Kenya to fully switch to electric buses by 2027, CS Miano says
By: KBC
Trade Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano now says that the country expects to have moved fully towards the use of electric buses by the year 2027.
Miano said the move is in...
Israel retaliation kills nearly 200 Palestinians after Hamas operation
By:ALJAZEERA
At least 198 people have been killed and 1,610 wounded in the Palestinian enclave of Gaza during Israel’s retaliation after a deadly multi-pronged attack by Hamas forces into Israel, the health ministry says.
The growing...
New Country Policy and Institutional Assessment Report for Africa Points to Areas of Improvement Amid Challenges
WASHINGTON, September 12, 2023 — Despite new international challenges, poor harvests, and the price shocks of 2022, many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa saw improvements in their social inclusion policies and their structural policies—both of which are reflected in the latest Country Policy...
‘Safer than ever before’: Leaders celebrate centenary of Republic of Türkiye
By: TRT WORLD
Turkish President Erdogan reaffirms his commitment to advancing Türkiye into a promising second century while expressing unwavering confidence in the nation's safety and competence under his leadership.
Somaliland wants Berbera port to handle 30 percent of Ethiopia’s cargo
By: Original Deutsche Welle amharic
Somaliland government plans for Berbera port to handle 30 percent of Ethiopia’s cargo. For this, an agreement regarding port usage and customs procedures should be signed between Ethiopia and Somaliland. The agreement is likely...
Libya floods:Toll from devastating floods in Libyan city passes 5,100 dead, authorities struggle to get in aid
BY: AP
DERNA, Libya (AP) — Search teams combed streets, wrecked buildings and even the sea for bodies in a devastated eastern Libyan city on Wednesday, where authorities said massive flooding had killed at least 5,100 people, with the toll...
Ugandan Paralympic sets personal best record
By: BBC AFRICA
The youngest competitor at the Paralympic Games, 14-year-old Ugandan swimmer Husnah Kukundakwe, has set a personal best record.
She said she hoped her success would help change attitudes towards people with disabilities in her home country.
Kukundakwe failed to make the 100-metre breaststroke final...
Türkiye commemorates July 15 coup attempt, remembers victims
BY ANADOLU AGENCY
Türkiye on Saturday commemorated the victims of the July 15, 2016 defeated coup attempt by the Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETÖ), which left at least 252 dead and over 2,700 injured.
Millions of Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr
By: ALJAZEERA
Muslims around the world have celebrated Eid al-Fitr, the festival marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, with prayer, reunions with family and friends, new clothes and sweet treats.
Türkiye declares 3-day national mourning for Gaza attack victims: President Erdogan
By: ANADOLU AGENCY
Türkiye has declared three days of national mourning in honor of those Palestinians who died in recent attacks on Gaza, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Wednesday.
A national mourning period...