Word of the Day: “No shortcuts exist to the top of a palm tree.” – African Proverb.

Today in history in 1808,
“Law signed by U.S. President Thomas Jefferson, The Act Prohibiting the Importation of Slaves, goes into effect. Some smuggling of enslaved Africans continues until the U.S. Civil War is fought to end slavery.”
Source: https://www.africatodayyesterday.org/days/31-dec

News highlights from Africa and beyond (January 1, 2024).

Nigeria:

1. Magnus Abe ‘Dumps’ SDP, Set To Returns To APC – Read more
2. PDP reacts to Tinubu’s “empty” New Year broadcast – Read more
3. Tinubu Signs N28.7 Trillion 2024 Budget Into Law – Read more
4. “I am happy President Tinubu increased fuel pump price” – Buhari – Read more
5. Five Promises From Tinubu’s New Year Message – Read more
6. English Premier League Table After Liverpool Won 4-2 Against Newcastle On Monday – Read more
7. Real reason I removed fuel subsidy – Tinubu opens up in New Year message to Nigerians – Read more
8. Bygones is not bygnones – Bella Shmurda sends out new year message hours after Naira Marley welcomed his fans to the new year – Read more
9. Scores Of Passengers Travelling For New Year’s Celebrations Kidnapped In Cross River – Read more
10. “Humility” – Reactions as Osimhen attends small church for cross-over service in his vicinity – Read more

Kenya:

1. Bungoma Man Who Begged Govt for Job Transforms His Life with Photography Business: “Tusichague Kazi” – Read more
2. NEWS JUST IN: Government To Raise Police Officers Salaries By This Amount From July, 2024 – Read more
3. Uproar, Okiya Omtatah Wants Honourable Court to Compel IG Koome to Order Police Officers to do This – Read more
4. Body of former KVDA managing director Tubei discovered 12 years later – Read more
5. Peter Salasya Allege How Rift Valley MPs Behave That Is Different From Mount Kenya Leaders – Read more
6. “Atanimaliza Na Hii kiKitu Yake Ya Punda” ,Nyeri Woman Divorce’s Husband Over Big “MJULUS” – Read more
7. Christina Shusho’s figure-hugging black dress elicits mixed reaction – Read more
8. Kenya Power to end postpaid meters in rural areas – Read more
9. Bad News To Day School Parents Following The Latest Directives From The Government – Read more
10. “I am Ready” Ex Mungiki Maina Njenga Sends Plea To Gachagua After Arrest Of More Than 100 Youths – Read more

Ghana:

1. “Confusion ay3 basaaa” – Maame Yeboah Asiedu’s marriage sets tongues waging on social media – Read more
2. 2023 AFCON: 3 Players Who Were Unlucky to Miss Out on Ghana’s AFCON Squad – Read more
3. Democratic Transformers Forum urges the youth in Ghana to rally support for Mahama and the NDC – Read more
4. BECE 2023: Meet the 9-year-old boy who gained admission to Mfantsipim School – Read more
5. NDC’s resolve to protect votes: The way forward – Read more
6. I’m walking into 2024 loving the curves my mama gave me and ready to crush it – my red dress is doing its thing – Read more
7. Full List: Black Stars coach Hughton names 27-man squad for AFCON 2023 – Read more
8. Why White Sheep Named Sergeant Charles ‘Led’ Ghana Army 2BN Wreath-Laying – Read more
9. Deaths, Mahama presidency, Putin, AFCON – Full details of Nigel Gaisie’s 2024 prophecies – Read more
10. Dollar to Cedi Exchange rate for 1st January 2024 – Read more

Uganda:

1. Kagame, Kiir Yet To Congratulate Tshisekedi Over Election Win – Read more
2. VIDEO: Vocal Opposition MP Questions Whether Museveni Feeds On a Buffalo Or a Lion Every Day – Read more
3. Bank Of Uganda Boss Perishes In a Road Accident – Read more
4. NEW YEAR’S MESSAGE: Mbarara Referral Hospital Director Task Mbarara City Authorities To Secure Cemetery Land – Read more
5. City Building Bursts Into Flames After New Year’s Fire Works Display – Read more
6. 2024: Museveni Sets Two Conditions In Order To Retire – Read more
7. Enkuuka Tobongoota: Chaos erupts, artists injured and others pelted with objects – Read more
8. ‘Desperate’ Premier League Fans Reckon Pre-Game Bonk Helps Their Team Win on the Pitch – Read more
9. Some Early Symptoms of AIDS You Should Know About – Read more
10. Anna Talia Oze’s Wedding Inspires Lydia Jazmine to Start Relationship – Read more

