In response to the severe flooding impacting large parts of Kenya, President William Ruto has announced an indefinite postponement of school reopenings nationwide. The decision, aimed at ensuring the safety and preparedness of educational facilities, comes as many schools have been damaged by the ongoing natural disaster. During a press briefing on April 3, President Ruto urged Members of Parliament to redirect more funds from the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) towards the reconstruction of affected school infrastructures. This move is critical to support the extensive repairs needed in the wake of the floods. "The Ministry of Education is directed to postpone the dates of reopening of all schools in the country for the second term until further notice," stated Ruto, emphasizing the government's commitment to student safety and educational integrity. Further addressing the nation, Ruto praised the community spirit and the efforts of institutional volunteers who have rallied to assist during this crisis. He also made a strong appeal to the public to heed safety alerts and avoid dangerous behaviors such as crossing flooded paths or driving on waterlogged roads. Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu also highlighted the issue, issuing new guidelines for school reopening originally scheduled for May 6. These guidelines involve collaboration with National Government Administration Officers to secure alternative accommodations for those displaced by the floods, including using some schools as temporary shelters. The government's focus remains on ensuring the safety of its citizens and minimizing the educational disruption caused by the floods. President Ruto's call to action reflects an urgent need for community cooperation and legislative support to navigate this challenging period effectively. Continue Reading Full Article By Author Name Author Name Home Comment May 3, 2024 May 15, 2026 2 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Kenya, President William Ruto In response to the severe flooding impacting large parts of Kenya, President William Ruto has announced an indefinite postponement of school reopenings nationwide. The decision, aimed at ensuring the safety and preparedness of educational facilities, comes as many schools have been damaged by the ongoing natural disaster. During a press briefing on April 3, President Ruto urged Members of Parliament to redirect more funds from the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) towards the reconstruction of affected school infrastructures. This move is critical to support the extensive repairs needed in the wake of the floods. ADVERTISEMENT "The Ministry of Education is directed to postpone the dates of reopening of all schools in the country for the second term until further notice," stated Ruto, emphasizing the government's commitment to student safety and educational integrity. Further addressing the nation, Ruto praised the community spirit and the efforts of institutional volunteers who have rallied to assist during this crisis. He also made a strong appeal to the public to heed safety alerts and avoid dangerous behaviors such as crossing flooded paths or driving on waterlogged roads. ADVERTISEMENT Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu also highlighted the issue, issuing new guidelines for school reopening originally scheduled for May 6. These guidelines involve collaboration with National Government Administration Officers to secure alternative accommodations for those displaced by the floods, including using some schools as temporary shelters. The government's focus remains on ensuring the safety of its citizens and minimizing the educational disruption caused by the floods. President Ruto's call to action reflects an urgent need for community cooperation and legislative support to navigate this challenging period effectively. Trending Now US Democrats' Rwanda Record: Peaceful Change and Congo Sovereignty . Policy and Reforms Tanzania Community Grants: Who Benefits and What Comes Next . Government Announcements Ghana–Canada Seafarer Deal Does Not Guarantee Jobs . Job & Opportunity South Africa Elections 2026: DA Leads Gauteng as Count Advances . Elections Monitoring Popular Today ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Tags

Luiza families were still awaiting assistance two weeks after September’s storm. Read the latest shelter needs, damage assessments and response gaps. LUIZA, DRC — 12 October 2026. More than 1,000 households remained without homes in Luiza, Kasaï-Central, on 11 October, according to Radio Okapi's latest follow-up . The report describes families still awaiting assistance two weeks after the destructive storm of 27 September. The Luiza assistance gap concerns what reaches affected households after damage has been recorded. An assessment, a fundraising initiative and a discussion of emergency financing do not establish that shelter materials or food have been distributed to the families waiting for them. What is the assistance gap in Luiza? The latest local reporting describes families still without secure shelter after the September storm, while residents organise fundraising for initial help. Earlier assessments documented extensive housing damage. The unresolved question is when affected households will receive verified assistance, rather than whether the disaster has been recognised. Residents organise initial assistance Radio Okapi reports that community representatives have established a commission to collect funds for affected households. Local civil-society coordinator Paulin Nkongolo Nsake called for rapid mobilisation. The initiative is intended to provide initial help. The report does not give a verified collection total, distribution list or timetable. Its existence should therefore be understood as a local response being organised, rather than proof that every affected family has already received assistance. The original assessment showed extensive housing losses Actualité.cd 's 29 September report attributed an initial estimate of more than 1,500 homes swept away to Luiza's mayor, Guillaume Shidi Milambu. The storm struck during the night of 26–27 September. The mayor described the estimate as provisional, with teams continuing assessments in affected neighbourhoods. Other homes and infrastructure had also suffered damage. Families were seeking shelter, food and essential household items after losing buildings and possessions. Continue Reading Full Article NATURAL DISASTERS Luiza Assistance Gap: Families Await Aid After September Storm By Kamau Bahati Entertainment Editor Kamau Bahati Home Comment Oct 12, 2026 Oct 12, 2026 5 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: LUIZA, DRC — 12 October 2026. More than 1,000 households remained without homes in Luiza, Kasaï-Central, on 11 October, according to Radio Okapi's latest follow-up . The report describes families still awaiting assistance two weeks after the destructive storm of 27 September. The Luiza assistance gap concerns what reaches affected households after damage has been recorded. An assessment, a fundraising initiative and a discussion of emergency financing do not establish that shelter materials or food have been distributed to the families waiting for them. What is the assistance gap in Luiza? The latest local reporting describes families still without secure shelter after the September storm, while residents organise fundraising for initial help. Earlier assessments documented extensive housing damage. The unresolved question is when affected households will receive verified assistance, rather than whether the disaster has been recognised. Residents organise initial assistance Radio Okapi reports that community representatives have established a commission to collect funds for affected households. Local civil-society coordinator Paulin Nkongolo Nsake called for rapid mobilisation. The initiative is intended to provide initial help. The report does not give a verified collection total, distribution list or timetable. Its existence should therefore be understood as a local response being organised, rather than proof that every affected family has already received assistance. ADVERTISEMENT The original assessment showed extensive housing losses Actualité.cd 's 29 September report attributed an initial estimate of more than 1,500 homes swept away to Luiza's mayor, Guillaume Shidi Milambu. The storm struck during the night of 26–27 September. The mayor described the estimate as provisional, with teams continuing assessments in affected neighbourhoods. Other homes and infrastructure had also suffered damage. Families were seeking shelter, food and essential household items after losing buildings and possessions. That earlier account establishes the scale of the damage reported at the time. It does not establish the number of households that later received aid, the condition of every surviving building or a final reconstruction cost. The current assistance question is therefore more specific than the initial damage count: which households still lack shelter, what support has reached them, and what remains outstanding? Houses and households are different measures The GDACS disaster-monitoring entry records 1,500 destroyed houses in Luiza in an impact assessment dated 30 September. It is an earlier disaster record, not a current register of assistance delivered. The latest Radio Okapi figure concerns households without homes. A household count and a destroyed-house count cannot be substituted for one another. They also come from different