DRC’s east ‘at breaking point’ as M23’s advances worsen security, humanitarian crises

The security and humanitarian situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has further deteriorated, despite the recently held peaceful elections, as M23 rebels continue to expand its territory, the United Nations has warned. The armed group M23 “is making significant advances and expanding its territory to unprecedented levels,” Bintou Keita, the head […]

Foot-ball: Morocco Books U17 World Cup Place after Beating Algeria 3-0 in Constantine

Morocco booked a place at the U17 FIFA World Cup finals after defeating on Wednesday in Constantine hosts Algeria 3-0 in the quarter finals of U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). With their stunning victory in a fully packed stadium over Algeria, the Atlas Cubs make it to the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of […]

Zambia reduces power generation from Kariba Dam

Zambia has reduced hydropower production at the Kariba Dam because of rapidly declining water levels at the world’s biggest man-made reservoir. The power station straddles the border with Zimbabwe and supply both countries with electricity. According to Reuters, the two countries have agreed to reduce electricity production on each side of the border, from about […]