South Africa:

1. Watch: Lynn Forbes decorates AKA’s grave with flowers – Read more
2. Residents are Tired of Suffering, Ready for Change. Mk is really taking Over South Africa – Read more
3. Operation Dudula drop a bombshell on Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi. See what they said that got people afraid – Read more
4. Continue resting in peace: Mzansi celebs who died in 2023 – Read more
5. Revealed what the followers of Bushiri were doing here – Read more
6. South Africans call for the arrest of Zodwa Wabantu as her disturbing video goes viral – Read more
7. Did Someone Poison South Africa’s Minister of Home Affairs, Aaron Motsoaledi? – Read more
8. Breaking news: Jacob Zuma in big trouble in KZN. See why – Read more
9. SASSA announces January 2024 old age grants payment date – Read more
10. “You Will Never Rule SA Again, You Belong To Jail” Powerful ANC Leader Mocks Zuma, Sends A Warning – Read more

Tanzania:

1. NEW YEAR 2024: VP pledges more democracy – Read more
2. Mwinyi orders implementation of transport master plan – Read more
3. Japan earthquake updates: 7.6 temblor traps people in fallen homes – Read more
4. Samia eyes stronger DRC ties – Read more
5. Happy New Year, Madam President Samia Suluhu Hassan – Read more
6. I’m a 54-year-old mom with abs – trolls say muscles make me look like a man but I feel like a baddie – Read more
7. Mapinduzi Cup: Singida, Simba in tricky fixtures today – Read more
8. 12 Things We Need to Know About Real Love – Read more
9. Tiwa Savage releases New Year photos – Read more
10. Stuck in Malta: ATCL plane grounded for 3 years – Read more

Cameroon:

1. Celebrities React As Nollywood Actor, Zack Orji Reportedly Slumps, Rushed to Hospital – Read more
2. New SDF Chair: Biya a “Catastrophic Failure” for Anglophone Crisis, Re-echoes Return to Federalism – Read more
3. You’ll Never See Me Again – Singer, Mayorkun Vows Never To Perform In Calabar Again After His Item Was Stolen – Read more
4. Controversy Erupts in Cameroon over Alleged Theft by Football Player Martin Hongla – Read more
5. Paul Biya Threatens Separatists, Boko Haram to Drop Weapons – Read more

Senegal:

1. La réponse de Pape Alé Niang à Macky Sall : « M. Président vous vous êtes trompé » – Read more
2. Nécrologie : D. M. a finalement rendu l’âme, il a été tué à Keur Massar – Read more
3. Karim Wade dénonce dans un discours son « exil forcé, après un procès arbitraire » (Vidéo) – Read more
4. C’est le cadeau d’une vie: Cristiano Ronaldo fait pleurer sa maman avec une incroyable surprise – Read more
5. Après sa blessure ce dimanche avec Tottenham: Pape Matar Sarr donne de ses nouvelles – Read more

Benin:

1. Liverpool regrette déjà le départ de Mohamed Salah! – Read more
2. Déclaration de Boni Yayi, président du parti Les Démocrates: « Il n’aura jamais ni un 3è mandat ni un 3è mandat déguisé au Bénin » – Read more
3. Ventre plat : consommés quotidiennement, ces deux aliments brûleraient la graisse abdominale – Read more
4. Massacre du « Noël noir » au Nigeria : Près de 200 civils tués de manière brutale – Read more
5. Déchargés au Port de Cotonou: AGL Bénin assure le transport de 24 transformateurs électriques – Read more

Liberia:

1. Liberia: President-elect Boakai Urges Investigation into Totota Tanker Explosion, Calls for Preventive Measures – Read more
2. News Analysis: Senator Milton Teahjay’s Argument Against Justice Nagbe’s Retirement Claims Falls Short – Read more
3. Massive earthquake hits western Japan, triggering tsunami warnings – Read more
4. New Year’s Eve Sweeps Across The Globe, But Wars Cast A Shadow On 2024 – Read more
5. National Anti- Human Trafficking Taskforce Holds Symposium – Read more

