Chad’s President Mahamat Idriss Deby has issued a stark warning that his country may withdraw from a regional security coalition, citing frustrations over its effectiveness in countering insurgent threats in the Lake Chad region. Deby’s remarks came during a visit to the area on Sunday, where he expressed concerns about the Multinational Joint Task Force’s (MNJTF) impact in tackling armed groups. The announcement followed an attack in late October that claimed the lives of around 40 Chadian soldiers. The incident, reportedly carried out by suspected Boko Haram militants, highlights the ongoing security challenges facing the region. The Lake Chad…
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Ohene Anochie
Senior Reporter at AMN News Agency, known for his insightful journalism and in-depth coverage of current events.
The World Health Organization on Friday said almost a million doses of mpox vaccines have been allocated to nine countries in Africa. This follows the establishment last month of an Access and Allocation Mechanism (AAM) to support the equitable and timely access to mpox vaccines in Africa. “So far, more than 50,000 people have been vaccinated against mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, thanks to donations from the United States and the European Commission,” said WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. The announcement comes as the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa…
America’s employers added just 12,000 jobs in October, a total that economists say was held down by the effects of strikes and hurricanes that left many workers temporarily off payrolls. The report provided a somewhat blurry view of the job market at the end of a presidential race that has pivoted heavily on voters’ feelings about the economy. Last month’s hiring gain was down significantly from the 223,000 jobs that were added in September. But economists have estimated that Hurricanes Helene and Milton, combined with strikes at Boeing and elsewhere, had the effect of pushing down net job growth by tens of thousands of…
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump hosted rallies within 7 miles of each other Friday night in the Milwaukee area as part of a fevered final push for votes in swing-state Wisconsin’s largest county. Milwaukee is home to the most Democratic votes in Wisconsin, but its conservative suburbs are where most Republicans live and are a critical area for Trump as he tries to reclaim the state he narrowly won in 2016 and lost in 2020. One reason for his defeat was a drop in support in those Milwaukee suburbs and an increase in Democratic votes in the city. “Both candidates recognize that…
According to figures from the United Nations World Tourism Organization, international traveller arrivals in Africa in 2023 reached 96% of pre-pandemic levels. This performance had placed the continent above the global average of 88%. Luxury tourism has also returned to pre-covid levels and continues to grow. Citing market studies in the global sector of luxury travel, consulting firm Deloite projected a compound annual growth rate of 7.6% until 2030. In southern Africa, the sector should even exceed its 2019 results by the end of this year, The Southern & East African Tourism Update reported citing travel agency Go vacation Africa. Mauritius…
The government of Mauritius on Friday (Nov. 1) banned access to social media websites ahead of parliamentary elections on Nov. 10. The directive was announced by the national communications regulator, which said social media sites will be banned until Nov. 11, the day after the election. The unprecedented social media ban follows a wiretapping scandal which rocked the country last month when recorded conversations of politicians, business people, and members of civil society were leaked on social media. According to media freedom advocacy group Reporters Without Borders, the recorded conversations of five well-known journalists were also published on social…
A staunch Journalist, Ohene Anochie challenges readers to reconsider the boundaries between domestic slavery and colonialism, arguing that both systems are based on similar structures of oppression and exploitation. Anochie’s article, which has sparked widespread debate, contends that the legacy of colonial rule continues to be replicated in modern forms of subjugation within African societies, particularly through internal systems of exploitation and oppression. Anochie begins by pointing out that while colonialism is universally condemned for its role in stripping Africa of its resources and undermining local cultures, domestic slavery remains a somewhat taboo subject that is seldom criticized with…
The frustration among Africa’s youth towards their political leaders has reached a boiling point. Many young Africans feel abandoned, believing that their leaders are indifferent to their plight and even take pleasure in their struggles. This sentiment reflects a disturbing trend where those in power seem more interested in maintaining their grip on authority than in advancing the welfare of their nations. Across the continent, high unemployment rates, lack of affordable housing, and limited access to quality healthcare and education have left millions of young Africans struggling. While leaders speak of ambitious visions for national development and pan-African unity,…
An outspoken Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Sam George, has stirred public debate by openly challenging the government to reopen Parliament, casting doubts on its ability to do so without facing repercussions. In a pointed message aimed at government officials, he stated, “If you think you have power, come and open Parliament and please your paymasters.” This comment posted on his twitter handle, comes as parliamentary activities have slowed, with growing concerns about the government’s perceived unwillingness to address pressing national issues. George’s words appear directed at those in leadership positions whom he accuses of prioritizing the interests of…
Flash floods in eastern Spain swept away cars, turned village streets into rivers, cut rail lines and highways and killed at least 95 people in the worst natural disaster to hit the European nation in recent memory. Storms that began Tuesday and continued Wednesday caused flooding across a wide swathe of southern and eastern Spain, from Malaga to Valencia. Mud-colored water swept vehicles down streets at dangerous speeds. Pieces of wood floated among household goods. Police and rescue workers used helicopters to evacuate people from their homes and rubber boats to reach drivers trapped on car roofs. Emergency…
