Ekeomah Atuonwu Nigeria’s World Cup qualifier against Ghana was marred by ugly scenes at the final whistle. The super eagles of Nigeria and the black stars of Ghana met in a final battle for the world cup qualifier at the MKO Abiola stadium in Abuja on Tuesday. After the Nigerian team failed to secure their place in the world […]
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•Only a handful of African countries, like Nigeria, Morocco, and Kenya, have enough resources to print their own currencies or mint their own coins. Faith Nyasuguta Decades after independence, over 40 African nations still print their money in Germany, France and the UK. This was revealed by a recent study examining why many African countries […]
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Lisa Mugo Video subscription streaming service Disney + is set to make it long awaited debut in Africa and specifically in South Africa. Disney released a statement revealing they are launching on May 18 and not only in South Africa, but also in Turkey, Poland, Hungary, Israel and the Middle East. The subscription will cost $8.10 […]
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Wayne Lumbasi A new ‘Football 4 Ukraine Emergency Appeal’ has been launched by the UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and World Food Programme. The appeal programme is led by the two UN agencies, together with six leading footballers – three of whom are former refugees – aiming to raise funds to help those on the […]
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Wayne Lumbasi The five African nations heading to Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup were confirmed on Tuesday night. Cameroon, Morocco, Tunisia, Ghana and Senegal will represent Africa in the World Cup. All five qualifiers booked their places at Qatar 2022 by winning two-legged playoffs. Senegal vs Egypt Senegal inflicted yet another penalty shootout defeat on Egypt as the […]
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Avellon Williams HAITI US $0.64 per litre: The ongoing economic crisis in Haiti, characterized by a weakening currency against the US dollar, soaring inflation, and a hike in fuel prices in previous months, has reduced the purchasing power of many poorer households, making basics like food, unaffordable. Furthermore, global food prices are at an all-time […]
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Avellon Williams TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO – A spike in fuel prices triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine poses a big problem for Caribbean countries, which are mostly oil importers, at a time when they are also suffering a loss of revenue from a steep decline in tourism due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The conflict between […]
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Ekeomah Atuonwu In the latest attack on basic human rights by the country’s new rulers since seizing power, the Taliban have ordered airlines in Afghanistan to prohibit women from flying unless they are accompanied by a male relative. Hardline Islamists have imposed severe limitations on freedoms, primarily targeting Afghan children and women, and have ordered local […]
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Avellon Williams CAYMAN ISLANDS – In March 2016, Bermuda implemented a minimum wage of $6 an hour. The Cayman Islands may keep a close eye on the wage that is under review. The review of the benchmark, which has been in place for six years, has received wide support, reports The Cayman Compass. The Deputy Premier, Chris Saunders, agreed […]
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Ekeomah Atuonwu As the insurgent group continues to tighten down civil rights in Afghanistan, the Taliban government is targeting international media with broadcasting prohibitions. Some DW content will no longer be replayed by Afghan partners, according to DW’s Afghan service on Monday. According to the UK’s national broadcaster, news broadcasts in Pashto, Persian, and Uzbek would […]
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