AFRICA

Brazzaville, Congo | Xinhua | Kenyan President William Ruto said on Saturday that Kenya will lift visa requirements for all Africans by the end of 2023 with the aim of boosting trade with African countries. “By the end of this year, no African will need a visa to enter Kenya. The …

Cairo, Egypt | Xinhua | Egypt warned on Saturday of the grave risks and unprecedented humanitarian and security repercussions that could be caused by an Israeli large-scale ground attack on the Gaza Strip. In a statement by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry, Egypt held the Israeli government responsible for violating a resolution …

The recently introduced African Football League wants to reshape football on the continent. It showcases top-tier club football in Africa and is intent on reshaping fundamentals like broadcasting, sponsorship and prize money. It’s also getting widespread support, already. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | The African Football League (AFL) made …

Harare, Zimbabwe | Xinhua | The Chinese government on Thursday handed over to Zimbabwe a new parliament building that was constructed and funded by China through a grant. Tang Wenhong, vice chairman of China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) and head of a visiting Chinese delegation, officially handed over the …

 In a major step, Nigeria has signalled its intention to crack down on endangered wildlife trafficking by publicly burning a large quantity of confiscated animal products. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY |  In a ground-breaking move, Nigeria has publicly destroyed tons of seized wildlife products, including pangolin scales and leopard, …

Kinshasa, DRC | Xinhua | Details on the withdrawal plan of the peacekeeping mission from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) will be completed by Nov. 15, DRC Vice Prime Minister Christophe Lutundula said late Monday. Lutundula, also the Congolese foreign minister, outlined the key phases of the withdrawal …

HOTEL REVIEW | THE INDEPENDENT | Newly opened The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town offers exciting new food and beverage outlets to entice the palates of visitors and locals enjoying a weekend away in Zanzibar’s ancient city The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town recently opened in the heart of Zanzibar’s …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is set to close its embassy in Uganda, ambassador Jong Tong Hak has revealed. In a courtesy call to President, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at State House Entebbe, Hak informed him that North Korea has taken a strategic measure …

Kigali has taken internet delivery into the Stratosphere with a high-speed internet test in partnership with Japan’s Softbank. The successful test shows that even in the most remote areas, high-speed, affordable internet is possible. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Rwanda is positioning itself as an early contender in a …

Kivu, DRC  |  THE INDEPENDENT | Fierce fighting between the M23 rebels and the Militia Coalition under the Wazalendo (Patriots) umbrella has resumed in North Kivu province, in the  Democratic of Congo (DRC) after a five-day lull. Bertrand Bisimwa, the M23 rebels’ President accused Wazalendo and the government army of …