Kenyan government recommends regulating, not banning TikTok | Africanews: Kenya's government is cautioning against a blanket ban on TikTok despite growing ...
africanews.com/2024/04/25/kenyan-government-recommends-regulating-not-banning-tiktok/
Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
Cote d’Ivoire health workers bike to combat malaria in villages | Africanews: As the global progress against malaria slows down, the World Health Organization is ...
africanews.com/2024/04/25/cote-divoire-health-workers-bike-to-combat-malaria-in-villages/
Quick Glance: Combatting Malaria: Challenges and Solutions
- Progress in reducing malaria has stalled in recent years, especially in African regions. Pregnant women, young children, and other vulnerable groups continue to have limited access to malaria services.
- Infants and young children are disproportionately affected by malaria, especially in poorer households in sub-Saharan Africa. Pregnant women are at increased risk of malaria due to immunity loss.
- Refugees, migrants, and indigenous peoples are also at higher risk of malaria and often lack access to necessary services.
- Climate change and humanitarian emergencies contribute to making vulnerable populations more susceptible to malaria. Measures like combating discrimination and integrating malaria control interventions into universal health coverage can help achieve a malaria-free world.
Haiti: Former PM Henry submits resignation of cabinet, transitional council takes power | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/25/haiti-former-pm-henry-submits-resignation-of-his-cabinet-transitional-council-takes-power/
Over 100 inmates break free from a Nigerian prison after heavy rains | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/25/over-100-inmates-break-free-from-a-nigerian-prison-after-heavy-rains/
CAF Champions League: TP Mazembe “fully prepared to defend its chances” in semi-final game | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/25/caf-champions-league-tp-mazembe-fully-prepared-to-defend-its-chances-in-semi-final-game/
Togo: Expectations are high for Monday's legislative polls despite controversy | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/26/togo-expectations-are-high-for-upcoming-legislative-polls-despite-controversy/
Togo heads to 'controversial' legislative polls on Monday | Africanews: Togo will head to the polls on Monday in legislative elections that follow a series of ...
africanews.com/2024/04/26/togo-an-election-fraught-with-controversy/
Egypt rejects displacement of Palestinians into Sinai or any other place- President El-Sissi | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/26/egypt-rejects-any-displacement-of-palestinians-into-sinai-or-any-other-place-president-el-/
Ghana's vice President, Bawumia meets Pope Francis in historic Vatican visit | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/25/ghanas-vice-president-bawumia-meets-pope-francis-in-historic-vatican-visit/
Is Africa’s soil healthy enough for food security? [Business Africa] | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/25/is-africas-soil-healthy-enough-for-food-security-business-africa/
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Burkina Faso soldiers massacred over 200 civilians in a day, Human Rights Watch says | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/25/burkina-faso-soldiers-massacred-over-200-civilians-in-a-day-human-rights-watch-says/
Quick Glance: Burkina Faso Army Massacred 223 Civilians in Village Raid
- Military forces in Burkina Faso killed 223 civilians, including many children, in attacks on two villages in the northern region on February 25.
- Human Rights Watch called for an investigation into the massacres and international support to hold those responsible accountable.
- The country has been plagued by violence caused by jihadists, displacing over 2 million people, with a majority being children.
- Burkina Faso's army engaged in retaliatory actions, accusing civilians of collaborating with militants, resulting in massacres.
European leaders laud tougher migration policies but more people die on treacherous sea crossings | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/25/european-leaders-laud-tougher-migration-policies-but-more-people-die-on-treacherous-sea-cr/
Kenya: Local anti malaria drug production signals progress | Africanews: "If we get more investment in manufacturing of medicines and essential medicines ...
africanews.com/2024/04/25/kenya-local-anti-malaria-drug-production-signals-progress/
Guinness World Record: Chess champion returns home to Lagos | Africanews: Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya returned home to Lagos on Wednesday to a hero's ...
africanews.com/2024/04/25/guinness-world-record-chess-champion-returns-home-to-lagos/
Kenya floods: Nairobi residents grapple with aftermath | Africanews: As rain continues to batter Kenya, residents in the capital Nairobi grappled on Wednesday ...
