Africa
Pastor Adeboye’s Son is Dead
Pastor Dare Adeboye, son of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye has died. Dare Adeboye, 42, was renowned as a life coach, visionary leader, motivator, bridge builder and third child of Baba Adeboye. Church Gist on Thursday in a post said,... read more »
Twitter launches Emoji for Davido’s “E Choke” Slang
Popular micro-blogging platform, Twitter on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, officially endorsed DMW Boss, Davido’s “E choke” slang with the introduction of an Emoji. 30BG Boss, Davido, is not only known for dropping steady hits and bangers but has proven time and time again to be a trendsetter and... read more »
We Are Yet To Receive Right Offer For Onuachu – Genk
The sporting director of Genk, Dimitri Conde has said that the club is yet to receive a suitable offer for Nigerian prolific striker, Paul Onuachu, African News Today has gathered. The Nigerian has been speculated to be wanted by a host of clubs in Europe following his sublime form for Genk in the... read more »
Catholic Church Suspends Fr Mbaka Over Fracas with Buhari
The Catholic Diocese of Enugu has suspended Rev Fr Ejike Mbaka from liturgical activities for a period of one month owing to the controversy generated by his political vision which has exposed him to attack from the President Muhammadu Buhari administration. The clergy was suspended with effect... read more »
How El-Rufai tackled Ex-President Jonathan Over Personal Interest – Omokri...
Reno Omokri, a former Presidential aide has disclosed how Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has been maligning former President Goodluck Jonathan because he was not picked as Vice President. Omokri said this in reaction to El-Rufai’s indictment of Jonathan having harboured plans to jail... read more »
Algeria
Mahrez Wins PFA EPL Fans’ POTM Award Ahead of Iheanacho
Manchester City and Algerian winger Mahrez has bettered Kelechi Iheanacho and other nominees to claim the PFA Premier League Fans’ Player of the Month for March. Mahrez was announced as the winner... read more »
Algeria Crude Oil Output Slumped in 2020
Algeria’s oil revenue tumbled in 2020, worsening an economic crisis in the North African country which is highly dependent on crude income, according to data released by the Energy ministry on Sunday. The COVID-19 pandemic had taken a toll on oil prices, ravaging the economies of producer nations. “The overall volume of hydrocarbon exports... read more »
Sports: African Champions, Algeria Beat Nigeria’s...
The Dessert Foxes of Algeria defeated Nigeria 1-0 in last night’s international friendly match played in Austria. The only goal of the match was... read more »
Super Eagles Ready to Tackle Algeria, Tunisia
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are battle ready for their encounter against African giants, Algeria and Tunisia as all the invited players have arrived and... read more »
Premiership: Mahrez Finally Join ManCity for £60 millio...
Premiership champions Manchester City has finally signed Riyad Mahrez from Leicester for £60 million on a 5-year deal. This amount is about €68m or $80m.... read more »
Biafra
Buhari Govt Attacking me for Blessing Nnamdi Kanu – Fr Mbaka
The Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Nigeria, AMEN, Rev Fr Ejike Mbaka has said that the presidency was attacking him for blessing the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB,... read more »
MASSOB, IPOB declare Sit-at-home on May 30
The Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) and proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have ordered a sit-at-home on May 30. But IPOB said its members in over 100 countries, including Lagos, Abuja as well as northern towns with reasonable population of its members are to also observe the sit -at -home The pro... read more »
‘Be at Alert to Repel Terrorists in Uniform’ – Nnamdi K...
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has claimed that raised an alert over a possible attack of some areas in Imo State by personnel of... read more »
Military Technology beyond Native Doctors’ Protection, ...
The ruling All Progressives Congress has warned Nigerian youths to not allow themselves to be used as tools in a war against any tribe or community in... read more »
IPOB/MASSOB asylum: UK replies Federal Govt, Says Offer...
