Author: WAJ Team

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has arrived in Port Sudan on an official working visit. The military government of Sudan and a number of international organizations have moved their offices from Khartoum to Port Sudan as a result of the fighting in the country. “The visit is a further step in Prime Minister Abiy’s efforts to stabilize Sudan,” reads a brief statement from the prime minister’s office. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed remarked to legislators last Thursday, “We were trying to resolve the issues between two warring parties peacefully while remaining neutral.” Since April 15, 2023, Sudan has been divided into two…

Earlier this year, 25-year-old Cindy Ngamba created history by being the first boxer ever to be selected for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) refugee squad. Her love for boxing ignited a decade ago. The memory remains vivid: “When I stepped into that room, I saw a bunch of sweaty boys, and it felt like a blast of steam from their intense workouts hit me. All I could hear was the rhythmic thud of punches on bags, the ring of punches landing, the swift movements of shadowboxing, skipping ropes, and the strange sounds of impact. That’s when I fell in love…

The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA), in collaboration with Wild Africa, will hold a tourism and conservation round table meeting in Harare on Thursday to tackle issues impacting the sector. The meeting will gather various stakeholders. Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Barbra Rwodzi emphasized the event’s importance. “We are assembling a team of experts to analyze the challenges facing the tourism sector, pinpoint areas for enhancement, and acknowledge our achievements,” she said. “Our aim is to cultivate a sustainable and resilient tourism industry that supports both our economy and the environment.” Wild Africa coordinator Guy Jennings stated that the platform will…

Kenya’s healthcare system is facing a fresh crisis when hundreds of medical, dental, and pharmacy interns marched on the Ministry of Health offices on Monday, demanding urgent posting and the resignation of Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha. The protest, which started as an online movement with the hashtag #OccupyMOH, swiftly turned into a large-scale rally at Afya House. The young medical professionals, dressed in blue scrubs and white lab coats, held signs and chanted “Nakhumicha Must Go,” expressing their dissatisfaction with the ministry’s inability to fulfill the 2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement. BlasioBukens, an intern in medicine awaiting placement, stated, “After…

Since a video of Daadab Member of Parliament Farah Maalim making offensive statements about the teenage demonstrators in Kenya surfaced, Kenyans demanded that Maalim be arrested and charged with a crime. In the now-viral undated video, Maalim declared in his Somali accent that he would have “slaughtered” five thousand young protestors every day if he had been president of Kenya. According to a verified video translation, the legislator was criticizing the Kenyan Generation Z for trying to march to the State House as part of the demonstrations against the Finance Bill 2024. According to him, the young individuals who marched…

The Museum of Illusions has recently opened in Johannesburg, becoming the 53rd location worldwide. Johannesburg now joins cities like Cairo, Chicago, Dallas, Dubai, Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur, Milan, and New York as hosts of this unique experience. Located in Rosebank, the Museum of Illusions offers its intriguing exhibits to visitors. More than sixty displays, illusions, and immersive experiences are included. Over 12 million people have visited the museums since the concept’s 2015 premiere in Zagreb, Croatia, and it has now spread throughout the world. There are no two museums that are the same; instead, each one takes guests on an unforgettable…

Kipchumba Murkomen, the Transport CS, has disputed rumors that he was caught with millions of cash in Dubai. On Monday, Murkomen denied the charges as false, claiming that no one should be permitted to fly with such a large sum of money. The CS went on to clarify that the amount mentioned is too large for someone to carry while traveling. “I believe it was USD 210 million. That amount would require three or four pickups to transport. You’d need an entire section of a plane to carry that much money, and it’s unlikely you’d even get past a hotel…

The proposed drastic multibillion-dollar budget cuts made by President William Ruto have been met with resistance. With allegations of waste in the public sector, the cuts go at important areas. Given the Sh346 billion shortfall in anticipated revenue, the government announced a significant realignment of budget priorities. Initially, Ruto had targeted several sectors for significant budget cuts, such as the hiring of 46,000 JSS teachers, the implementation of Universal Health Care, and the shelving of several construction projects worth billions of dollars. JSS has a funding deficit of Sh18.9 billion. Ruto’s initiative to subsidize fertilizer, which was supposed to revive…

The Rivers State House of Assembly, under the leadership of Martins Amaewhule, has charged Governor Siminialayi Fubara with breaching the 1999 Constitution. The House outlined certain acts performed by the governor that violated the Constitution in a letter dated July 8, 2024. the four charges made against Fubara by Amawhule Section 121 of the Constitution mandates that the governor submit the 2024 Appropriations Bill to the properly assembled House of Assembly. This has not yet happened. Additionally, commissioners have been appointed by the governor without adhering to the correct procedures specified in Section 192(2) of the Constitution. In addition, in…

Arshad Sharif’s right to life was violated when he was shot to death by police, according to Judge Stella Mutuku, who also awarded $78,000 in damages. Kenyan High Court found on Monday that Kenyan police’s 2022 assassination of Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif was “unlawful” and “unconstitutional.” Sharif’s rights were violated by the Kenyan police’s activities, according to Justice S. N. Mutuku. When he was shot and killed by Kenyan police in 2022 at a checkpoint outside Nairobi, Pakistani journalist Sharif, 46, was well-known in his home country. Outrage over his passing led to calls for an impartial inquiry into the…

