DEATH TOLL FROM TRIBAL CLASHES IN SUDAN’S SOUTH RISES TO 60

Sun 17 July 2022: Tribal clashes in Sudan‘s southern Blue Nile state, on the border with Ethiopia, have killed 60 and wounded 163 people since erupting nearly a week ago, the state’s health minister said. “Thirteen of the wounded are in a serious condition and will be transferred to hospitals in Khartoum,” Jamal Nasser told AFP by phone from […]

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EXPORTS OF ALGERIAN GAS TO ITALY INCREASE BY 4 BILLION CUBIC METERS

Sun 17 July 2022: Algeria will increase its gas exports to Italy by 4 billion cubic meters beginning next week, according to the official APS news agency, without specifying a time frame for the increased delivery round. The Algerian energy giant Sonatrach will ensure the delivery of this additional natural gas shipment to its Italian […]

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POWERFUL BLAST HITS A POPULAR HOTEL IN SOMALIA, CAUSING MULTIPLE CASUALTIES

Sun 17 July 2022: Multiple casualties were reported in southern Somalia on Sunday as a powerful explosion struck a popular hotel frequented by regional authorities, officials confirmed. The blast was the result of a car bomb that targeted Nur Dob hotel in the town of Jowhar, wounding several people including local authorities, among them the […]

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SA-UK MISSION FACILITATES SA’S MOVE TOWARDS HYDROGEN ECONOMY

Fri 15 July 2022: Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, says the South African delegation’s recent visit to the United Kingdom will propel South Africa’s hydrogen economy to greater heights. According to the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), the team representing South Africa explored potential trade relationships to support high technology […]

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FASTEST MAN OF AFRICA GETS US VISA LESS THAN 24 HOURS BEFORE WORLD RACE

Thu 14 July 2022: Despite receiving his visa to travel to the United States less than 24 hours before the event, Africa’s fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala, said he is “positive” he will compete at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, Reuters reported. Omanyala, who is on the entry list for the 100-meter race, initially […]

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PRINCE HARRY TO GIVE KEYNOTE SPEECH AT UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR NELSON MANDELA DAY

Thu 14 July 2022: Next week, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be in New York for the keynote address at a UN event. The event is being held in honour of former South African President Nelson Mandela. A spokesperson for the United Nations has confirmed to the media that Harry and Meghan will be […]

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