The United Kingdom has disclosed that all asylum and human rights claims from Nigerian nationals are considered on their individual merits in accordance with... read more »
Burkina Faso
Buhari Congratulates Burkina Faso President on Electoral Victory
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated President Roch Kabore of Burkina Faso on his re-election for a second term in office. This was disclosed in a statement on Friday by Garba Shehu, Senior... read more »
Famine Strikes in Burkina Faso as Farmers Seek Help
Burkina Faso has been struck by drought and desertification which has resulted in famine. The landlocked West African nation of Burkina Faso has been hard hit by drought and desertification. The AFP and Africanews report that the landlocked nation has been hit hard by draught which has caused large scale hunger among its citizens. Just east of... read more »
Burundi
UN Watchdog Reports Continued Human Rights Abuses in Burundi
A UN watchdog reports that there has been continued human rights violations such as sexual violence, murder, and summary executions in Burundi The citizens had earlier hoped on a new era where... read more »
Burundi Swears in Ndayishimiye as President
Burundi has sworn in President elect Evariste Ndayishimiye on Thursday as successor to the deceased leader Nkurunziza. Ndayishimiye takes over power two months after the sudden demise of his predecessor, Nkurunziza. Evariste Ndayishimiye emerged President elect in May after running as the candidate of the ruling party in Burundi and the anointed... read more »
Cameroon
Egypt, Gabon, Ghana Qualify for AFCON 2021
Egypt and Ghana have both qualified for the African Cup of Nations on Thursday and were joined by Comoros and Gambia, who will make surprising debuts at next year’s tournament. Egypt drew 1-1 in... read more »
Nigeria Govt. to Repatriate 4,982 Nigerians from Cameroon
The Federal Commissioner, National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), Senator Basheer Mohammed, has disclosed the commission’s plan to repatriate Nigerian refugees in Cameroon. The decision, according to the commission, was in line with President Muhammadu Buhari’s directives all Nigerian refugees in... read more »
Ajax Goalkeeper Onana Suspended One Year for Doping
Ajax’s Cameroonian international goalkeeper Andre Onana has been suspended for one year for doping, the Dutch club said on Friday. The club said in a... read more »
Joel Matip Ruled Out of Season with Ankle Injury
Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp has disclosed that Cameroonian defender, Joel Matip is set to face a lengthy spell on the sidelines which will rule him out of... read more »
Cameroon School Shooting an Atrocity that Underscores t...
Humanitarian body, Amnesty International has condemned the killing of eight school children inside their classroom by gunmen in Kumba, South West region of... read more »
Congo
Covid-19, Ebola, Measles in Congo… How prepared is Congo?
Africa against Triple Threat!!! As the world battles the deadly corona virus which has stretched the health facility of even the best health care systems in the world, the Democratic Republic of... read more »
Congo Witnesses New Ebola Outbreak – 17 Infected, 11 dead
The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a new outbreak of Ebola virus in some parts of Equateur. Medical authorities on Monday said up to 17 people have been infected of the virus in the western province while a further 11 have died. Health authorities in Congo had last week reported 12 infections at a time when the country is equally battling... read more »
Cote d'Ivoire
Nigeria Suffer Defeat in U17 WAFU B Final Despite Late Fightback
Nigeria lost 3-2 to C Côte d’Ivoire in the final of the 2021 WAFU U-17 championship at the Stade Kegue in Lome, Togo on Monday. The who beat Burkina Faso to secure a place in the final and... read more »
Didier Drogba Divorces Wife After 20 Years of Marriage
Former Chelsea and Cote d’Ivoire legend, Didier Drogba and his wife of 20 years, Lalla Diakate have divorced. Drogba disclosed this in a post on his official Instagram handle, noting that the announcement became important following speculation in the media. There were rumours that the football icon had separated from his wife whom he married in... read more »
U-17 WAFU Zone B: Golden Eaglets Qualify For Semi-final...
The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria have secured a semi-finals qualification at the U-17 WAFU Zone B qualifiers in Lome, Togo. The Nigerian team, coached by Fatai... read more »
Laurent Gbagbo Seeks to Return to Ivory Coast from Exil...
Former president of Ivory Coast, Laurent Gbagbo plans to return to his home country after his passport was given back to him following his acquittal at the... read more »
Ivory Coast Court Endorses President Ouattara’s Third T...
Ivory Coast’s top court on Monday endorsed the third term bid of President Alassane Ouattara as protests turned violent in several cities. Former President... read more »
Egypt
Klopp Speaks on Possible Salah Exit
Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp has declared that the club will not consider any bids for Egyptian Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian forward had during a recent interview declined to rule out a transfer to... read more »
Egypt Set to Receive COVID-10 Vaccines Today
Egypt is set to receive its first set of the COVID-10 vaccine developed by Anglo-Swedish pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca on Sunday (today). According to the Egyptian authority in charge of the acquisition of the procurement of pharmaceuticals announced on Saturday, “the arrival of the first batch of the AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine tomorrow,... read more »
AFCON Trophy Missing from Egyptian Football Association...
News emerging from Egypt has it that the trophy the country’s national team won thrice in a row was discovered missing from the country’s football... read more »
Egypt’s Iconic Goalkeeper, Essam El Hadary Hangs his Gl...