Zambia is set to introduce its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy in October, marking the occasion of the country’s 60th independence anniversary. Six decades after the country of southern Africa gained independence from Britain, on October 24, the strategy will be disclosed, according to Felix Mutati, Minister of Science and Technology. “The introduction of the AI strategy will symbolize Zambia’s rejuvenation at 60 years and demonstrate that the country’s economy will henceforth be driven by AI,” he said. Speaking at the just finished Corporate Governance Conference and Gala Awards, he was in Livingstone, a border town in the southwest. Mutati disclosed…

Starting Monday, the high-profile trial concerning the starvation deaths of over 400 of his followers got underway in Mombasa, the port city in the Indian Ocean. Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, the leader of a doomsday cult in Kenya, made an appearance in court. Mackenzie, along with ninety-four other defendants, is accused of murder, manslaughter, kidnapping, and torturing minors in addition to facing terrorism accusations. A gruesome case that rocked the world saw nearly 400 of the followers of a Kenyan doomsday cult killed, and the leader of the group was put on trial for terrorism on Monday. In Mombasa, a self-proclaimed…

While Ugandan consumers rejoice over the lowest sugar prices in five years, the industry faces chaos. Outgrowers are protesting declining cane prices due to a surplus that millers attribute to rapidly shrinking regional markets, leading to unprecedented domestic stock levels. Growers in Buikwe’s eastern area decided this week to stop providing cane to Sugar Corporation of Uganda Ltd (Scoul), located in Lugazi, as a form of protest against the decrease in cane prices, which have dropped from Ush250,000 ($67.72) per tonne slightly over a year ago to Ush140,000 ($37.92) at this time. The millers claim they are in a bind…

Thomas Tayebwa, the deputy speaker of parliament, has mobilized support for a new government initiative that intends to link more than 1.3 million rural households to the country’s electrical grid. With increased access to energy for homes, businesses, and government institutions, the multibillion-dollar Electricity Access Scale-up Project (EASP) is projected to improve living in rural communities. Speaking at the project’s opening in Mitooma District on Friday, Tayebwa—who is also the local MP—praised the EASP as a crucial program with enormous potential for rural development. He stressed how good it will be for raising the standard of living for the people…

Rwanda is developing a national roadmap to reduce methane, a potent greenhouse gas that makes up 65% of the country’s total emissions The agriculture sector, particularly the livestock sub-sector, including cattle and small ruminants, is the primary source of methane emissions in Rwanda. These emissions originate from enteric fermentation, manure management, and the natural rumination process of livestock. FaustinMunyazikwiye, Deputy Director General of Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA), emphasized the importance of the National Methane Roadmap in Rwanda’s climate efforts. “Methane constitutes 65% of Rwanda’s total emissions, making its reduction crucial for achieving our climate goals. This roadmap will provide…

U.S. troops have finished their withdrawal from the base in Niamey, Niger’s capital, and are set to fully depart from Agadez in the north by a September 15 deadline, as announced by officials from both countries on Sunday. Following their coup in July 2023, Niger’s military commanders terminated a military cooperation agreement with the United States in March. As part of anti-jihadist operations in the Sahel countries of West Africa, the United States maintained some 650 soldiers in Niger, including a sizable drone base close to Agadez. “The defense ministry of Niger and the U.S. Defense Department jointly declared the…

Ubacle Group, a Nigerian renewable energy firm, has launched its lineup of solar panels, with the goal of bolstering the push for renewable energy adoption in the country. The unveiling took place during the recently concluded Nigeria Oil and Gas conference held in Abuja. Uba Michael, CEO of Ubacle Group, emphasized the importance of transitioning to alternative energy sources for a cleaner and safer world. “We are introducing a range of solar panels today to provide users with alternative energy sources,” he stated during the unveiling. The solar panels project is a collaboration between Ubacle Group and its partners from…

On Sunday afternoon, patients were evacuated after a fire erupted at the National District Hospital in Bloemfontein. According to MondliMvambi, spokesperson for the Free State health department, the fire started outside the pediatric ward at approximately 15:20. The flames quickly spread to nearby trees and the first and second floors of the hospital. “This caused smoke to spread throughout the building. The hospital’s disaster plan was immediately activated, and both patients and staff were evacuated,” Mvambi said. Emergency medical services, both private and state-run, were notified, along with the Mangaung Metro Fire and Rescue Service. According to Mvambi, the event…

The chaotic beginning of the Katanga murder trial has caused delays in critical decisions, such as Ms. Molly Katanga’s request for video conferencing. Highlights from the first day The trial started with Molly Katanga pleading not guilty to the murder of her husband, Henry Katanga. Her daughters, Martha Nkwanzi and Patricia Kankwanzi, also pleaded not guilty to conspiracy charges related to destroying evidence. Additionally, domestic worker George Amanyire and nurse Charles Otai, who are co-accused, pleaded not guilty to being accessories to the murder. In an unexpected twist, Amanyire requested the trial be conducted in Rutoro, causing a brief disruption.…