(Seychelles News Agency) – The President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, has sent a message of condolence to Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, following the terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall last week, the Foreign Affairs Department said on Tuesday. In his message, Ramkalawan said, “I am deeply saddened to learn of the devastating … Read More “Seychelles’ President sends condolence message to Russia after terrorist attack in Moscow” »
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A view shows the burnt-out Crocus City Hall concert venue in Krasnogorsk, outside Moscow, on March 26, 2024. At least 139 people were killed when gunmen in camouflage stormed Crocus City Hall, shooting spectators before setting the building on fire in the most fatal attack in Europe to have been claimed by Islamic State jihadists. … Read More “Russia blames Kyiv, West over Moscow gun attack” »
Parliament on Tuesday passed the 2024/25 National Budget where members adopted 44 votes of estimates. The budget is pegged at K5.98 trillion and the sum will be appropriated to the Consolidated Recurrent and Capital Accounts for the purpose set out in the Recurrent and Capital Estimates. The Agriculture Sector has a lion’s share of over … Read More “Malawi: 2024/25 National Budget Passed, DPP Says Implementation Is Key” »
Nairobi, Kenya (TAE)-In a sobering update from Kenya, authorities have initiated the process of releasing the remains of victims ensnared by the Shakahola starvation cult, a tragedy that has gripped the nation with its horrific details. Out of the 429 bodies exhumed from the dense Shakahola forest, a harrowing site of mass graves, 34 have … Read More “Kenyan Authorities Begin Release of Victims’ Remains from Shakahola Starvation Cult” »
Freetown, Sierra Leone (TAE) – As the melodious call of the Azaan reverberates through the streets of Sierra Leone, signaling the time for prayer, it also ushers in another day of fasting for the Muslim community during the holy month of Ramadan. In a country grappling with soaring temperatures, the act of fasting from dawn … Read More “Amidst Sweltering Heat, Sierra Leone’s Faithful Observe Ramadan with Resilience and Hope” »
The country is responsible for approximately 40% of all sector revenue in Africa. The rise of digital wallets has revolutionized the way we conduct financial transactions, offering a range of significant benefits as a payment method. Convenience, security, and accessibility are just some of the advantages these platforms offer users, allowing them to make transfers … Read More “South Africa leads the Fintech sector in the region” »
Women’s Coalition Against Cancer (WOCACA) has called upon the Government of Malawi and its stakeholders to invest more in cancer screening infrastructure and programs, enabling early diagnosis and better treatment outcomes. The call follows revelations that the National Cancer Centre does not have adequate human resource and equipment for detecting and treating colorectal cancer patients. … Read More “Malawi: ‘Malawi Does Not Have Capacity to Handle Colorectal Cancer Patients’” »
Kang Jung was accredited on Tuesday at the State House. (State House) Photo license (Seychelles News Agency) – Seychelles’ President Wavel Ramkalawan has been invited to participate in the first-ever Korea-Africa Summit in June by the newly accredited ambassador on behalf of the South Korean government. Kang Jung presented his credentials to the President on … Read More “Seychelles’ President invited to first Korea-Africa Summit in June” »
Dakar, Senegal (TAE) – In a historic turn of events, Senegal’s presidential election held on March 24, 2024, has concluded with Mr. Bassirou Diomaye Faye emerging as the victorious candidate. The peaceful and orderly conduct of the election has been widely praised, with outgoing President Macky Sall taking to social media to salute the smooth … Read More “Segenalese Sitting President Macky Sall Congratulates Mr Bassirou Diomaye Faye, President-Elect” »
Mandera, Kenya ( TAE) – A devastating explosion occurred at a modest hotel in Mandera, a town situated near the northeastern border of Kenya with Somalia, on Monday, March 25, resulting in the tragic loss of four lives and leaving 15 others wounded. The incident took place close to a local police station, intensifying concerns … Read More “Deadly Blast Strikes Hotel in Kenya, Killing Four” »