Egypt’s legendary goalkeeper, Essam El Hadary announced his retirement from football in a television show on Thursday. El-Hadary last played for Egyptian... read more »
Egypt Records More than 50,000 Confirmed Cases of Coron...
Health authorities in Egypt announced 1,218 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday 18 June, 2020. This brings the total number of corona virus cases in Egypt to... read more »
Gabon
Arsenal Investigates Aubameyang For Possible COVID-19 Protocol Br...
Arsenal captain, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is under investigation for a possible breach of coronavirus regulations. The Gabonese striker seemed to break lockdown rules to get a new tattoo. Aubameyang... read more »
Aubameyang Notches Hat-Trick as Arsenal Trash Leeds 4-2
Gabonese striker, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang bagged a hat-trick as Arsenal beat Leeds 4-2 at the Emirates stadium on Sunday. The match was Aubameyang’s first start in nearly a month after he had been quarantined after he travelled to see his mother who is ill. Prior to the match, the striker had managed five league goals throughout the season for... read more »
CAF Fines Aubameyang For Social Media Post
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fined Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been fined $10,000 for social media posts. CAF said the post had tarnished... read more »
Arteta Lauds Aubameyang’s FA Cup Heroics, Hopes Striker...
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta has lauded the contribution of Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to the gunners FA cup final triumph against Chelsea at... read more »
Gabon’s Aubameyang Breaks Arsenal Record as Player to R...
Prolific Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang set a new record at Premiership side Arsenal by becoming the fasted player to reach 50 the goal mark fastest... read more »
Ghana
Ghana Traders Union Oppose Call to Reopen Nigerians’ Shops
Following calls by some Nigerian traders for their shops to be reopened after months of lockdown, the Ashanti regional branch of the Ghana Union of Traders Association, GUTA, has urged President... read more »
Ghana Border Control on Alert to Nab Fleeing Nigerian Jailbreakers
The Ghana Immigration Service, GIS, has expressed readiness to prevent Nigerian jailbreakers from entering the country. To this effect, Kwame Asuah Takyi, the Comptroller-General of Immigration, has directed all Border Control Commanders to be on high-security alert to prevent them from entering Ghana. This was disclosed in a statement issued by... read more »
Ghana Cedi Ranked Best Currency in Africa
Ghana’s legal tender has been ranked the best performing currency in Africa for the first quarter of 2021. It appreciated at 0.6 per cent to the US dollar,... read more »
Nigerian Arrested for Obtaining Ghanaian Passport
A 28-year-old Nigerian man has been repatriated by the Kaneshie District Court for illegally acquiring a Ghanaian passport and birth certificate. The man... read more »
Ghana Receives World’s First Free Covax Jab
President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana on Monday received coronavirus vaccine from Covax, a global scheme to procure and distribute inoculations for free for... read more »
Kenya
Barack Obama’s Grandmother, Mama Sarah is Dead
Former United States President, Barrack Obama, has lost his grandmother, Sarah Onyango. Her death was confirmed by her daughter, Marsat Obama, who disclosed her mother passed on at the Jaramogi... read more »
Time For Youths to Takeover Power, Obasanjo to African Youths
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Nigeria’s former President has said the time has come for African youths to occupy leadership positions. He said youth participation in the activities of political parties is key to taking over their structure and stand a better chance of occupying elective positions. Obasanjo disclosed this on Wednesday during a keynote... read more »
Google Celebrates Kenyan Hero, Mekatilili wa Menza
Google has dedicated a customized Doodle on its homepage to honouring Mekatilili wa Menza, Kenya’s foremost liberation fighter. She is famed for leading the... read more »
Kenya Plans Reintroduction of Betting Tax
The government of Kenya has concluded plans to reintroduce taxation of betting companies within six months following a public outburst over cancellation of the... read more »
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta Condemns Racism, Says N...