reporting dates and assessment processes. ADVERTISEMENT The numbers should not be added together or used to calculate how many families have recovered. Establishing progress requires comparable information on the same population: households initially affected, households assisted and households still needing support. GDACS also labels its information indicative and advises checking alternative sources before making decisions. Its record helps document the disaster, but it cannot answer whether a particular family has received a tarpaulin, food parcel or rebuilding materials. School damage adds another recovery task Radio Okapi's follow-up describes disrupted classes at affected schools. At Tshikokuani secondary school, its head reported collapsed perimeter walls and a classroom, along with damaged scientific and school equipment. Housing assistance and school rehabilitation address separate losses. Restoring a household's roof would not, by itself, replace classroom equipment or establish that a damaged school building is ready for use. A recovery plan needs to make clear which institutions are being assessed and which repairs have been completed. National discussion is not confirmation of local delivery Le Potentiel's 11 October account of the Council of Ministers includes the Luiza disaster in the humanitarian situation presented to government. It describes extensive destruction of homes and social infrastructure and increased accommodation needs. The same account discusses possible national emergency financing through the World Bank's Catastrophe Deferred Drawdown Option. This is a financing mechanism under consideration, subject to conditions. It is not confirmation of money paid to Luiza households or of a funded local distribution already completed. Trending Now US Democrats' Rwanda Record: Peaceful Change and Congo Sovereignty . Policy and Reforms Tanzania Community Grants: Who Benefits and What Comes Next . Government Announcements Ghana–Canada Seafarer Deal Does Not Guarantee Jobs . Job & Opportunity South Africa Elections 2026: DA Leads Gauteng as Count Advances . Elections Monitoring Popular Today Government Announcements Tanzania Community Grants: Who Benefits and What Comes Next . Political Appointments Muhoozi Clarifies Uganda CDF Exit Plan: Has He Resigned? . Agriculture Morocco Tomato Export Restrictions: Africa and Europe Explained . Investment Kenya Plans $500M Startup Fund: How It Could Work . Business Trends Killarney Mall Transfer Completed in R397.5 Million Deal . ADVERTISEMENT The report also describes assistance in other places, including Pakadjuma in Kinshasa. Those operations must not be presented as deliveries to Luiza. A national account can recognise several emergencies while leaving the status of an individual locality unresolved. For wider regional context, XTRAfrica has reported on infrastructure investment in Kasaï and Kasaï-Central . That separate programme should not be confused with a household storm-relief allocation. What a concrete assistance update should establish A useful response notice would identify the organisation responsible, the places receiving assistance, the items distributed and the households reached. It should distinguish support already delivered from resources requested or promised. The remaining recovery questions include: Which families have received temporary shelter or essential household supplies? Where can affected households obtain information on any verified distribution? What repairs are planned for damaged schools, and who is responsible for them? What has the community fundraising commission collected and delivered? These questions do not establish wrongdoing or deliberate exclusion. They identify the information needed to measure whether assistance is reaching residents. The next meaningful development will be a dated delivery record or an operational response plan with clear locations and responsibilities. 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Nigerian Breweries, the country's leading and most established brewing company, has declared another increase in beer prices due to escalating production costs. This marks the third price adjustment in less than twelve months, intensifying the financial burden on consumers seeking refreshment. The revised pricing is set to commence on Friday, closely following the previous adjustment a month ago. In the face of Nigeria's dire economic challenges, the brewery reported a significant net loss of 106 billion naira ($66 million/£53 million) last year. The naira's depreciation has notably inflated the cost of importing essential brewing ingredients, contributing to the financial strain. The broader manufacturing sector is similarly affected, with numerous local businesses raising product prices to counter the economic downturn, described as the most severe in recent decades. The scarcity of foreign currency, crucial for importing raw materials, coupled with inadequate power supply, stands out as primary obstacles for production and commercial operations in Nigeria. The ripple effects of heightened food and transport expenses have exacerbated the situation, plunging an increasing number of Nigerians into poverty. This price surge from Nigerian Breweries is a reflection of the broader economic hardships faced by industries and consumers alike. Continue Reading Full Article By Author Name Author Name Home Comment Mar 14, 2024 May 15, 2026 2 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Popular Breweries in Nigeria (Beverages) Nigerian Breweries, the country's leading and most established brewing company, has declared another increase in beer prices due to escalating production costs. This marks the third price adjustment in less than twelve months, intensifying the financial burden on consumers seeking refreshment. The revised pricing is set to commence on Friday, closely following the previous adjustment a month ago. In the face of Nigeria's dire economic challenges, the brewery reported a significant net loss of 106 billion naira ($66 million/£53 million) last year. The naira's depreciation has notably inflated the cost of importing essential brewing ingredients, contributing to the financial strain. ADVERTISEMENT The broader manufacturing sector is similarly affected, with numerous local businesses raising product prices to counter the economic downturn, described as the most severe in recent decades. The scarcity of foreign currency, crucial for importing raw materials, coupled with inadequate power supply, stands out as primary obstacles for production and commercial operations in Nigeria. The ripple effects of heightened food and transport expenses have exacerbated the situation, plunging an increasing number of Nigerians into poverty. This price surge from Nigerian Breweries is a reflection of the broader economic hardships faced by industries and consumers alike. ADVERTISEMENT Trending Now US Democrats' Rwanda Record: Peaceful Change and Congo Sovereignty . Policy and Reforms Tanzania Community Grants: Who Benefits and What Comes Next . Government Announcements Ghana–Canada Seafarer Deal Does Not Guarantee Jobs . Job & Opportunity South Africa Elections 2026: DA Leads Gauteng as Count Advances . Elections Monitoring Popular Today ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Tags

Uganda's charcoal ban has not been repealed. See where the 2023 order applies, what Parliament paused on October 14, and what happens next. KAMPALA, Uganda | 15 October 2026 - Uganda's Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Marksons Oboth, directed a temporary pause in enforcement of the country's regional charcoal-trade restrictions during a plenary sitting on Wednesday, 14 October. He asked the government to return on Wednesday, 21 October, with an explanation of the policy and progress in providing alternative cooking fuels. The intervention followed a renewed police crackdown in northern Uganda. It did not formally repeal the 2023 presidential executive order underlying the restrictions. For families buying cooking fuel, truck drivers transporting charcoal and traders holding unsold stock, the distinction is consequential: a parliamentary call to pause enforcement is not a published, nationwide authorisation to produce or move charcoal without restrictions. Has Uganda lifted its charcoal ban? No formal repeal was announced on 14 October 2026. Parliament's Speaker directed enforcement to pause pending a government report expected on 21 October. The underlying 2023 order concerns charcoal burning and trade in specified northern and northeastern regions, not every charcoal transaction across Uganda. What Parliament actually decided on October 14 The Parliament of Uganda's official account states that Oboth instructed government to suspend enforcement until it could brief lawmakers on the ban and the uptake of alternative energy. He gave the government until the following Wednesday, 21 October, to explain the policy's implementation and the reach of programmes intended to help people cook without charcoal. The Speaker said he was responding to practical difficulties faced by enforcement officers and residents. Opposition leader Joel Ssenyonyi had warned of public alarm and asked whether the government had made clean cooking affordable before intensifying the crackdown. Government Chief Whip Jane Ruth Aceng acknowledged that several agencies would have to coordinate any transition. A separate Daily Monitor report on the parliamentary intervention said the government was asked to coordinate a comprehensive response covering enforcement and the affordability