Nigerian airlines suspend flights over soaring jet fuel prices
Nigerian airlines are to suspend all domestic flights from Monday over a fourfold increase in jet fuel prices, an umbrella organization of operators said on
May 9, 2022
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Surging food and energy prices cause social unrest in Africa
The International Monetary Fund has warned that rising food and energy prices, sparked by the conflict in Ukraine, could lead to “social upheaval” in Africa.
April 28, 2022
World lost forest area larger than size of UK: Global Forest Watch
According to a report by Global Forest Watch, the world will lose an area of forest larger than the United Kingdom by 2021, a trajectory
April 28, 2022
Somali lawmakers elect new parliamentary speaker after tense standoff
Somali lawmakers have elected a new parliamentary speaker after a tense standoff between African Union peacekeepers and police, underscoring bitter divisions within the country’s security
April 28, 2022
Nigerian Senate passes bill imposing prison for ransom payment
The Nigerian Senate has enacted a bill that mandates at least 15 years in prison for paying a ransom to liberate a kidnapped person, as
April 28, 2022
Measles cases surge by nearly 80% worldwide
Measles cases have increased by about 80% worldwide this year, according to the United Nations, which added that the increase was a forewarning of future
April 28, 2022
African Republic adopts Bitcoin as official currency
The Central African Republic has adopted Bitcoin as an official currency, the presidency said on Wednesday, making it the first country in Africa and only
April 28, 2022
Ambush by unidentified men kills 20 worshippers in Amhara region
An ambush by unidentified armed men killed twenty Muslim worshippers in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, according to an Islamic authority in the region. The violence had
April 28, 2022