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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

Canon developing new RF-S 7.8mm F4 STM DUAL lens

Radio Huru0 CommentsTechnologyCanon, Lens

Canon announced that it is developing the RF-S 7.8mm F4 STM DUAL lens for its popular EOS R7 camera, enabling users to capture life’s most precious moments in spatial video, and then relive those memories on the Apple Vision Pro. The new DUAL lens is the latest addition to Canon’s EOS VR System lineup and will be available later this year. Canon is the first camera manufacturer to introduce a dedicated, interchangeable lens that enables pro users to capture stunning spatial video to experience on the Apple Vision Pro. With the RF-S 7.8mm F4 STM DUAL lens, videographers can record gorgeous…

24 Jun

Nyashinski Cooks Cedo in a new Diss track

Radio Huru0 CommentsEntertainmenthip hop 2024, Kenya rap, Nyashinski disses Cedo

Kenyan rapper Nyamari Ongegu, also known as Nyashinski, has released a diss track titled "Silencer" aimed at his longtime producer Cedo. Nyashinski criticizes Cedo for his 'greed', accusing him of being foolish and a 'snake' obsessed with a large payday. "Ni stupid ku argue na fools, so siwezi argue na fool, nakaanga cool, naona masnake wameona cheque wakaanza kudrool ni ka wako ma shrooms, naangusha chwani unaona plateau.." he opens the rap song's with an intro. According to a Nairobi News article dated June 13, 2024, Nyashinski and his longtime friend and producer Cedo had a falling out over a…

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…