of cooking alternatives. The report also recorded concerns from environmental groups that cleaner fuels must be realistically accessible to households. This is an enforcement pause , not evidence that Parliament has cancelled the president's original order. The extent to which police checkpoints and district-level operations immediately implement the Speaker's instruction requires clear communication from the responsible authorities. Where the 2023 charcoal restriction applies Continue Reading Full Article SOCIAL MEDIA TRENDS Uganda Charcoal Ban Explained: Parliament Pauses Enforcement By Kamau Bahati Entertainment Editor Kamau Bahati Home Comment Oct 15, 2026 Oct 15, 2026 9 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: KAMPALA, Uganda | 15 October 2026 - Uganda's Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Marksons Oboth, directed a temporary pause in enforcement of the country's regional charcoal-trade restrictions during a plenary sitting on Wednesday, 14 October. He asked the government to return on Wednesday, 21 October, with an explanation of the policy and progress in providing alternative cooking fuels. The intervention followed a renewed police crackdown in northern Uganda. It did not formally repeal the 2023 presidential executive order underlying the restrictions. For families buying cooking fuel, truck drivers transporting charcoal and traders holding unsold stock, the distinction is consequential: a parliamentary call to pause enforcement is not a published, nationwide authorisation to produce or move charcoal without restrictions. Has Uganda lifted its charcoal ban? No formal repeal was announced on 14 October 2026. Parliament's Speaker directed enforcement to pause pending a government report expected on 21 October. The underlying 2023 order concerns charcoal burning and trade in specified northern and northeastern regions, not every charcoal transaction across Uganda. What Parliament actually decided on October 14 The Parliament of Uganda's official account states that Oboth instructed government to suspend enforcement until it could brief lawmakers on the ban and the uptake of alternative energy. He gave the government until the following Wednesday, 21 October, to explain the policy's implementation and the reach of programmes intended to help people cook without charcoal. The Speaker said he was responding to practical difficulties faced by enforcement officers and residents. Opposition leader Joel Ssenyonyi had warned of public alarm and asked whether the government had made clean cooking affordable before intensifying the crackdown. Government Chief Whip Jane Ruth Aceng acknowledged that several agencies would have to coordinate any transition. A separate Daily Monitor report on the parliamentary intervention said the government was asked to coordinate a comprehensive response covering enforcement and the affordability of cooking alternatives. The report also recorded concerns from environmental groups that cleaner fuels must be realistically accessible to households. This is an enforcement pause , not evidence that Parliament has cancelled the president's original order. The extent to which police checkpoints and district-level operations immediately implement the Speaker's instruction requires clear communication from the responsible authorities. Where the 2023 charcoal restriction applies President Yoweri Museveni's Executive Order No. 3, dated 19 May 2023, targeted charcoal burning and trade in northern and northeastern Uganda , specifically the areas described in the order as Karamoja, Teso, Lango, Acholi and West Nile . The original presidential text was published in full by Daily Monitor in May 2023 . ADVERTISEMENT The order was prompted by the destruction of trees, including indigenous shea trees, for charcoal production. It also provided a narrow route for the Minister responsible for the environment, on a Resident District Commissioner's recommendation, to authorise certain land-clearing-related charcoal production in the restricted area. That limited exception is not a general permission for traders or drivers to resume shipments. Importantly, the regional scope should not be rewritten as a nationwide ban on charcoal use or sale . As Daily Monitor's 14 October reporting on the crackdown explained, commercial charcoal production and sale in other regions had not been prohibited by this particular executive order. Other forestry and environmental rules can still apply independently. What police were enforcing before the Speaker's instruction The Uganda Police Force's 12 October operations statement reported renewed inter-agency activity under the 2023 order. Police said operations in Amuru on 6 October recovered 260 bags, while an operation in Pakwach on 10 October recovered another 15. The combined seizures amounted to 275 bags , and police said two suspects had been arrested. That statement warned roadside sellers and motorists that transporting even small quantities of charcoal originating in the restricted areas could attract enforcement action. Nile Post's reporting on the police warning similarly described the warning as extending to people carrying a single bag for home use when it came from northern Uganda. Those warnings were made before the Speaker's 14 October intervention. The police statement is therefore evidence of the crackdown's previous scope, not proof that exactly the same operational instructions continued unchanged after the parliamentary pause. Similarly, the Speaker's directive should not be treated as proof that all checkpoints were immediately removed. What should traders, drivers and households do now? People handling charcoal from affected districts should distinguish three separate questions: where the charcoal originated, what activity the executive order covers, and what enforcement guidance local authorities are currently applying . Those questions cannot be answered simply by pointing to the parliamentary debate. Traders moving stock should seek current instructions from district authorities or the Uganda Police Force before organising transport. The Speaker's remarks did not set out a new permit procedure, release impounded goods, cancel previous arrests or establish a compensation programme. People with confiscated stock should not assume the temporary pause automatically settles their cases. ADVERTISEMENT Households outside the restricted regions also should not assume that buying charcoal in Kampala, for example, has become a nationally prohibited activity under this one order. The source and movement of consignments are relevant to how police described their operations. The official distinction between origin and point of sale matters to consumers as well as suppliers. Why prices and livelihoods are part of the dispute The debate is not only about forest protection. It also concerns the cost of cooking and the livelihoods of people selling a fuel on which many Ugandan households depend. In reporting from several districts on 14 October , Daily Monitor quoted traders concerned about stranded investments and residents reporting higher charcoal prices. The figures differed sharply by location and bag size; they should not be mistaken for a single national retail price. Along the South Sudan border, traders in Koboko and Yumbe told Daily Monitor that large amounts of stock had been left unsold and requested a grace period. Their reported stock values are traders' claims, not an independently audited government inventory. The environmental justification remains substantial. The original order addressed tree cutting in the north, and the renewed operations were aimed at stopping charcoal extraction that authorities say damages forests. Uganda's wider environmental work, including the climate-resilience support previously reported by XTRAfrica , provides a separate context for the country's conservation priorities. But restricting supply without accessible alternatives may push up household costs before people can switch fuels. What cooking-energy alternatives is government offering? During the parliamentary debate, State Minister for Energy and Mineral Development Phiona Nyamutooro described government promotion of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), electric cooking, ethanol and biogas . She said a special electricity tariff for cooking had been introduced and that LPG cylinders and accessories were being distributed to encourage adoption. Those statements are recorded in Parliament's 14 October report . The government has pursued this agenda before: in August 2026, Parliament reported an Energy Ministry appeal to shift from biomass to electric cooking . The obstacle for many families is not awareness alone. A household needs an affordable stove or cylinder, reliable energy supply and money for repeat electricity or gas purchases. Ssenyonyi questioned whether families could afford LPG refills even when starter equipment was provided free. Nyamutooro also referred to potential future LPG supply linked to the Tilenga and Kingfisher oil projects; that prospect does not establish a date on which cheap gas will become available to every household. For background on Uganda's broader energy infrastructure, see XTRAfrica's earlier refinery-project explainer . Trending Now US Democrats' Rwanda Record: Peaceful Change and Congo Sovereignty . Policy and Reforms Tanzania Community Grants: Who Benefits and What Comes Next . Government Announcements Ghana–Canada Seafarer Deal Does Not Guarantee Jobs . Job & Opportunity South Africa Elections 2026: DA Leads Gauteng as Count Advances . Elections