africanews.com/2024/04/25/kenya-floods-nairobi-residents-grapple-with-aftermath/
Flooding in Tanzania kills 155 people as heavy rains continue in Eastern Africa | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/25/flooding-in-tanzania-kills-155-people-as-heavy-rains-continue-in-eastern-africa/
Rwanda: Inside the Kigali hotel set to receive expelled UK migrants | Africanews: "We have the ground for entertainment, we have a mini football ground ...
africanews.com/2024/04/25/rwanda-inside-the-kigali-hotel-set-to-receive-expelled-uk-migrants/
Over 282 million suffered acute food insecurity in 2023 - Report | Africanews: Over 282 million people in 59 countries and territories suffered acute food ...
africanews.com/2024/04/24/over-282-million-suffered-acute-food-insecurity-in-2023-report/
Quick Glance: Over 280 Million People Worldwide Affected by Severe Hunger
- Nearly 282 million individuals across various countries faced acute hunger in 2023, with the war-torn Gaza Strip having the highest number of people experiencing famine.
- The United Nations report revealed that 24 million more people were dealing with acute food shortages compared to 2022, primarily due to a significant decline in food security, especially in Gaza and Sudan.
- Of those on the brink of famine - 577,000 individuals - over 80% were located in Gaza, while numerous others in nations like South Sudan, Burkina Faso, Somalia, and Mali were also enduring extreme hunger.
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres labeled the report as 'a reckoning of human failure' and emphasized the need for an urgent response to address the root causes of acute hunger and malnutrition, as well as overhaul food supply systems.
Portugal has to “pay costs” for its colonial past - President | Africanews: Portugal’s president said late on Tuesday (Apr. 23) that his country was responsible ...
africanews.com/2024/04/24/portugal-has-to-pay-costs-for-its-colonial-past-president/
Africa: About 51 million lives saved through immunization programme - WHO | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/24/africa-about-51-million-lives-saved-through-immunization-programme-who/
Families of Ethiopia 737 Max crash victims seek revival of criminal charge against Boeing | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/25/families-of-ethiopia-737-max-crash-victims-urge-us-to-revive-criminal-charge-against-boein/
Sexual violence in conflict increased by 50% in 2023, says UN | Africanews: The UN's Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict presented the annual ...
africanews.com/2024/04/24/sexual-violence-in-conflict-increased-by-50-in-2023-says-un/
Expulsions in Rwanda: genesis of a controversial bill | Africanews: Britain's Parliament has finally passed a law to send some migrants to Rwanda ...
africanews.com/2024/04/24/expulsions-in-rwanda-genesis-of-a-controversial-bill/
Quick Glance: British Law on Deportation of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
- The new British deportation law aims to curb illegal migration and secure the reelection of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
- However, experts doubt the effectiveness of the law in stopping illegal migration to the UK.
- Rishi Sunak is under significant pressure due to political challenges in the election year, including inflation and healthcare issues.
- The Rwanda law intends to deport migrants without valid papers to Rwanda, although the efficacy of the law is being questioned.
Mali: Dozens of passengers abducted by suspected jihadists near Bandiagara freed | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/25/mali-dozens-of-abducted-passengers-near-bandiagara-freed/
Nairobi residents grapple with floods aftermath | Africanews: 35 people have died in Kenya since mid-March in flooding events that have affected more than 100 ...
africanews.com/2024/04/24/nairobi-residents-grapple-with-floods-aftermath/
Botswana rejects controversial UK proposal on asylum-seekers | Africanews: Botswana's foreign minister, Lemogang Kwape, has disclosed in an interview with a ...
africanews.com/2024/04/24/botswana-rejects-controversial-uk-proposal-on-asylum-seekers/
Muslim child beaten for allegedly attending church prayers | Africanews: Seven members of a Muslim family in Uganda have been arrested for allegedly assaulting ...
africanews.com/2024/04/24/muslim-child-beaten-for-allegedly-attending-church-prayers/
Building collapse kills 7 in Ethiopian capital | Africanews: A residential building collapsed in Ethiopia’s capital during the early hours of Wednesday ...
africanews.com/2024/04/24/building-collapse-kills-7-in-ethiopian-capital/
Tunisia recovers the bodies of 19 migrants who attempted to cross the Mediterranean to Europe | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/24/tunisia-recovers-the-bodies-of-19-migrants-who-attempted-to-cross-the-mediterranean-to-eur/
Promoting 'Challengers', American star Zendaya talks producing, shedding her Disney image | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/24/promoting-challengers-american-child-star-zendaya-talks-producing-shedding-her-disney-imag/
UK police arrest three of migrants' deaths in Channel | Africanews: "This tragic incident once again demonstrates the threat to life posed by these ...
