, praised his troops after the three wins, saying that an important first hurdle was crossed. "We needed to top the pool and to do so, we needed to play…

23 Jun

Salim Swaleh Among GoK Officials Arrested

admin0 CommentsNewsMusalia Mudavadi, Salim Swaleh

Salim Swaleh is among government officials arrested on Saturday June 22, 2024 at the Office of the Prime Secretary and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Affairs (OPCS-MFDA) Musalia Mudavadi in Nairobi. Swaleh served as the Director of OPCS Press Service and whose office the swindlers were found nested with fake door switch-nametags. According to a press release, “a cabal of fraudsters and Government officers who facilitated their operations at OPCS-MFDA at Kenya Railways building were arrested. Further investigations by relevant law enforcement agencies are ongoing to track and arrest other conspirators who may have been involved.” The arrests…

23 Jun

Safaricom Launches ‘Shine Kenya Shinda Mamilii Kama Bingwa Promotion’

admin0 CommentsTechnologySafaricom

Thirty (30) Safaricom customers from across the country will each win KES 1 million weekly, with the grand prize winner receiving KES 5 million. Safaricom will also support various community projects as part of the promotion. 20th June 2024… Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) has today announced a new promotion dubbed ‘Shine Kenya Shinda Mamilii Kama Bingwa Promotion’ in the Eastern Region at Kabati, Kitui County to celebrate customers with daily and weekly cash prizes. The eight-week promotion will reward over 2.5 million Safaricom customers across the country with a range of prizes and support community projects. Beyond individual prizes, the weekly…

23 Jun

Ukrainian attack on Sevastopol kills 2, injures 22

TASS0 CommentsWorldRussia, Ukraine

A Ukrainian attack on Sevastopol killed two people, and injured 22 on Sunday, Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev said. One of the fatalities is a two-yar-old child, the official said on Telegram. The governor described the situation at the city’s Uchkuyevka area as grave. "All available emergency medical crews have been sent there. Some people have already been taken to a hospital, and they are being provided with all the necessary assistance. All forces have been mobilized. The number of people seeking medical assistance has risen to 22," he wrote. Razvozhayev earlier said, citing preliminary data, that Russian air defenses destroyed five…