Monitoring Popular Today Government Announcements Tanzania Community Grants: Who Benefits and What Comes Next . Political Appointments Muhoozi Clarifies Uganda CDF Exit Plan: Has He Resigned? . Agriculture Morocco Tomato Export Restrictions: Africa and Europe Explained . Investment Kenya Plans $500M Startup Fund: How It Could Work . Business Trends Killarney Mall Transfer Completed in R397.5 Million Deal . ADVERTISEMENT Similar clean-cooking ambitions feature in XTRAfrica's coverage of Tanzania's energy policy , although each country has its own schemes and costs. What happens on Wednesday, October 21? The next stated milestone is the government's report to Parliament on 21 October 2026 . Lawmakers requested evidence of how the charcoal restrictions have been implemented and how many people have been reached by alternative-energy programmes. The report may clarify how enforcement agencies should proceed, but a permanent change to the executive order should not be predicted before an authoritative announcement. For now, the accurate position is that the Speaker called for a temporary halt to enforcement while the underlying regional restriction remains on record . What happens at police checkpoints, with seized charcoal and in markets depends on subsequent official implementation guidance. Uganda charcoal policy: Questions and answers Has Uganda completely abolished the charcoal ban? No formal repeal was announced in Parliament's 14 October statement. The Speaker called for a pause in enforcement pending the government's explanation. Does the order ban charcoal everywhere in Uganda? No. The 2023 order names regions in northern and northeastern Uganda. Other forestry laws and rules are separate from this particular regional order. Can someone carry one bag of charcoal from northern Uganda? Police warned against doing so on 12 October, before the Speaker's intervention. Anyone planning transport should obtain updated guidance rather than assuming that the 14 October directive has created an exemption. When should the government explain the policy? The Speaker asked for a statement on Wednesday, 21 October 2026 , including how the policy is enforced and how affordable alternative cooking fuels are being provided. ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Government Announcements Tanzania Community Grants: Who Benefits and What Comes Next Signed environmental grants put local delivery, community ownership and accountability in focus. . Political Appointments Muhoozi Clarifies Uganda CDF Exit Plan: Has He Resigned? Muhoozi says he may hand over Uganda's military command but has not announced a resignation date. . Agriculture Morocco Tomato Export Restrictions: Africa and Europe Explained New permits reportedly frozen, European shipments exempt; West African markets face uncertainty. . Investment Kenya Plans $500M Startup Fund: How It Could Work Kenya's NIFC wants to raise $500m for startups, with half targeted at technology and AI businesses. . Tags Breaking News Breaking News Uganda Uganda

Ghana's Fire Service is examining a possible power-restoration link to the Kumasi Central Market fire. The cause is not yet confirmed. KUMASI, Ghana — 11 October 2026. The Ghana National Fire Service is investigating whether a problem associated with the return of electricity contributed to the fire that damaged part of Kumasi Central Market near Aboabo Station on Friday night, 9 October. Ashanti Regional Fire Commander ACFO I Peter Tetteh relayed an eyewitness account during a visit to the scene, but the service has not confirmed an electrical fault as the cause . The investigation remains open, according to MyJoyOnline's report of his remarks . A government inspection following the blaze put the number of shops destroyed at 15. Authorities are assessing traders' losses and the structural condition of the affected section before deciding how businesses can resume operations. What caused the Kumasi Central Market fire? The cause is still unknown. Fire commander Peter Tetteh said witnesses noticed flames after electricity returned from a brief outage, raising a possible power-related explanation. Investigators have not confirmed that sequence caused the blaze, and no final technical findings have been announced. What the Fire Service said about electricity returning Tetteh told reporters that people at the market described a short interruption in the electricity supply. According to the account he received, power returned around three minutes after the outage, and the fire was then noticed. He presented this as preliminary eyewitness information rather than the finding of a completed investigation. A witness can accurately recall when lights came back on without knowing where ignition began, which installation was involved or whether the electricity supply caused the flames. The reported sequence gives investigators something to examine; it does not prove that a power surge, wiring failure or any particular company's equipment caused the outbreak. Tetteh made the comments while inspecting the damaged market area alongside Local Government Minister Mahama Ayariga, Ashanti Regional Minister Dr Frank Amoakohene and Kumasi Mayor Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi. No fire investigation finding has assigned responsibility to an electricity provider. Firefighters faced congestion, not a reported water shortage According to the regional commander, traders with some fire-safety training initially tried to tackle the flames using portable extinguishers. The fire spread beyond those efforts before crews arrived. He said the first appliance, dispatched from Asokore Mampong, reached the scene at 8:39 p.m. local time. Continue Reading Full Article NATURAL DISASTERS Kumasi Market Fire: Power Restoration Probed as Cause Remains Unknown By Kamau Bahati Entertainment Editor Kamau Bahati Home Comment Oct 11, 2026 Oct 11, 2026 5 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: KUMASI, Ghana — 11 October 2026. The Ghana National Fire Service is investigating whether a problem associated with the return of electricity contributed to the fire that damaged part of Kumasi Central Market near Aboabo Station on Friday night, 9 October. Ashanti Regional Fire Commander ACFO I Peter Tetteh relayed an eyewitness account during a visit to the scene, but the service has not confirmed an electrical fault as the cause . The investigation remains open, according to MyJoyOnline's report of his remarks . A government inspection following the blaze put the number of shops destroyed at 15. Authorities are assessing traders' losses and the structural condition of the affected section before deciding how businesses can resume operations. What caused the Kumasi Central Market fire? The cause is still unknown. Fire commander Peter Tetteh said witnesses noticed flames after electricity returned from a brief outage, raising a possible power-related explanation. Investigators have not confirmed that sequence caused the blaze, and no final technical findings have been announced. What the Fire Service said about electricity returning Tetteh told reporters that people at the market described a short interruption in the electricity supply. According to the account he received, power returned around three minutes after the outage, and the fire was then noticed. He presented this as preliminary eyewitness information rather than the finding of a completed investigation. ADVERTISEMENT A witness can accurately recall when lights came back on without knowing where ignition began, which installation was involved or whether the electricity supply caused the flames. The reported sequence gives investigators something to examine; it does not prove that a power surge, wiring failure or any particular company's equipment caused the outbreak. Tetteh made the comments while inspecting the damaged market area alongside Local Government Minister Mahama Ayariga, Ashanti Regional Minister Dr Frank Amoakohene and Kumasi Mayor Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi. No fire investigation finding has assigned responsibility to an electricity provider. Firefighters faced congestion, not a reported water shortage According to the regional commander, traders with some fire-safety training initially tried to tackle the flames using portable extinguishers. The fire spread beyond those efforts before crews arrived. He said the first appliance, dispatched from Asokore Mampong, reached the scene at 8:39 p.m. local time. Five appliances were used during the response: four fire tenders and one water tanker. Tetteh said there was adequate water for firefighting, but access was difficult. Traders attempting to recover goods and other obstructions in the crowded market restricted the movement of emergency vehicles and crews even with police officers present. Fifteen shops destroyed; assessments will determine assistance The government said 15 shops were destroyed before the fire was contained, according to a separate MyJoyOnline account of Ayariga's inspection and statements . The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) is expected to assess losses and help determine what support the affected traders may need. ADVERTISEMENT Ayariga said the government would consider assistance after the assessment. That was a commitment to review options, not an announcement of a fixed compensation amount or a date on which money would be paid. The total value of stock and property lost had not been established in the public updates reviewed for this report. The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly plans structural integrity checks before affected shop owners can return to trading spaces. Officials discussed allowing temporary restoration ahead of the Christmas trading season, but only if engineers find the damaged areas safe for use. Traders should not read that proposal as immediate clearance to reopen. Ayariga also said work on Phase Two of the Kejetia Market project would resume, describing the scheme as part of the effort to reduce congestion. No firm restart date was provided. A second Kumasi fire in a matter of hours The fire was first reported on 9 October, when the cause and extent of damage were still unknown. Citi Newsroom's initial coverage placed it near Aboabo Station and reported another fire at a mattress factory in Sokoban-Ampayoo earlier that evening. 