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One Africa News Today Video Summary – week – 01 April 2024
https://youtu.be/muwrjuyZhLw One Africa News Today – your go-to source for the latest news and updates from across the African continent. Unite, Inspire, Empower, and Drive Change with us as we bring you the pulse of a limitless Africa! 🌍📰 At One Africa News Today, we strive to provide comprehensive and unbiased access of political affairs, business developments, social issues, and cultural events that shape the
Nigeria's Dangote Refinery Begins Local Supply of Petroleum
Nigeria's long-awaited Dangote oil refinery has commenced supplying petroleum products to the local market, marking a significant milestone in the country's journey toward energy independence. The refinery, situated on a peninsula near Lagos, was constructed at a cost of $20 billion by Aliko Dangote, Africa's wealthiest individual, and represents the largest refinery project on the continent.
Dondo Mogajane departs as Director and Chairman of New Development Bank
Dondo Mogajane has stepped down as the Director for South Africa and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the New Development Bank (NDB) following the conclusion of his two-year term of service at the end of March. Established in 2015 by founding members Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS), the NDB aims to mobilise funding and capital for high-impact investments in infrastructure and
Zimbabwe Declares El Niño Drought National Disaster
Zimbabwe has officially declared a national disaster due to the severe drought caused by the El Niño climate event. President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced the declaration, stressing the urgent need for assistance to alleviate the suffering of millions facing hunger. The country is estimated to require over $2 billion in aid to address the crisis effectively.
Late to Reboard: Tourists Stranded Mid-Cruise in São Tomé
After what started as a dream voyage, several American travellers found themselves stranded in West Africa mid-cruise while en route from Cape Town, South Africa, to Barcelona, Spain. The ordeal began when the Norwegian Cruise Line's ship they were aboard, the Norwegian Dawn, made a stop just off the coast of West Africa. Jay and Jill Campbell, along with other passengers, opted to explore the nearby island of São
Nigeria's Dangote Refinery Begins Local Supply of Petroleum
Nigeria's long-awaited Dangote oil refinery has commenced supplying petroleum products to the local market, marking a significant milestone in the country's journey toward energy independence. The refinery, situated on a peninsula near Lagos, was constructed at a cost of $20 billion by Aliko Dangote, Africa's wealthiest individual, and represents the largest refinery project on the continent.
April Fools Joke Gone Wrong: Davido Takes Legal Action Over False Drug Arrest Story
Nigerian singer-songwriter Davido has announced that he is pursuing legal action after an April Fools' Day article falsely claimed that he had been arrested for drug offences. The 31-year-old Afrobeats star, whose real name is David Adedeji Adeleke, expressed his dismay over the fabricated story, which alleged that he was detained after cocaine was purportedly found on his private jet.
DR Congo Appoints First Female Prime Minister, Judith Tuluka
President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has appointed the country's first-ever female prime minister, Judith Suminwa Tuluka. An economist by profession, she succeeds Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde following Tshisekedi's re-election on December 20. Suminwa Tuluka, who previously served as planning minister, expressed her acknowledgement of the immense responsibility bestowed upon her during a
Yango Delivery Launches Cargo Express to Enhance Logistics in Africa
Yango Delivery, an African logistics startup, has introduced a new feature called Cargo Express aimed at improving the delivery of large and oversized items across the continent. This initiative addresses challenges in the logistics sector, such as unclear pricing and operational inefficiencies. Initially available in major metropolitan areas likeAccra, Abidjan, and Lusaka, Cargo Express offers several advantages
Bassirou Diomaye Faye Sworn in as Senegal's Youngest President
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a left-wing pan-Africanist, has been inaugurated as the youngest president of Senegal after securing a first-round victory in the presidential election. Faye, aged 44, assumed office with a pledge of radical reform, just 10 days after his release from prison. Despite never holding elected office before, Faye's landslide victory was celebrated by several African leaders who attended his
Dr Adesina Urges Political Commitment for Inga 3 Dam Project
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group, has emphasised the necessity of significant political commitment to initiate construction work on the Inga 3 dam in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Inga 3 dam has the potential to meet the power needs of numerous countries in central and southern Africa. During a recent meeting with the Board of Directors of the Development Bank of
Cyclone Devastates Madagascar: 18 Lives Lost, Thousands Displaced
Madagascar, an island nation in the Indian Ocean, has been reeling from the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Gamane, which wreaked havoc upon making landfall on the northern coast. The cyclone, packing average winds of 150 km per hour and gusts of 210 km per hour, struck north of Vohémar in northeast Madagascar on March 27. The impact of Cyclone Gamane has been severe, claiming at least 18 lives and displacing
One Africa News Today Video Summary – week – 25 March 2024
https://youtu.be/DAGbgFSP-yk One Africa News Today – your go-to source for the latest news and updates from across the African continent. Unite, Inspire, Empower, and Drive Change with us as we bring you the pulse of a limitless Africa! 🌍📰 At One Africa News Today, we strive to provide comprehensive and unbiased access of political affairs, business developments, social issues, and cultural events that shape the
MTN Group Initiates Strategic Exit from Guinea-Bissau and Guinea-Conakry
Africa's telecommunications giant, MTN Group, has embarked on a strategic shift, opting to exit smaller markets within the West and Central African region. In its latest move, MTN has accepted an offer from Telecel, an Africa-focused telecommunications service provider, for the sale of its equity interests in MTN Guinea-Bissau and Guinea-Conakry. The decision, unveiled in MTN's 2023 financials, underscores the
Ghana Launches Ambitious "One-Student, One Laptop" Initiative
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo inaugurated Ghana's groundbreaking "One-Student, One Laptop" initiative, marking a significant milestone in the nation's education sector under the Ghana Smart Schools Project. The initiative encompasses the distribution of 1.3 million educational tablets to Senior High School students and the construction of 100 smart schools across all sixteen regions of Ghana.