africanews.com/2024/04/24/uk-police-arrest-three-of-migrants-deaths-in-channel/
Paris mayor is confident that water quality will allow Olympic swimming in the River Seine | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/24/paris-mayor-is-confident-that-water-quality-will-allow-olympic-swimming-in-the-river-seine/
Britain's home secretary defends deal to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/24/britains-home-secretary-defends-deal-to-deport-asylum-seekers-to-rwanda/
Rwanda says it is ready for migrants deported from UK | Africanews: The Rwandan government said Tuesday it welcomes the decision by the British parliament to ...
africanews.com/2024/04/24/rwanda-says-it-is-ready-for-migrants-deported-from-uk/
Niger, US begin talks on withdrawal of American troops | Africanews: "We can confirm that discussions have begun between the United States and Niger for ...
africanews.com/2024/04/24/niger-us-begin-talks-on-withdrawal-of-american-troops/
Usain Bolt hails Jude Bellingham's impact at Real Madrid | Africanews: Former sprinter and football fan Usain Bolt praised Jude Bellingham's impact at Real ...
africanews.com/2024/04/23/usain-bolt-hails-jude-bellinghams-impact-at-real-madrid/
Paris main airport unveils new baggage handling system ahead of the 2024 Olympics | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/24/paris-main-airport-unveils-new-baggage-handling-system-ahead-of-the-2024-olympics/
Israel-Hamas war: Humanitarian aid parachuted into northern Gaza | Africanews: The aid drop comes as satellite photos appear to show a new compound of tents ...
africanews.com/2024/04/23/humanitarian-aid-parachuted-into-northern-gaza/
Mali's political parties appeal to Supreme Court | Africanews: A group of Malian political parties and civil society organisations appealed to the Supreme Court ...
africanews.com/2024/04/24/malis-political-parties-appeal-to-supreme-court/
Niger-Benin pipeline: First drops of oil arrive at Sémè Kraké | Africanews: Niger is believed to be sitting on a billion barrels of crude reserves ...
africanews.com/2024/04/24/niger-benin-pipeline-first-drops-of-oil-arrive-at-seme-krake/
Morocco aiming to turn the north African kingdom into an aviation hub | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/24/morocco-aiming-to-turn-the-north-african-kingdom-into-an-aviation-hub/
At least 16 dead in latest migrant boat tragedy off the coast of Djibouti | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/23/at-least-16-dead-in-latest-migrant-boat-tragedy-off-the-coast-of-djibouti/
Quick Glance: Responsibility for Hitting a House with a Golf Shot
- Hitting a house with a golf shot requires a proper response, similar to a traffic accident hit-and-run situation.
- While homeowners on golf courses are often seen as self-reliant, both law and etiquette dictate that a golfer is responsible for damages.
- Ignoring responsibility after damaging a house can lead to legal consequences, emphasizing the importance of maintaining proper ethical behavior.
- Although the homeowner's reaction may vary, it is always crucial to take ownership and handle the situation appropriately.
Kenya bans use of plastic bags for organic waste | Africanews: The National Environment Management Authority says organic waste will have to be segregated and ...
africanews.com/2024/04/23/kenya-bans-use-of-plastic-bags-for-organic-waste/
Plastic pollution: global treaty talks underway in Canadian capital | Africanews: As the problem of plastic pollution escalates, thousands of delegates ...
africanews.com/2024/04/23/plastic-pollution-global-treaty-talks-underway-in-canadian-capital/
Burundi: The Talitha Koum centre breaking the taboo surrounding autism | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/23/burundi-the-talitha-koum-centre-breaking-the-taboo-surrounding-autism/
World Bank suspends funding for Tanzania tourism project | Africanews: The World Bank has suspended funding for a tourism project in Tanzania that caused the ...
africanews.com/2024/04/23/world-bank-suspends-funding-for-tanzania-tourism-project/
Chinese supermarket in Abuja shut for allegedly barring Nigerians | Africanews: The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) summoned the ...
africanews.com/2024/04/23/chinese-supermarket-in-abuja-shut-for-allegedly-barring-nigerians/
Police evict migrants from a makeshift tent camp in Paris | Africanews: Organisations working with migrants say evictions are intensifying ahead of the Olympic ...