3News also reported the two outbreaks within a three-hour period, while saying there was no immediate information connecting them. They should therefore be treated as separate incidents unless investigators establish otherwise. Trending Now US Democrats' Rwanda Record: Peaceful Change and Congo Sovereignty . Policy and Reforms Tanzania Community Grants: Who Benefits and What Comes Next . Government Announcements Ghana–Canada Seafarer Deal Does Not Guarantee Jobs . Job & Opportunity South Africa Elections 2026: DA Leads Gauteng as Count Advances . Elections Monitoring Popular Today Job & Opportunity Ghana–Canada Seafarer Deal Does Not Guarantee Jobs . Tech Trends Mahama Backs TraffiTech, Calls for Speed-Camera Warning Signs . Transport and Logistics Ghana Transport Shutdown Claim: What Is Confirmed? . Community Safety TraffiTech-GH Motorist Guide: Tickets, Payments and Appeals . Business & Investment Ghana textile policy: from investment targets to factory work . ADVERTISEMENT A further NewsGhana report described footage circulated by Kumasi radio station Zuria FM showing the flames and people removing goods. Such images can document the scale and urgency of a fire but cannot, on their own, establish its ignition source. What traders should know while the inquiry continues For shop owners, the most immediate issues are access to their premises, the loss assessment and whether damaged structures are safe. The authorities have identified NADMO's assessment and the assembly's engineering checks as the next steps. There is no verified timetable for completing either process in the statements reviewed. The Ghana National Fire Service's workplace fire-safety guidance advises businesses not to overload electrical circuits, to replace damaged electrical cords, to keep escape routes workable and to use appropriate extinguishers with training. Its published emergency numbers include 192 and 112. These are general precautions, not findings about what caused this particular fire . The outstanding questions are whether technical investigators can identify an ignition point, whether any electrical fault is confirmed, what the final loss assessment shows, and when engineers will certify the affected area for trading. Until those results are released, the most accurate description is a suspected power-restoration link under investigation , not a confirmed explanation for the Kumasi market fire. 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The highly anticipated Abidjan Laguna show faced unexpected setbacks as both Asake and Ayra Starr withdrew from their scheduled performances . The event organizer, Karim Ouattara, recently shed light on the reasons behind their abrupt exits. In an exclusive interview with newsmen, Ouattara revealed that both artists had received 50% upfront payment for their appearances. However, their divergent demands led to their removal from the headlining lineup: Asake : The Nigerian artist, who initially agreed to perform, made an audacious request. He demanded a private jet to transport him from Los Angeles to Lagos, then to Abidjan, and finally back to Lagos. Outtarra explained that this extravagant demand did not align with the show’s sponsors’ expectations, resulting in Asake’s cancellation. Ayra Starr : The rising star, fresh from her Grammy nomination, was initially set to travel to Abidjan via a commercial flight. However, she later requested a private jet for her journey. Ayra’s change of plans, from Lagos to Los Angeles, further complicated logistics. Despite her €75,000 advance payment, the organizers decided to replace her as well. Ouattara emphasized that both artists had been compensated fairly, but their high-flying demands clashed with the practical realities of organizing the concert. As the Abidjan Laguna show adapts to these unexpected developments, fans await updates on the revised lineup. Continue Reading Full Article By Author Name Author Name Home Comment Mar 3, 2024 May 15, 2026 2 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Ayra Starr and Asake who recently cancelled their performances in Abidjan Laguna Show. © from their official Instagram Accounts The highly anticipated Abidjan Laguna show faced unexpected setbacks as both Asake and Ayra Starr withdrew from their scheduled performances . The event organizer, Karim Ouattara, recently shed light on the reasons behind their abrupt exits. In an exclusive interview with newsmen, Ouattara revealed that both artists had received 50% upfront payment for their appearances. However, their divergent demands led to their removal from the headlining lineup: ADVERTISEMENT Asake : The Nigerian artist, who initially agreed to perform, made an audacious request. He demanded a private jet to transport him from Los Angeles to Lagos, then to Abidjan, and finally back to Lagos. Outtarra explained that this extravagant demand did not align with the show’s sponsors’ expectations, resulting in Asake’s cancellation. Ayra Starr : The rising star, fresh from her Grammy nomination, was initially set to travel to Abidjan via a commercial flight. However, she later requested a private jet for her journey. Ayra’s change of plans, from Lagos to Los Angeles, further complicated logistics. Despite her €75,000 advance payment, the organizers decided to replace her as well. Ouattara emphasized that both artists had been compensated fairly, but their high-flying demands clashed with the practical realities of organizing the concert. As the Abidjan Laguna show adapts to these unexpected developments, fans await updates on the revised lineup. ADVERTISEMENT Trending Now US Democrats' Rwanda Record: Peaceful Change and Congo Sovereignty . Policy and Reforms Tanzania Community Grants: Who Benefits and What Comes Next . Government Announcements Ghana–Canada Seafarer Deal Does Not Guarantee Jobs . Job & Opportunity South Africa Elections 2026: DA Leads Gauteng as Count Advances . Elections Monitoring Popular Today ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Tags

Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya set a new world record for a women-only marathon event at the London Marathon on Sunday, April 21, achieving a dual triumph by putting herself in pole position to defend her Olympic title. Jepchirchir delivered an outstanding performance, showcasing a commanding finish and outpacing her competitors to cross the finish line on The Mall with a time of 2 hours, 16 minutes, and 16 seconds. This remarkable feat not only earned her victory but also shattered the previous women-only marathon world record of 2:17:01, set by Mary Keitany in 2017 at the same event. The women’s elite race in London traditionally starts ahead of the men's field, giving the women their own separate contest. For Jepchirchir, this victory is likely to secure her selection for Kenya’s Olympic marathon team for the upcoming Paris Games. Her performance exceeded her own expectations, with her focus on Olympic preparation rather than record-breaking runs. This win marks a significant comeback for her after a third-place finish in the previous year's London Marathon. Jepchirchir's confidence will undoubtedly be fortified by her late sprint to victory, a tactic she believes gives her an edge in the closing stages of a race. Complementing her success was fellow Kenyan Alexander Mutiso Munyao, who claimed victory in the men's race with a time of 2 hours, 4 minutes, and 1 second. The day was particularly poignant as the London Marathon also commemorated Kelvin Kiptum, last year’s champion from Kenya who tragically passed away in a car accident in February at the age of 24. Continue Reading Full Article By Author Name Author Name Home Comment Apr 21, 2024 May 15, 2026 2 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Triumphant Kenyan runner Peres Jepchirchir celebrates a groundbreaking victory and a new women-only marathon world record at the London Marathon. Photo:gettyimages Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya set a new world record for a women-only marathon event at the London Marathon on Sunday, April 21, achieving a dual triumph by putting herself in pole position to defend her Olympic title. Jepchirchir delivered an outstanding performance, showcasing a commanding finish and outpacing her competitors to cross the finish line on The Mall with a time of 2 hours, 16 minutes, and 16 seconds. This remarkable feat not only earned her victory but also shattered the previous women-only marathon world record of 2:17:01, set by Mary Keitany in 2017 at the same event. The women’s elite race in London traditionally starts ahead of the men's field, giving the women their own separate contest. ADVERTISEMENT For Jepchirchir, this victory is likely to secure her selection for Kenya’s Olympic marathon team for the upcoming Paris Games. Her performance exceeded her own expectations, with her focus on Olympic preparation rather than record-breaking runs. This win marks a significant comeback for her after a third-place finish in the previous year's London Marathon. ADVERTISEMENT Jepchirchir's confidence will undoubtedly be fortified by her late sprint to victory, a tactic she believes gives her an edge in the closing stages of a race. Complementing her success was fellow Kenyan Alexander Mutiso Munyao, who claimed victory in the men's race with a time of 2 hours, 4 minutes, and 1 second. The day was particularly poignant as the London Marathon also commemorated Kelvin Kiptum, last year’s champion from Kenya who tragically passed away in a car accident in February at the age of 24. Trending Now US Democrats' Rwanda Record: Peaceful Change and Congo Sovereignty . Policy and Reforms Tanzania Community Grants: Who Benefits and What Comes Next . Government Announcements Ghana–Canada Seafarer Deal Does Not Guarantee Jobs . Job & Opportunity South Africa Elections 2026: DA Leads Gauteng as Count Advances . Elections Monitoring Popular Today ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Tags