Haiti:

1. PSG: Qatar Allegedly Pressured French Government – Read more
2. Privacy Policy – Read more
3. ZFE in Lyon, Grenoble, and Strasbourg: Crit’Air 4 Vehicles Banned – Read more
4. Driving License at 17 Years Old: How Many Young People Are Affected? What Will Change? – Read more
5. In Morocco, Over a Thousand Migrants Arrested in the North of the Country, Near the Enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla – Read more

Global news headlines:

1. Tasman Highway crash: Teenage pedestrian killed at Orielton, highway closed in both directions – A teenage boy has died in a car crash on the Tasman highway in Tasmania. Read more
2. Oil Rises as Iran Warship Enters Red Sea Following Boat Attacks – Oil advanced after Iran sent a warship to the Red Sea in response to US Navy actions. Read more
3. The Moonwalkers: A Journey With Tom Hanks—An Immersive Reminder Of Humanity’s Greatest Adventure – An immersive experience in London tells the story of the Apollo missions and the moonwalkers. Read more
4. In County Cork the cost of a home rose 6% in 2023, now averaging €287,000 – The cost of a home in County Cork, Ireland, rose by 6% in 2023. Read more
5. Tragic twist after two children drowned in Swan River on New Year’s Eve – Two children who drowned in Swan River in Perth on New Year’s Eve had recently arrived in Australia as refugees from the Middle East. Read more
6. Today’s Wordle #927 Hints, Clues And Answer For Tuesday, January 2nd 2024 – Another year, another Wordle. Hints and clues for today’s Wordle puzzle. Read more
7. ‘Why are you lying?’: Woman says Uber driver tried to charge her $150 to return her phone – A woman’s viral video blasts her Uber driver for demanding a $150 fee to return her phone. Read more
8. Soros’ Southampton, NY estate latest to fall victim to fake 911 ‘swatting’ call – Soros’ estate becomes the latest high-profile target of a fake emergency call, a practice known as ‘swatting’. Read more
9. Eerie Mickey Mouse-inspired co-op horror revealed less than a day after the Mouse entered public domain – Nightmare Forge Games has revealed a co-op horror trailer for its new title, Infestation 88, featuring a version of Mickey Mouse. Read more
10. Australian killed fighting for Israel, reports say – An Australian man has been killed in Gaza after being called up for service in the Israeli army. Read more
11. Pac-12 record in bowl games: How has the conference fared in 2023? – The final season of the Pac-12 was successful with Washington emerging as a College Football Playoff contender. Read more
12. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Will Include \”Crying-Worthy\” Scene – The PS5 exclusive will make some players emotional when it releases. Read more
13. Travel experts share the 11 less popular destinations that they predict will become hot spots in 2024 – From the Congo offering unbeatable gorilla trekking to incredible food in South Korea. Read more
14. Kentucky Introduces New 2024 Laws: Electric Cars Face Double Taxation, Gas-Powered Ones Pay Only Single Tax – Owning an electric vehicle in Kentucky has become more costly due to the implementation of two new taxes. Read more
15. Samsung Insiders Confirm Three Stunning Galaxy S24 Ultra Decisions – Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Ultra will feature standout camera, S-Pen stylus, and AI specs. Read more
16. I want to end the parent’s dilemma of choosing between career and childcare – UK Education Secretary Gillian Keegan discusses the expansion of free childcare and its impact on working families. Read more
17. Alaskan Polar Bear dies of bird flu in world first – A polar bear in Alaska has become the first of its species to die from bird flu. Read more
18. Green Day Bash “MAGA Agenda” During “American Idiot” Performance on ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ – Green Day used their performance on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve to express their political views, generating backlash from Trump supporters. Read more
19. Nintendo Reveals the 30 Most-Downloaded Switch Games of 2023 – Nintendo shared a list of its 30 most-downloaded Switch games of 2023, led by the hit Japanese puzzle title ‘Suika Game.’ Read more
20. Shocking footage of ‘annoying’ trend sweeping our beaches divides Aussies – Australians are divided over the increasing trend of setting up cabanas on beaches, as shown in footage from Noosa Heads Main Beach. Read more

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