Africa

  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 ...

  China’s President Xi Jinping has promised Africa more than $50 billion in fresh funding. That’s as he opened a major China-Africa summit in Beijing on Thursday (September 5). “China is willing to deepen cooperation with Africa in the areas ...

  Libya human trafficking ‘kingpin’ has been assassinated. The former head of Libya’s coastguard, who was known as a key trafficker of people and fuel, was k!lled by unknown assailants, local media reports. Major Abd al-Rahman Milad, also known as ...

  Veteran actress, Shan George, has lamented on the internet, following an incident involving her and Caroline Danjuma at Ashluxe store. Caroline Danjuma shared her side of the story on Instagram, stating that she and Shan George were approached by ...

Protesters in Kano State have taken to the streets, waving Russian flags and calling for help from Russian President Vladimir Putin. They are unhappy with President Bola Tinubu’s administration and are seeking external assistance. Bashir Ahmad, former Special Assistant on ...

Kenyan President William Ruto has urged an end to the ongoing protests, promising to protect the nation, life, property, and maintain peace and stability. He emphasized that democracy allows for resolving issues through peaceful means. Despite his administration’s concessions, including ...

One year after a coup in Niger, ousted president Mohamed Bazoum is still being held under strict detention in Niamey by the ruling military — and the prospect of a looming trial worries those close to him. Bazoum was overthrown on ...

Divine Ikubor, known as Rema, emphasized the importance of Nigerian artists maintaining afrobeats’ cultural influence to uphold Nigeria’s dominance in African music. In an interview with Apple Music, Rema acknowledged the growing popularity of South African genre amapiano in Nigeria’s ...

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court of Justice has declared the Federal Government of Nigeria guilty of human rights abuses during the #EndSARS protest in October 2020 The court, ruled that the government’s response to the protests, ...

  A Ugandan TikToker was today sentenced to six years in prison for spreading “misleading and malicious” information after he insulted President Yoweri Museveni, his wife, and their son According to prosecutors, Edward Awebwa between February and March posted “vulgar” videos about the first ...

  GHOne Television’s parent company, EIB Network, has addressed the recent controversy surrounding its presenter, Serwaa Amihere. A video showing Amihere with a man identified as Henry Fitz went viral on social media, sparking widespread discussion. In a press release ...

President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has been re-elected as the chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) at the 65th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government held at the Presidential Villa ...

  President William Ruto on Friday, announced a series of measures aimed at reducing government spending, following weeks of nationwide protests. In a live broadcast, he scrapped the budgets for the offices of the First Lady and Second Lady, dissolved ...

  LGBTQ differences have made the Shona United Methodist Church (UMC), in South Africa split into two factions. The Johannesburg Shona UMC was launched around 2008 by some Zimbabwean professionals who emigrated to work and live in South Africa. It ...

The remains of a girl, 12, k!lled by a crocodile were discovered. The tragic schoolgirl was dragged to her death in Palumpa, northern Australia, after she vanished when she went for a swim. The alarm was raised when she went ...

  Kenya President William Ruto has been given a 48-hour ultimatum by the public to step down, as citizens demand a new government committed to “transparency, accountability, and good governance”. The call for resignation has gained significant traction on social ...