DRC ministers arrive in Bunia to evaluate the Ebola response one month after the outbreak was declared in Ituri. The Democratic Republic of Congo 's ministers of Health , Communication and Media, and Environment arrived in Bunia on Thursday to assess the country's Ebola response one month after the outbreak was officially declared in Ituri Province. The mission brings together Health Minister Roger Kamba, government spokesperson Patrick Muyaya, and Environment Minister Eve Bazaïba as authorities review progress and remaining challenges in containing the epidemic. The delegation is expected to participate in a high-level briefing with provincial authorities, health officials, and response partners operating on the ground. The meeting will evaluate the effectiveness of current interventions and identify adjustments needed to strengthen the fight against Ebola in the province that remains at the center of the outbreak. According to Roger Kamba, the government is carrying out a comprehensive review of the response launched after the outbreak was declared on May 15. "We need to evaluate the response after a month, identify strengths and weaknesses, and improve where necessary," Kamba said upon arrival in Bunia. The minister explained that the assessment will help authorities ensure that available resources match the scale of the public health emergency. He added that coordination with provincial authorities remains a priority, particularly following the arrival of a new military governor in Ituri. The visit comes as Congo continues battling its 17th Ebola outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus. Earlier government assessments highlighted the importance of rapid response teams, treatment centers, community outreach, and cross-border cooperation to contain the disease. Patrick Muyaya's Continued Focus on Ebola Response The Bunia mission also reflects the central role played by government spokesperson Patrick Muyaya throughout the outbreak. In a previous interview covered by XtraAfrica , Muyaya said the DRC has the experience and expertise needed to manage Ebola, describing the current outbreak as the country's 17th encounter with the virus. He emphasized that Congolese health authorities remain fully mobilized despite security challenges in eastern Congo. Continue Reading Full Article PUBLIC HEALTH ALERTS DRC Ministers Review Ebola Response One Month After Outbreak By Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Political Analyst Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Home Comment Jun 18, 2026 Jun 29, 2026 4 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: The Democratic Republic of Congo 's ministers of Health , Communication and Media, and Environment arrived in Bunia on Thursday to assess the country's Ebola response one month after the outbreak was officially declared in Ituri Province. The mission brings together Health Minister Roger Kamba, government spokesperson Patrick Muyaya, and Environment Minister Eve Bazaïba as authorities review progress and remaining challenges in containing the epidemic. The delegation is expected to participate in a high-level briefing with provincial authorities, health officials, and response partners operating on the ground. The meeting will evaluate the effectiveness of current interventions and identify adjustments needed to strengthen the fight against Ebola in the province that remains at the center of the outbreak. According to Roger Kamba, the government is carrying out a comprehensive review of the response launched after the outbreak was declared on May 15. ADVERTISEMENT "We need to evaluate the response after a month, identify strengths and weaknesses, and improve where necessary," Kamba said upon arrival in Bunia. The minister explained that the assessment will help authorities ensure that available resources match the scale of the public health emergency. He added that coordination with provincial authorities remains a priority, particularly following the arrival of a new military governor in Ituri. The visit comes as Congo continues battling its 17th Ebola outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus. Earlier government assessments highlighted the importance of rapid response teams, treatment centers, community outreach, and cross-border cooperation to contain the disease. Patrick Muyaya's Continued Focus on Ebola Response The Bunia mission also reflects the central role played by government spokesperson Patrick Muyaya throughout the outbreak. ADVERTISEMENT In a previous interview covered by XtraAfrica , Muyaya said the DRC has the experience and expertise needed to manage Ebola, describing the current outbreak as the country's 17th encounter with the virus. He emphasized that Congolese health authorities remain fully mobilized despite security challenges in eastern Congo. Muyaya has also argued that insecurity in eastern DRC complicates public health operations, warning that conflict affects surveillance, logistics, and access to treatment in affected communities. His remarks were echoed again in coverage of the Ebola response in Oïcha, where authorities intensified surveillance and contact tracing after new cases emerged in North Kivu. Trending Now US Democrats' Rwanda Record: Peaceful Change and Congo Sovereignty . Policy and Reforms Tanzania Community Grants: Who Benefits and What Comes Next . Government Announcements Ghana–Canada Seafarer Deal Does Not Guarantee Jobs . Job & Opportunity South Africa Elections 2026: DA Leads Gauteng as Count Advances . Elections Monitoring Popular Today Policy and Reforms US Democrats' Rwanda Record: Peaceful Change and Congo Sovereignty . War in Eastern DRC Muyaya: Congo's War Has Nothing to Do With the Constitution . Infrastructure DRC Signs Contracts to Modernise 13 Airports, First Deliveries in 2028 . Economic Reports DRC and IMF Reach Staff-Level Deal on Programme Reviews . | Economy DRC Opens London Forum Seeking Partnerships, Not Aid . 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Cornubia’s October handover brings progress for KZN flood survivors. Understand the completed homes, future targets, costs and unresolved delivery questions. DURBAN, 30 October 2026 — Families displaced by KwaZulu-Natal’s 2022 floods received permanent homes at Cornubia on 29 October, according to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address at the development. Further houses remain under construction, making the handover a stage in resettlement rather than completion of the wider housing programme. The immediate question for families still waiting is which homes will be ready next, who will receive them and how the published targets fit together. What has changed at Cornubia? The government reports a further handover of permanent homes to flood-affected families. The President’s address identifies 145 houses under construction and a target of 460 permanent homes by mid-2027. It does not specify the number handed over that day or establish that the wider development is complete. The housing numbers describe different stages In his 29 October address , Ramaphosa reported a handover to flood survivors and set out further construction targets. The address does not give a count of homes transferred at the ceremony. An earlier Presidency notice, dated 26 October , described a much larger Cornubia programme expected to deliver 12,593 housing units. It said close to 3,000 fully subsidised units had already been delivered over the development’s lifetime. These are not interchangeable totals. The long-term programme includes fully subsidised housing, First Home Finance and social housing, while the latest event focused on permanent accommodation for flood survivors. The advance notice also forecast another 146 units by December 2026. The subsequent speech referred to 145 under construction and a 460-home target by mid-2027. Neither document explains whether the smaller figures cover precisely the same batch. They should therefore remain separately attributed, rather than combined into a new completion total. Families had already begun moving earlier this year Continue Reading Full Article CIVIL SOCIETY Cornubia Housing Handover: What Is Delivered and Still Due? By Kamau Bahati Entertainment Editor Kamau Bahati Home Comment Oct 30, 2026 Oct 30, 2026 5 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: DURBAN, 30 October 2026 — Families displaced by KwaZulu-Natal’s 2022 floods received permanent homes at Cornubia on 29 