Chris Brown concert shines spotlight on violence against women in South Africa
Chris Brown's forthcoming concert in South Africa has led to renewed focus on the country's shocking levels of violence against...
Year: 2024
Super Eagles to boycott Libya match after being held at airport
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced that the Super Eagles will boycott the second leg of their Africa Cup...
Cameroonian banned reports on President Biya’s health
The Cameroonian authorities have banned the media from discussing the health of President Paul Biya, following rumours of his death....
Zambians struggle with electricity shortages driven by drought
Less than half of Zambia's 20 million people had access to electricity before Kariba's problems. Millions more have now been...
10 Unique initiatives by President Tinubu to transform Nigeria
In the realm of Nigerian politics, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's tenure has been met with both criticism and commendation. While...
Kenya’s first nuclear power plant faces opposition from coastal residents
An area has been set aside in Kenya's southern county of Kilifi for the construction of the country's first nuclear...
Ramaphosa mourns as S’Africa’s ex-finance minister dies at 65
Veteran politician ,Tito Mboweni, a former anti-apartheid activist who won praise for his fiscal prudence and for shaping the country’s...
Renowned Nigerian Poet to receive Golden Key of Smederevo at Serbian poetry festival
Celebrated Nigerian poet, Professor Niyi Osundare, has been named the recipient of the 2024 “Golden Key of Smederevo” award, marking...
Accra: Catholic Church takes stand against illegal mining also known as ‘Galamsey’
The Bishops of the Accra Archdiocese, alongside thousands of Catholic parishioners, organized an ‘Environmental Prayer Walk’ in the Ghanaian capital...
Guinea’s military junta enforces travel ban on ministers
Guinea's military junta chief, General Mamady Doumbouya, has imposed a ban on ministers traveling abroad without his explicit permission. This...
Nigerian scientist ranked among world’s top 2% for research in plant biology
Nigerian scientist Dr. Bartholomew Adeleke has been ranked among the top 2% of scientists globally, according to the latest report...
Namibia partners Nigeria’s ICPC, EFCC to enhance anti-corruption efforts
Namibia has reached out to Nigeria’s Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial...
Yoruba land history you may not know
Ife̩ bronze casting of Oduduwa, dated around 12th century, is in the British Museum. Historically, the Yoruba people have been...
Haiti PM and Kenya president urge partners to boost support for peacekeeping mission
The leaders of Kenya and Haiti on Friday urged international partners to honor their commitment to the U.N.-backed peacekeeping mission...
South African President cleared in $580K couch cash case after 2-year probe
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa won't face criminal charges over a hidden cash scandal that was revealed more than two...
UN says needs safe locations to house Lebanon displaced
The International Organization for Migration’s regional director has criticised the "minimal" support provided so far for the hundreds of thousands...
Travel bans unnecessary as Rwanda’s Marburg fever situation improves
The head of Africa's leading public health agency announced on Thursday that the Ebola-like Marburg fever outbreak in Rwanda is...
Senegal’s first AFCON 2025 qualifier without Cisse
On Friday, Senegal's held a training session ahead of their first leg match against Malawi in the 2025 Africa Cup...
Ramaphosa won’t be charged over farm scandal – SA prosecutor
South African prosecutors say they will not pursue criminal charges against President Cyril Ramaphosa in relation to the controversial farm...
Girls’ Vision for the Future: Elevating Girl Child Education in Africa
As we celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child 2024 under the theme “Girls’ Vision for the Future,” it...
Tunisian national team to face Comoros in 2025 AFCON qualifiers
The Tunisian national team continue their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign in a home and away 'double header'...
Mental health patients in Mali find their voice through theater
In the courtyard of the psychiatric ward in one of Bamako’s main hospitals, a small group of patients dance to...
International shipping regulator urges industry to reduce carbon pollution
For years, the international shipping industry has been criticized for making little progress in reducing the carbon-belching pollution released by...
UNICEF: Sudanese children bear brunt of vicious war
During an interview from Sudan, UNICEF Representative in the country Sheldon Yett said, “Kids, didn't start this war. They are...
UN envoy urges South Sudan to ‘make transition extension count’
UN Special Representative for South Sudan, Nicholas Haysom held his first press briefing today (9 Oct) after the country’s leaders...
The 91-year-old African president who keeps defying death rumours
Speculation over the wellbeing and whereabouts of Cameroon’s 91-year-old President Paul Biya has become a hot topic across Africa this...