africanews.com/2024/04/23/police-evict-migrants-from-a-makeshift-tent-camp-in-paris/
Resignation of Israeli Intel Chief amidst failures | Africanews: Israeli Military Intelligence Chief Aharon Haliva announced his resignation on Monday, April 22 ...
africanews.com/2024/04/22/resignation-of-israeli-intel-chief-amidst-failures/
Quick Glance: Israeli Military Intelligence Chief Resigns Over Hamas Attack Failures
- The head of Israeli military intelligence resigned due to the failures surrounding Hamas’ unprecedented attack on October 7, marking the first senior resignation in Israel's history.
- Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva’s resignation could trigger additional resignations among Israel’s top security officials in response to the Hamas attack that initiated the Gaza war.
- Haliva, alongside other military and security leaders, were expected to address the evident failures leading up to and during October 7.
- Israel and its esteemed security forces were caught entirely off guard by the Hamas attack on a Jewish holiday, shattering trust in the military. The resignation may contribute to rebuilding some of this trust.
More rain forecast for Kenya as flooding wreaks havoc | Africanews: It's estimated that over 100,000 people have been impacted by the above-average March to May ...
africanews.com/2024/04/23/more-rain-forecast-for-kenya-as-flooding-wreaks-havoc/
Nigeria seeking $2.25 billion in World Bank loans | Africanews: Nigeria has said it is seeking up to 2.25 billion dollars in World Bank loans ...
africanews.com/2024/04/23/nigeria-seeking-225-billion-in-world-bank-loans/
Brazil: Indigenous people gather for week-long protest in Brasilia | Africanews: Thousands of Indigenous people gathered in Brazil's capital on Monday at the ...
africanews.com/2024/04/23/brazil-indigenous-people-gather-for-week-long-protest-in-brasilia/
Excess heat and climate change pose health hazards for global workers | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/22/excess-heat-and-climate-change-pose-health-hazards-for-global-workers/
Togo: Women candidates campaign ahead legislative and regional elections | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/23/togo-women-candidates-campaign-for-more-seats-ahead-legislative-and-regional-elections/
At least 5 people have died while crossing English Channel, hours after UK approved deportation bill | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/23/at-least-5-people-have-died-while-crossing-english-channel-hours-after-uk-approved-deporta/
Mali: More than 110 civilians kidnapped by "suspected jihadists" | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/22/mali-more-than-110-civilians-kidnapped-by-suspected-jihadists/
Haiti: Health system near collapse as medicine dwindles and gangs attack hospitals | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/23/haiti-health-system-near-collapse-as-medicine-dwindles-and-gangs-attack-hospitals/
Earth Day Org calls for 60% reduction in plastic production by 2040 | Africanews: People around the world are marking World Earth Day, a reminder of the ...
africanews.com/2024/04/22/earth-day-org-calls-for-60-reduction-in-plastic-production-by-2040/
Six soldiers killed during an operation against bandits in Nigeria | Africanews: The ambush took place in the Shiroro district of Niger state where the army is ...
africanews.com/2024/04/22/six-soldiers-killed-during-an-operation-against-bandits-in-nigeria/
UK parliament passes controversial bill to send asylum seekers to Rwanda | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/23/uk-parliament-passes-controversial-bill-to-send-asylum-seekers-to-rwanda/
South Africa: Activists clean up Cape Town beach in celebration of Earth Day | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/23/south-africa-activists-clean-up-cape-town-beach-in-celebration-of-earth-day/
South Africa: Another loss for ANC to stop Jacob Zuma's MK party | Africanews: The Durban high court on Monday ruled in favour of the uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) ...
africanews.com/2024/04/22/south-africa-another-loss-for-anc-to-stop-former-leader-zumas-party-from-using-trademark/
Quick Glance: Court Rejects Delayed ANC Bid to Block Use of MK Trademark by Zuma's MK Party
- The KwaZulu-Natal High Court has dismissed the ANC’s bid to prohibit Jacob Zuma’s MK party from using the names and symbols of its disbanded anti-apartheid military wing.
- The judgment handed down allows the recently-established MK party, led by former president Jacob Zuma, to use the 'uMkhonto we Sizwe' name and symbols.
- The judgment highlighted that the ANC only considered the consequences of the name and symbols' use after Zuma publicly declared his support for the MK party.
