Africa

  President Bola Tinubu is set to depart France on Monday for Cape Town, where he will co-chair the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) alongside President Cyril Ramaphosa. According to a statement on Sunday by Bayo ...

  FirstBank Hosts Inaugural China-Africa Interbank Association Forum; reiterates its commitment to promoting trade, financial cooperation and Economic Development.   Lagos, 28 October 2024 – FirstBank, the premier West African financial institution and financial inclusion service provider has announced its ...

  MultiChoice Chief Executive Calvo Mawela stated that a potential $3bn merger with French media company Canal+, owned by Vivendi SE, would strengthen the African TV company’s ability to compete with US streaming giants such as Netflix. In an interview ...

  The former Director-General of the National Financial Investigation Agency in Equatorial Guinea, Baltasar Engonga, has been remanded in Malabo’s Black Beach Prison. The embattled former anti-graft chief was arrested days ago for allegedly recording over 400 s3x tapes involving the ...

  Ghana’s outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo is facing backlash on social media after unveiling a statue of himself during a tour of the Western Region. This monument, located outside Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital in Sekondi, was reportedly created to honor the ...

  Libya’s migrant crisis has severely impacted Nigerians and other West African migrants seeking better lives in Europe Many have fallen victim to human traffickers, facing exploitation, abuse, and modern-day slavery. According to PUNCH, the crisis stems from economic instability ...

  A leading member of Malawi’s opposition Patricia Kaliati, has been accused of plotting to k!ll the country’s President, Lazarus Chakwera. She has been charged with the alleged crime. Kaliati, Secretary-General of the UTM party, was arrested last week on suspicion ...

  At least 40 Chadian soldiers have been k!lled after an attack on their base, Sunday evening. President Mahamat Déby has ordered a counter-mission to track down the culprits, according to a statement from his office. The attack reportedly happened ...

  A Ghanaian woman, Akosua Mantey Roselyn, has broken the Guinness World Record for the longest makeup marathon, lasting an impressive 103 hours, 25 minutes, and 3 seconds.   She celebrated the accomplishment on TikTok, proudly displaying her official Guinness ...

  Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has voiced his opposition to punishing African children for speaking their native languages. In an Instagram post, Edochie encouraged parents to focus on teaching their children English, recognizing its importance for communication. However, he made ...

  Cameroonian President Paul Biya today landed at Yaounde’s international airport, after several weeks out of the country amid rumours about his health, state broadcaster CRTV showed. The West African nation’s 91-year-old leader appeared on television after the presidential plane ...

  The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has issued a statement addressing the Nigerian Super Eagles’ prolonged delay at Al Abraq International Airport. The LFF attributes the delay to routine air traffic and logistical challenges, rather than deliberate foul play. They ...

  The Super Eagles have begun their journey back to Nigeria after facing unacceptable treatment from Libyan authorities. The team’s chartered Valuejet plane, initially diverted mid-journey, has been cleared for departure. Players and officials endured a grueling 15-hour wait at ...

  The Super Eagles, Nigeria’s national football team, were held up by Libyan authorities at Al-Abaq Airport on October 13, 2024 Their chartered plane was redirected to a city over two hours away from Benghazi, their intended destination. This incident ...

  The Namibian government has sought collaboration with Nigeria’s Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to enhance its anti-corruption capabilities. During a courtesy visit, Namibian Ambassador to Nigeria, Humphrey Geiseb, acknowledged Nigeria’s expertise in fighting corruption and ...

  Cameroon’s government has banned the media from discussing the health of President Paul Biya, Africa’s second-longest-ruling leader, amid rumours the 91-year-old is gravely ill. Biya, the world’s oldest leader, has not made a public appearance since early September, fuelling ...

  Zimbabwe police have uncovered a 1,000-member gay syndicate using a WhatsApp group named “Private Lounge” to promote illegal same-s3x relationships. This revelation comes after the arrest of a 25-year-old man and a teenage boy in Highfield, Harare, who were allegedly ...

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said the Republic of Rwanda has confirmed 27 cases of Marburg Virus Disease and nine d3aths as of September 30, 2024. The Africa CDC made this known in a press statement on Tuesday. The Ministry ...

  Rwanda has launched the first mpox vaccination campaign in Africa, marking a significant step in the continent’s fight against the disease. As of Tuesday, the country administered 300 doses of the vaccine to high-risk individuals in a border region with the ...

  The Federal Government on Tuesday alerted Nigerians to the water release from Lagdo Dam in Cameroon. The FG made this known in a press statement signed by the Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, Umar ...

  Senegal’s President Bassirou Faye dissolved the opposition-controlled parliament on Thursday, paving the way for snap legislative elections within the next 90 days. The move comes six months after Faye’s election on an anti-establishment platform, which reflected widespread discontent among ...

  There are indications that the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has started an investigation into the alleged detention of Nigerians in an unknown prison in Libya, following their appeal to the Federal Government for intervention and assistance. A viral video on ...

  Tshepo Maphepha, a South African man, recently shared a picture of himself with his three wives, expressing his joy in being in a polygamous marriage. He highlighted the importance of making personal choices in love, encouraging people to define ...

  Iyabo Ojo has uploaded an emotional video on Instagram, showcasing her daughter’s warm reception by her Tanzanian in-laws. The video follows Priscilla’s engagement to Tanzanian singer Juma Jux and their subsequent trip to Tanzania. In the video, Priscilla is ...

  At least 17 children died after a fire ripped through their primary school dormitory overnight in central Kenya, police said Friday. The blaze in Nyeri county’s Hillside Endarasha Academy broke out at around midnight, police said, engulfing rooms where ...