Boat accidents in DRC: a growing concern for travelers
The number of boats capsizing in the Democratic Republic of Congo is rising as more individuals opt for wooden vessels...
Gambia cracks down on ‘ghost workers’, halts salaries of over 3,000 civil servants
The Personnel Management Office (PMO) has launched an extensive staff audit aimed at eradicating the persistent issue of "ghost workers"...
Burkina Faso authorities urged to restore media freedom after VOA suspension
Burkina Faso's government is facing growing calls to lift its recent suspension of Voice of America (VOA) broadcasts, as media...
Vhutshilo Mountain School offers care, education for AIDS orphans in Limpopo
Vhutshilo Mountain School, located in Tshikombani village, Limpopo, has been providing care for AIDS orphans since 2002, offering a lifeline...
Liberia: Minister Amin Modad resigned after driving progress in trade reforms
Monrovia — Amin Modad, Liberia’s Minister of Commerce, has resigned after spearheading significant reforms aimed at revitalizing the nation’s trade...
U.S. sanctions RSF procurement chief for prolonging Sudan conflict
The United State Treasury Department has sanctioned Algoney Hamdan Dagalo Musa, the procurement director of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF),...
Gambia: NAWEC offers condolences after death of seven workers in high-tension incident
The management and staff of the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) has offered condolence after the tragic loss of...
ECOWAS Chairman emphasizes democracy, integration at ARCAN event
The Association of Retired Career Ambassadors of Nigeria (ARCAN) recently hosted its annual lecture for 2024, drawing attention to the...
Voting underway in key election in Mozambique
Mozambique is voting for a new president in an election on Wednesday that could extend the ruling party’s 49 years...
Controversy surrounds Ghana’s unpassed anti-LGBTQ law
A Controversy was held in Accra, Ghana, on Tuesday to call for the approval of the anti-LGBT law. This law...
Last-minute interventions save Healthy Lifestyle event at Lincoln Hospital
Last-minute interventions ensured that Sheikh Musa Drammeh’s Healthy Lifestyle event at Lincoln Hospital proceeded as planned, following a brief cancellation...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Op-Ed: Keeping New Yorkers Safe and Warm This Fall and Winter
New Yorkers deserve safe, warm, and comfortable living conditions during fall and winter, and the city is here to make...
Burkina Faso: Military Junta suspends Voice of America
Burkina Faso's military government has suspended the US-funded broadcaster Voice of America (VOA) for three months, following comments regarding the...
Hollywood star Idris Elba champions African cinema in Ghana
As Idris Elba strode through the halls of the Africa Cinema Summit in Ghana’s capital, Accra, it was clear that...
Gambia’s: Ministry of lands takes firm action to protect Cape Point wetland from unauthorized development
The Gambia's environmental assets, the Ministry of Lands, Regional Government, and Religious Affairs has ordered an immediate halt to all...
USAID provides health insurance to 1,201 orphans, women in Bauchi
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has paid over N10.8 million in health insurance premiums for 1,201 orphans,...
African researchers lead the way in advancing HIV prevention technologies
Africa’s role in advancing HIV prevention has taken center stage at the 5th HIV Research for Prevention Conference (HIVR4P 2024)...
Museveni expresses willingness to mediate Sudan’s conflict
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has announced his readiness to mediate the ongoing conflict in Sudan, provided that both warring factions...
Kais Saied’s landslide reelection strengthens his grip on power
President Kais Saied's achieved a decisive victory in Tunisia's reelection on Monday, solidifying his hold on power following a first...
United Gambian Association to bid farewell to outgoing president ,welcome new leadership
The United Gambian Association (UGA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving Gambians across the United States, will host a special...
Ethiopia’s FM elected president, replaces country’s first female head of state
Ethiopia's two houses of parliament elected Taye Atske Selassie, the country's top diplomat, president on Monday (Oct. 7). Taye Atske...
Concerns raised over congolese cobalt and child labor practices
In September, the U.S. Department of Labor added the Democratic Republic of Congolese cobalt and child to its list of...
Burundi farmers band together to get fair prices for avocados
Farmers in a remote part of Burundi know to look for a truck parked by a highway when they want...
Rwanda launches trial for Marburg virus as death toll climbs to 12
Rwanda health authorities have begun a vaccine study against Marburg virus. The U.S. non profit Sabin Vaccine Institute said it...