Twenty-two people have died following a landslide at an illegal mine in northern Tanzania, officials said. The incident occurred at Ng’alita mine in Bariadi district, Simiyu region on Saturday, district commissioner Simon Simalenga said. It occurred after a group of people started mining in an area where activity was restricted due to heavy rains, he told Reuters news agency. President …

The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Cabo Verde as a malaria-free country, marking a significant achievement in global health. With this announcement, Cabo Verde joins the ranks of 43 countries and 1 territory that WHO has awarded this certification. Cabo Verde is the third country to be certified in the WHO African region, joining Mauritius and Algeria which were …

The Somali National Army backed by local forces on Wednesday recaptured Masagaway town in the Galguduud region of central Somalia’s Galmudug State from Al Shabaab militants after an operation. Abdirahman Yusuf Al-Adala, the deputy minister of Information, Culture and Tourism of the Federal Government of Somalia, said the troops managed to liberate the strategic town from Al Shabaab, following a …

Residents and foreign nationals in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, have reported instances of harassment during unannounced raids conducted by the military. According to the local NGO Community Empowerment for Progress Organization, over 120 individuals have filed formal complaints alleging that security forces stormed homes and businesses without prior notice. These reports include accounts of soldiers searching the vehicles and accommodations …

Firefighters in Cape Town are continuing to battle a wildfire for a third consecutive day after it broke out on a mountain overlooking Simon’s Town. The blaze, which started early Tuesday morning roughly 40km south of the city, spread rapidly due to heavy winds. Local officials reported that nineteen fire engines and multiple crews worked through Wednesday night to manage …

Newage Agric Solutions Limited has officially commenced the implementation of the Harnessing Agricultural Productivity and Prosperity for Youth (HAPPY) program, a transformative initiative aimed at creating 145,000 dignified jobs. Launched on December 7, 2023, with a stakeholder meeting in Tono, Upper East Region, the project specifically targets youth, women, and persons with disabilities. Notably, 70% of the opportunities are reserved …

A civil society group known as the Concerned Citizens of Ghana has issued a notice to picket the offices of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) on January 15, 2024. The protest is centered on the leadership of the Commissioner-General, Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, and the Commissioner for the Support Services Division, Ms. Julie Essiam. The group alleges that both officials …

MTN Group has announced a leadership transition for its Ghanaian operations, appointing Stephen Blewett as the new Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana. He succeeds Selorm Adadevoh, who has been promoted to the role of Chief Commercial Officer for the MTN Group. These changes come as part of a strategic realignment to strengthen the company’s executive leadership across the African …

The Government of Ghana has successfully averted a potential nationwide power crisis by reaching a debt settlement agreement with Sunon Asogli Power (Ghana) Limited. Following a shutdown notice issued by the independent power producer (IPP) on December 4, 2023, the government committed to an interim payment of $60 million to be paid in two equal installments of $30 million. This …

Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Ernest Addison has strongly defended the Central Bank’s decision to finance government expenditure in 2022, asserting that the intervention was necessary to prevent a total economic collapse. Addressing the Chartered Institute of Bankers, Dr. Addison explained that the bank’s actions, which led to a reported GH₵60 billion loss that year, were taken during a period …