William Ruto off to Germany to find 200,000 jobs for Kenyans
President William Ruto has said that he is aiming to secure opportunities for Kenyans to find employment in Germany, amid a worsening unemployment crisis in his country.
He made the shortly before departing for Europe for a G20 meeting.
More than a dozen African leaders are heading to the German capital, Berlin, to seek economic opportunities, including labour export deals and increased investment in Africa’s economy.
“Germany’s...
Ex-DRC Prime Minister pulls out of Presidential race
The former Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Augustin Matata Ponyo, has withdrawn from next month's presidential election.
He said he would now be backing Moïse Katumbi, a millionaire businessman and former governor of the Katanga region.
Representatives of DR Congo's main opposition parties held talks earlier this week on how to ensure the election would be fair, and to investigate the possibility of...
Woman takes own life after death of her son in Zambia
A woman in her late 20s has taken her own life barely a week after the death her beloved son in Zambia.
The deceased woman has been identified as Lisabel Eunice Daka.
Her friend confirmed of the development in a statement posted on her official facebook page.
"Losing your only child was not easy but taking your life was not a solution dear friend may you soul...
Rapper Snoop Dogg quits smoking after years of marijuana use
Snoop Dogg, who has built a public persona around his copious marijuana intake, says he is giving up smoking.
The hip-hop star, whose real name is Calvin Broadus, made the surprise announcement on social media.
"After much consideration & conversation with my family, I’ve decided to give up smoke. Please respect my privacy at this time,” he posted on Instagram, external and X., external
He did not...
Zimbabwe declares state of emergency over cholera outbreak
Zimbabwe has declared a state of emergency in the capital Harare over a cholera outbreak.
The outbreak has so far killed dozens of people with more than 7,000 suspected cases.
The city authorities say the outbreak, spreading throughout the city, has invoked memories of a deadly outbreak in 2008, in which thousands died.
"We have declared a state of emergency because of cholera," local media quoted Mayor...