October, according to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address at the development. Further houses remain under construction, making the handover a stage in resettlement rather than completion of the wider housing programme. The immediate question for families still waiting is which homes will be ready next, who will receive them and how the published targets fit together. What has changed at Cornubia? The government reports a further handover of permanent homes to flood-affected families. The President’s address identifies 145 houses under construction and a target of 460 permanent homes by mid-2027. It does not specify the number handed over that day or establish that the wider development is complete. The housing numbers describe different stages In his 29 October address , Ramaphosa reported a handover to flood survivors and set out further construction targets. The address does not give a count of homes transferred at the ceremony. An earlier Presidency notice, dated 26 October , described a much larger Cornubia programme expected to deliver 12,593 housing units. It said close to 3,000 fully subsidised units had already been delivered over the development’s lifetime. ADVERTISEMENT These are not interchangeable totals. The long-term programme includes fully subsidised housing, First Home Finance and social housing, while the latest event focused on permanent accommodation for flood survivors. The advance notice also forecast another 146 units by December 2026. The subsequent speech referred to 145 under construction and a 460-home target by mid-2027. Neither document explains whether the smaller figures cover precisely the same batch. They should therefore remain separately attributed, rather than combined into a new completion total. Families had already begun moving earlier this year October was not the first permanent-home handover at Cornubia for survivors of the floods. IOL’s reporting from May described a programme handing over 113 houses and interviewed families receiving them. Ntombi Shabane told the publication that she had spent eight months in a community hall, followed by three years in flats in Reservoir Hills. Her account conveyed both relief at obtaining a home and the strain of waiting through successive temporary arrangements. That testimony predates the October event. It shows what permanent accommodation meant to one earlier beneficiary, without establishing that every household now waiting has the same experience or relocation timetable. ADVERTISEMENT A handover also leaves practical questions for each family: when occupation can begin, which documents establish their tenure, and how school attendance and access to work will continue after the move. Earlier costs need to stay attached to their original scope GroundUp reported on 1 June that the 113 homes delivered in May had originally been expected in December 2025. It placed them within a 1,200-house programme being built by the provincial human settlements department and eThekwini Municipality at a reported cost of R600 million. That is an earlier programme-level figure in South African rand. It is not the cost of the October ceremony’s handover, nor does it identify spending on every part of the larger Cornubia development. GroundUp also reported a March 2027 expectation for another 460 units. The President’s later mid-2027 target requires clarification against that earlier timetable; the available statements do not explain any revised scope or schedule. A current expenditure and delivery breakdown would make the position clearer. It should separate housing construction from supporting infrastructure and distinguish budgets, contracts and payments already made. Dividing a broad programme cost by an unspecified handover count would not produce a defensible cost per home. Trending Now US Democrats' Rwanda Record: Peaceful Change and Congo Sovereignty . Policy and Reforms Tanzania Community Grants: Who Benefits and What Comes Next . Government Announcements Ghana–Canada Seafarer Deal Does Not Guarantee Jobs . 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For families, the practical outcome depends on working connections: transport they can use, schools they can reach and services available when they move in. Location alone cannot establish a household’s travel savings or guarantee employment. The published October announcements do not give a new general application deadline or a complete allocation procedure. They should not be read as an invitation for anyone to register for one of the homes mentioned at the event. The next update should make the remaining wait measurable A clear delivery update would identify the number completed, the number occupied and the number still being built within each phase. It would also explain how the December 2026 and mid-2027 commitments relate to particular groups of beneficiaries. For those awaiting relocation, dates and allocation decisions matter more than a single large project total. 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Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of Nigeria, addresses the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023 at U.N.headquarters. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) (Frank Franklin II / Associated Press) ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Assuming you pay attention to the African chiefs tending to the U.N. General Gathering this year, the message is unequivocal and consistent: The landmass is finished being a casualty of a post-The Second Great War request. It is a worldwide power in itself and should be collaborated with — not sidelined. The greater part of Africa has logged a long period of freedom — about 60 years — and the landmass of more than 1.3 billion individuals is more aware of the difficulties smothering its turn of events. There's likewise another intensity that accompanies the African Association's G20 seat. We as Africa have come to the world, not to request aid, good cause or presents, however to work with the remainder of the worldwide local area and give each person in this world a fair opportunity of safety and thriving," Kenyan President William Ruto said. As of late, Africa has been clear about its ability to turn into a worldwide power, from endeavors to handle environmental change at home —, for example, the existential danger of environmental change overturning lives and vocations in the district, regardless of Africa contributing by a wide margin the least to an Earth-wide temperature boost — to assisting with cultivating harmony somewhere else, as in Russia and Ukraine. In his location, Ghana's Leader Nana Akufo-Addo put Africa's present-day challenges on "authentic shameful acts" and called for compensations for the slave exchange. President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa said the mainland is ready to "recapture its situation as a site of human advancement" in spite of managing a "tradition of double-dealing and oppression." Nigeria's chief, Bola Tinubu, encouraged his companions to see the locale not as "an issue to be stayed away from" but rather as "genuine companions and accomplices. "Africa isn't anything not exactly the way in to the world's future," said Tinubu, who drives a nation that, by 2050, is estimate to turn into the third generally crowded on the planet. With the biggest coalition of nations at the Unified Countries, it is justifiable that African chiefs progressively request a greater voice in multilateral organizations, said Murithi Mutiga, program chief for Africa at the Emergency Gathering. "Those calls will develop particularly when the mainland is being sought by enormous powers in the midst of developing international contest." Continue Reading Full Article By Author Name Author Name Home Comment Apr 28, 2019 May 15, 2026 3 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of Nigeria, addresses the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023 at U.N.headquarters. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) (Frank Franklin II / Associated Press) ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Assuming you pay attention to the African chiefs tending to the U.N. General Gathering this year, the message is unequivocal and consistent: The landmass is finished being a casualty of a post-The Second Great War request. It is a worldwide power in itself and should be collaborated with — not sidelined. ADVERTISEMENT The greater part of Africa has logged a long period of freedom — about 60 years — and the landmass of more than 1.3 billion individuals is more aware of the difficulties smothering its turn of events. There's likewise another intensity that accompanies the African Association's G20 seat. We as Africa have come to the world, not to request aid, good cause or presents, however to work with the remainder of the worldwide local area and give each person in this world a fair opportunity of safety and thriving," Kenyan President William Ruto said. ADVERTISEMENT As of late, Africa has been clear about its ability to turn into a worldwide power, from endeavors to handle environmental change at home —, for example, the existential danger of environmental change overturning lives and vocations in the district, regardless of Africa contributing by a wide margin the least to an Earth-wide temperature boost — to assisting with cultivating harmony somewhere else, as in Russia and Ukraine. In his location, Ghana's Leader Nana Akufo-Addo put Africa's present-day challenges on "authentic shameful acts" and called for compensations for the slave exchange. President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa said the mainland is ready to "recapture its situation as a site of human advancement" in spite of managing a "tradition of double-dealing and oppression." Nigeria's chief, Bola Tinubu, encouraged his companions to see the locale not as "an issue to be stayed away from" but rather as "genuine companions and accomplices. Trending Now US Democrats' Rwanda Record: Peaceful Change and Congo Sovereignty . Policy and Reforms Tanzania Community Grants: Who Benefits and What Comes Next . Government Announcements Ghana–Canada Seafarer Deal Does Not Guarantee Jobs . Job & Opportunity South Africa Elections 2026: DA Leads Gauteng as Count Advances . Elections Monitoring Popular Today ADVERTISEMENT "Africa isn't anything not exactly the way in to the world's future," said Tinubu, who drives a nation that, by 2050, is estimate to turn into the third generally crowded on the planet. With the biggest coalition of nations at the Unified Countries, it is justifiable that African chiefs progressively request a greater voice in multilateral organizations, said Murithi Mutiga, program chief for Africa at the Emergency Gathering. "Those calls will develop particularly when the mainland is being sought by enormous powers in the midst of developing international contest." ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Tags

