Africa Faces Shortage of 15 Million Teachers – AU Official
Africa is facing a shortage of 15 million teachers, which is slowing down the continent’s development, a senior African Union (AU) official said....
Niger Government To Cut Fuel Prices Starting July 23
The Nigerien government announced on Wednesday evening that fuel prices at the pump will be significantly reduced starting July 23, 2024. This is...
Ghana: Number Of Confirmed Dengue Fever Cases Rise To 36
In a statement on Wednesday, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) reported a rise in dengue fever cases, with 36 confirmed in the Eastern...
Nigerian Doctor-Patient Ratio 1000 Per Cent Below WHO Standard – NMA
The President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Prof. Bala Audu, has revealed that Nigeria’s doctor-patient ratio is far below the World Health...
Africa Faces Highest Global Cyber-Attacks, Averaging 2,960 Weekly In Q2 2024 – Report
Africa experienced the highest average weekly cyber-attacks per organisation globally, with an average of 2,960 attacks in Q2 2024—a 37 per cent increase...
Gombe: Police Arrest 3 For Mixing Okra Powder With Wood Dust
Gombe State Police have arrested three people for allegedly mixing dried okra powder with wood dust and selling it to the public. The...
Congo: Militia Attack Kills Over 50, Including 9 Soldiers
More than 50 people, including nine soldiers, were killed in an attack by the Mobondo militia on a military position in Kinsele, about...
Ghana Reports 9 Cases Of Dengue Fever
Ghana has reported nine cases of Dengue Fever in the Eastern Region. This follows unusual cases of clinical malaria that did not respond...
Burkina Faso: Police Dismantle Counterfeit Currency Gang Operating From Prison
Authorities in Burkina Faso have apprehended several prisoners and their accomplices involved in currency counterfeiting. This was revealed when the alleged criminals were...
Liberia Charges Chinese Nationals With Economic Sabotage, Tax Evasion, Criminal Conspiracy In Major Mining Cartel Bust
Liberian prosecutors have charged several Chinese nationals with economic sabotage, tax evasion, and criminal conspiracy after busting a significant mining cartel. The case...
Ghana: Doctors Declare Indefinite Strike Over Sale Of 60 Per cent Shares Of SSNIT Hotels
Doctors in Ghana have announced an indefinite strike starting Monday, July 15, 2024. This decision follows a directive from Organised Labour, which has...
Israeli Strike On Gaza Camp Kills 71, Injures 289 – Health Ministry
The health ministry in Gaza reported that an Israeli strike on Saturday killed 71 people at the Al-Mawasi camp for displaced individuals in...