- The court deemed the ANC's delayed application as 'self-created' due to the responsibility falling on party secretary general Fikile Mbalula to ensure timely action.
Protests against U.S. military presence in Niger continue | Africanews: Hundreds of people demonstrated on Sunday in Northern Niger calling for the immediate ...
africanews.com/2024/04/22/protests-against-us-military-presence-in-niger-continue/
Springboks confirm their Test fixture list for the rest of the year | Africanews: The four-times Rugby World Cup champions will play 13 Test matches over the ...
africanews.com/2024/04/22/springboks-confirm-their-test-fixture-list-for-the-rest-of-the-year/
Ethiopian distance runner and Olympic finalist Zerfe Wondemagegn banned 5 years for doping | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/22/ethiopian-distance-runner-and-olympic-finalist-zerfe-wondemagegn-banned-5-years-for-doping/
Heavy rains and floods paralyze Nairobi, death toll rises in Kenya | Africanews: Since mid-March, 35 people have died in floods that have affected over 100 ...
africanews.com/2024/04/22/heavy-rains-and-floods-paralyze-nairobi-death-toll-rises-in-kenya/
Can Kenya's new visa-free policy hurt tourism instead of boosting it? | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/22/can-kenyas-new-visa-free-policy-hurt-tourism-instead-of-boosting-it/
Tunisian Jews scale back annual pilgrimage to ancient synagogue because of security concerns | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/22/tunisian-jews-scale-back-annual-pilgrimage-to-ancient-synagogue-because-of-security-concer/
Gaza doctors deliver baby girl from mother killed in Israeli airstrike | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/22/gaza-doctors-deliver-baby-girl-from-mother-killed-in-israeli-airstrike/
Hundreds of thousands displaced by flooding in Burundi | Africanews: Government appeals to the international community for help coping with the aftermath of ...
africanews.com/2024/04/22/hundreds-of-thousands-displaced-by-flooding-in-burundi/
Ghana Mourns: Gospel music icon KODA passes away | Africanews: The musician died on Sunday from a condition yet to be made public.
africanews.com/2024/04/22/ghana-mourns-gospel-music-icon-koda-passes-away/
The Basketball Africa League, a boon for talents and sports infrastructure | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/22/la-basketball-africa-league-une-aubaine-pour-lafrique/
Pope Francis renews call for peace in the Middle East and Ukraine | Africanews: "I also continue to follow the situation in the Middle East with concern and ...
africanews.com/2024/04/22/pope-francis-renews-call-for-peace-in-the-middle-east-and-ukraine/
Ivory Coast: Women cooperative for vegetables transforming rural village | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/22/ivory-coast-women-cooperative-for-vegetables-transforming-rural-village/
Nigerian chess master plays for 60 hours in bid to set new world record | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/21/nigerian-chess-master-plays-for-60-hours-in-bid-to-set-new-world-record/
Quick Glance: Nigerian Chess Champion Sets New Record in New York
- Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya has surpassed the previous record for the longest chess marathon by playing an impressive 60 hours nonstop.
- Onakoya aims to raise $1 million for a charity supporting education for children across Africa.
- He competed against US chess champion Shawn Martinez and received support from celebrities like Davido and Adekunle Gold.
- The match garnered significant attention in Nigeria and was broadcast in multiple locations, including Lagos, with watch parties and digital billboards.
About 15 million Sudanese in need of urgent health assistance | Africanews: Seven-year-old Mohammed, who began showing symptoms of an enlarged spleen and severe ...
africanews.com/2024/04/21/about-15-million-sudanese-in-need-of-urgent-health-assistance/
Black Chicagoans feel left behind as millions marshaled for migrant crisis | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/21/black-chicagoans-feel-left-behind-as-millions-marshaled-for-migrant-crisis/
Environmental Volunteering: Activists gather in Lagos ahead of World Earth Day | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/21/environmental-volunteering-activists-gather-in-lagos-ahead-of-world-earth-day/
West African Sahel is becoming a drug smuggling corridor, UN warns, as seizures skyrocket | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/19/west-african-sahel-is-becoming-a-drug-smuggling-corridor-un-warns-as-seizures-skyrocket/
Egyptian,Turkish Foreign ministers urge de-escalation in the Middle East | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/21/egyptianturkish-foreign-ministers-urge-de-escalation-in-the-middle-east/
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