The World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of over USD 666,000 (approximately RWF 970 million) from the Government of Japan to provide lifesaving food assistance to refugees, asylum seekers and returnees in Rwanda. The contribution was announced today at a ceremony in Kigali attended by Mr. Kazuya Nakajo, Ambassador of Japan to Rwanda, Mr. Ngoga Aristarque, Permanent Secretary for the Ministry in charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA), and Mr. Andrea Bagnoli, WFP’s Representative and Country Director in Rwanda. “We are deeply grateful to the Government and people of Japan for their generous contribution. This support will help WFP…
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By Rédaction Africanews As Muslims across the world gear up to celebrate Ramadan, the Misr ElKheir charity foundation in Egypt is getting aid ready for residents living in poverty. Volunteers hope the food will ease the burden for families who are struggling to make ends meet. Mariam Zaki, a volunteer, said, “every year, I always see that Misr ElKheir during Ramadan packs Ramadan boxes every day for families in need and I’ve always wanted to be part of the volunteering team involved in this. This year, I managed to be part of the volunteering team and I came to pack…
Michael Teferi Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has rejected Israel’s recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland as an independent nation. During a visit to Ethiopia, Erdogan said it could prove dangerous for a volatile region. In December, Israel became the first country to recognise Somaliland, which declared independence from Somalia more than 30 years ago. The move upset Mogadishu, which still considers Somaliland as part of its territory. Landlocked Ethiopia has yet to comment, but its plans two years ago to lease a piece of Somaliland’s coastline to build a port angered Somalia at the time – and it…
The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training today warned universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges not to misuse internationalisation as a reason for ignoring South Africa’s immigration and labour laws. The committee held a joint meeting with the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs to discuss the employment of foreign academics in universities and TVET colleges. The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) briefed the committee on their respective roles, regulations and oversight responsibilities regarding the employment of foreign nationals. Thereafter, committee members raised serious concerns about the…
By Dominic Wabwireh with AP Iran temporarily shut the Strait of Hormuz for live-fire drills on Tuesday, a rare show of force that coincided with another round of indirect nuclear negotiations with the United States in Geneva. The dual developments underscore the high-stakes brinkmanship as Washington rushes military assets to the region. Iranian state media announced forces fired missiles toward the strait, closing the passage through which 20% of the world’s oil flows for several hours. The move marked the first announced closure since the US began threatening Iran. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that “the strongest army in…
Nomsa Maseko,Springs,Richard KagoeandNatasha Booty A gold rush has gripped an informal settlement east of the South African city of Johannesburg, after reports spread a few days ago about the discovery of some gold particles. AFP/Getty Images Springs, once a booming gold town, saw its mines close several years ago A resident in a poor neighbourhood of the former mining town of Springs claimed to have found several nuggets while digging at an outdoor enclosure used for cattle. Dozens of people have now descended on the area and have been digging up the fenced area where the cows were once penned…
In response to security concerns in Eastern Equatoria, a patrol of 60 uniformed and civilian peacekeepers made the challenging 280-kilometer-long journey by road from South Sudan’s capital, Juba, to Torit. Their four-day mission aimed to assess the situation and engage with affected communities following clashes in Narus in mid-January, which caused casualties and displacement of civilians towards the border with Kenya. Led by the Head of UNMISS’ Juba Field Office, Christopher Murenga, and protected by uniformed peacekeepers from Rwanda, the patrol was more important than ever given the mission had to close its large base in Eastern Equatoria in December…
By Rédaction Africanews Thirty-eight lead miners were killed when gas exploded at a pit in central Nigeria’s Plateau state, local sources told AFP. Twenty-seven others were injured in the blast at the Kampanin Zurak mining site in Plateau state’s Bashar district, the acting traditional ruler told AFP. “So far 38 people are confirmed dead and about 27 others have been rushed to hospital,” said the leader, Alhaji Aliyu Adamu Idris. Ibrahim Dattijo Sani, a miner at a nearby pit, told AFP that the victims were below ground in the mine where the explosion struck between 7:30 and 8:00 am (0630…
Gabon’s media regulator has announced the suspension of social media platforms “until further notice”, saying online content has fuelled conflict and deepened divisions in the country. In a televised statement on Tuesday evening, the High Authority for Communication (HAC) cited the “spread of false information”, “cyberbullying” and the “unauthorised disclosure of personal data” as reasons for the decision. Internet monitoring group NetBlocks reported that by Wednesday afternoon multiple online platforms had been restricted, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and WhatsApp. Gabon is led by Gen Brice Oligui Nguema, who won presidential elections last year after leading a coup in 2023.…
Herbert Mensah, President of Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com), the continental governing body of rugby across Africa, and a member of World Rugby’s Executive Board, praised Kenya for delivering a world-class HSBC SVNS 2 tournament in Nairobi, describing the event as a statement of Africa’s readiness to host global rugby competitions. Held at Nyayo National Stadium, the opening leg of HSBC SVNS 2 attracted over 15,000 fans across the weekend, alongside key dignitaries including Hon. Salim Mvurya, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports. The vibrant atmosphere and seamless organization reinforced Kenya’s reputation as one of Africa’s leading rugby…