South African inflation remained stable in May, maintaining a year-on-year rate of 5.2%, as shown by data released on Wednesday. This figure, unchanged from April, aligns with economists' forecasts but remains above the South African Reserve Bank's (SARB) target of 4.5%. Consequently, analysts do not foresee any imminent interest rate cuts. The SARB has held its main interest rate at its highest level since 2009 for over a year to achieve its inflation objective. Despite these efforts, inflation has stayed above 5% for several months. The central bank projects that inflation will stabilize at 4.5% by the second quarter of 2025. A Reuters poll suggested that the SARB might wait until November to cut its repo rate . However, Capital Economics analyst David Omojomolo indicated that the formation of a government of national unity following last month's election could alleviate some of the central bank's fiscal concerns, potentially leading to a rate cut before the year's end. Annabel Bishop from Investec bank noted that the central bank's stance would likely remain hawkish for the time being. The recent political developments saw five parties joining the African National Congress (ANC) in a unity government after the ANC lost its majority in the May 29 vote. This new coalition, including the pro-business Democratic Alliance, has reassured markets, especially since it excludes the more radical Economic Freedom Fighters and uMkhonto we Sizwe, led by former president Jacob Zuma. By Author Name Author Name Home Comment Jun 19, 2024 May 15, 2026 2 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: South African inflation remained stable in May, maintaining a year-on-year rate of 5.2%, as shown by data released on Wednesday. This figure, unchanged from April, aligns with economists' forecasts but remains above the South African Reserve Bank's (SARB) target of 4.5%. Consequently, analysts do not foresee any imminent interest rate cuts. The SARB has held its main interest rate at its highest level since 2009 for over a year to achieve its inflation objective. Despite these efforts, inflation has stayed above 5% for several months. The central bank projects that inflation will stabilize at 4.5% by the second quarter of 2025. ADVERTISEMENT A Reuters poll suggested that the SARB might wait until November to cut its repo rate . However, Capital Economics analyst David Omojomolo indicated that the formation of a government of national unity following last month's election could alleviate some of the central bank's fiscal concerns, potentially leading to a rate cut before the year's end. Annabel Bishop from Investec bank noted that the central bank's stance would likely remain hawkish for the time being. The recent political developments saw five parties joining the African National Congress (ANC) in a unity government after the ANC lost its majority in the May 29 vote. This new coalition, including the pro-business Democratic Alliance, has reassured markets, especially since it excludes the more radical Economic Freedom Fighters and uMkhonto we Sizwe, led by former president Jacob Zuma. ADVERTISEMENT Trending Now US Democrats' Rwanda Record: Peaceful Change and Congo Sovereignty . Policy and Reforms Tanzania Community Grants: Who Benefits and What Comes Next . Government Announcements Ghana–Canada Seafarer Deal Does Not Guarantee Jobs . Job & Opportunity South Africa Elections 2026: DA Leads Gauteng as Count Advances . Elections Monitoring Popular Today ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Tags

Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo says single motherhood is no longer widely stigmatized, noting changing attitudes toward marriage and relationships. Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has said societal attitudes toward single mothers are shifting, with more men now seeking committed relationships rather than casual arrangements. Speaking about the evolving perception of single motherhood, Ojo said the status is no longer viewed as a social stigma, noting that many single mothers and their children are thriving across different areas of life. According to the actress, some men now deliberately pursue relationships with single mothers because of their maturity and life experience. She added that these men often make their intentions clear from the outset, including a desire for marriage. Ojo encouraged women who have experienced failed relationships not to feel discouraged, saying acceptance and commitment can still come from future partners. She emphasized that a past breakup does not diminish a woman’s value or prospects. In a personal remark, the actress described herself as an advocate for single mothers, urging them to embrace confidence, resilience, and self-worth. She advised women in similar situations not to feel ashamed of their status and to focus on personal growth and stability. Her comments reflect broader conversations in Nigeria about changing family structures, gender expectations, and relationships, particularly as social norms continue to evolve. The remarks were reported by Tribune Online. Continue Reading Full Article NOLLYWOOD UPDATES Iyabo Ojo Says Attitudes Toward Single Mothers Are Changing By Witty Pascal Entertainment Editor Witty Pascal Home Comment Dec 20, 2025 May 15, 2026 2 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has said societal attitudes toward single mothers are shifting, with more men now seeking committed relationships rather than casual arrangements. Speaking about the evolving perception of single motherhood, Ojo said the status is no longer viewed as a social stigma, noting that many single mothers and their children are thriving across different areas of life. ADVERTISEMENT According to the actress, some men now deliberately pursue relationships with single mothers because of their maturity and life experience. She added that these men often make their intentions clear from the outset, including a desire for marriage. Ojo encouraged women who have experienced failed relationships not to feel discouraged, saying acceptance and commitment can still come from future partners. She emphasized that a past breakup does not diminish a woman’s value or prospects. ADVERTISEMENT In a personal remark, the actress described herself as an advocate for single mothers, urging them to embrace confidence, resilience, and self-worth. She advised women in similar situations not to feel ashamed of their status and to focus on personal growth and stability. Her comments reflect broader conversations in Nigeria about changing family structures, gender expectations, and relationships, particularly as social norms continue to evolve. Trending Now US Democrats' Rwanda Record: Peaceful Change and Congo Sovereignty . Policy and Reforms Tanzania Community Grants: Who Benefits and What Comes Next . Government Announcements Ghana–Canada Seafarer Deal Does Not Guarantee Jobs . Job & Opportunity South Africa Elections 2026: DA Leads Gauteng as Count Advances . Elections Monitoring Popular Today Biography Poco Lee Biography: Age, Real Name, Dance Career and Songs . Biography Eric Omondi Biography: Comedy, Activism and Public Life . Biography Who Is Snit Habteab, Eritrea’s Miss World Trailblazer? . Entertainment Poco Lee UK Case Sparks Consent Debate Among Nigerian Stars . Entertainment FOLA Leads 2026 Headies Nominations Ahead of Toronto . ADVERTISEMENT The remarks were reported by Tribune Online. ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Biography Poco Lee Biography: Age, Real Name, Dance Career and Songs Inside the Nigerian dancer’s rise from Ojo street shows to Afrobeats stages, music and global fame. . Biography Eric Omondi Biography: Comedy, Activism and Public Life How Eric Omondi rose through Churchill Show and became a prominent Kenyan activist. . Biography Who Is Snit Habteab, Eritrea’s Miss World Trailblazer? The neuroscientist and educator became Eritrea’s first Miss World entrant and reached the Top 6 . Entertainment Poco Lee UK Case Sparks Consent Debate Among Nigerian Stars The dancer faces five sexual offence charges and returns to court on September 15. . Tags Entertainment Entertainment Nigerian Entertainment Nigerian Entertainment Nigeria Nigeria