….the President of Kenya Uhuru Kenyatta has made the call for less emphases to be made on race as all races are equal. The President made the call on... read more »
Madagascar
BREAKING: CAS Reinstates Ahmad as CAF President
Madagascar’s Ahmad Ahmad has been reinstated as President of Confederation of African Football (CAF) following a ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Ahmad was banned by FIFA in November... read more »
CAF President Ahmad To Appeal FIFA’s Ban
CAF president Ahmad Ahmad is set to appeal his five-year ban from all football-related activities by FIFA over alleged corruption at CAS. FIFA’s Ethics Committee announced Ahmad’ s ban citing violation of their code of ethics represented in the unlawful acceptance of gifts and benefits. However, reports have emerged to confirm that the... read more »
Malawi
Lazarus Chakwera- The New Face of Democratic Struggle in Africa
Leadership in Africa has been unique with its abundance of long serving leaders most of whom could be adjudged to have lost passion for delivering dividends of democracy to citizens. Dr Lazarus... read more »
Malawi Re-run Election: Chakwera Sworn in as Sixth President After Historic Court-overturned Vote in Africa
Leadership changed hands in Malawi as the country swore in Lazarus Chakwera as the sixth President of the country for a five-year tenure on Sunday. Chakwera became the beneficiary of the first ever court overturned presidential vote in the African continent. He unseated former president Peter Mutharika in a re-run election. Malawi held election in... read more »
Mali
Ousted President of Mali Flown Abroad for Medical Attention
Former Malian president Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, recently deposed by mutinying soldiers was flown to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for medical attention in the late hours of Saturday, a top diplomat... read more »
Mali Coup: Jonathan Led ECOWAS Delegation Meet Coup Leaders as Talks Continue
A meeting of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) delegation led by former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan with Mali’s coup leaders ended barely after 20 minutes. The coup in Mali is celebrated by many Malian citizens though the international community has condemned the ouster of Ibrahim Boubacar Keita at a time when... read more »
ECOWAS Set to Convene Over Mali Coup
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is set to convene a videoconference meeting on Thursday to discuss the crisis in Mali which led to... read more »
Mali Opposition Commends Coup Plotters, Promises Suppor...
The opposition coalition in Mali, M5-REP has lent its support to the mutinying solders that ousted President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and commended their... read more »
President of Mali Resigns, Military Commits to Civilian...
Orders closure of border, imposes curfew Soldiers who staged a mutiny on Tuesday in Mali prompting the resignation of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita... read more »
Morocco
Moroccans Risk Fine, Jail for Failing to Wear Mask in Public
Moroccan government on Saturday said citizens who fail to wear face mask in public could be fine a maximum of 140 U.S dollars or up to three months incineration. The Interior Ministry said in a... read more »
World Cup: Morocco Holds Spain to a 2:2 Draw
Morocco ended their World Cup campaign with a fiery performance which saw them holding Spain to a 2:2 draw. Morocco opened scoring in the 14th minute through Boutaib and Isco leveled things up for Spain 5 minutes later. The match continued in a stalemate until the 81st minute when En-Nesyri scored Morocco’s second. Knowing that a loss to... read more »
World Cup: Morocco Loses 1:0 to Portugal, Crashes Out
Morocco has become the first African side to fully crash out of the tournament following a 1:0 defeat to Portugal today. Ronaldo’s 4th minute header was... read more »
World Cup: Morocco Lose 0:1 to Iran Via Own-Goal
In the second match of the day and the first match of group B, Morocco and Iran were looking set to play out a goal-less draw until a last minute own-goal gave... read more »
2018 World Cup: African Squads to the World Cups
Five countries will be flying the flag for Africa at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. These countries include: Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal and... read more »
Namibia
Breaking: Supreme Court Upholds Ex-Plateau Gov Dariye’s 10-Year J...
The Supreme Court has upheld a criminal breach of trust brought up against jailed former Governor of Plateau State, Joshua Dariye. The former governor has approached the court to overturn the... read more »
Namibian Economy Expected to Experience Historic Dip – Central Bank
The Bank of Namibia director of strategic communication, Emma Haiyambo has said that the Namibian economy is set to record the worse dip in recent history due to the ravaging effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Haiyambo who disclosed this while releasing the latest economic projection for December on Monday said the domestic economy is expected to... read more »
Nigeria
Buhari welcomes release of Afaka Students
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Wednesday, welcomed the release of the 27 students of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization, Afaka, Kaduna State. He also... read more »
Osimhen Will Become a World Class Player – Notaro
Former coach of Sporting Charleroi, Mario Notaro has said he is convinced Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has the potential to become a world-class player. The gaffer who oversaw Osimhen’s progression as manager of Charleroi in an interview with Kiss Kiss said the Nigerian international has an incredible quality beyond his age. The Napoli... read more »
Pantami: Nigeria’s Problems Giving Me Sleepless Night
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami, has said his concern over the country’s myriad of problems is giving him sleepless... read more »
Nigeria Police Reacts to Reports of Fr Mbaka’s Disappea...
The Nigeria Police Force, Enugu State command has said it is not aware of the alleged disappearance of the Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry of Enugu,... read more »
DSS Comments on Reports of Fr Mbaka Missing
The Department for State Services, DSS has reacted to the reports that the Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry of Enugu, Nigeria, (AMEN), Rev Fr Ejike... read more »
Rwanda
Sanwolu-Olu Grants Funke Akindele and Husband Pardon Over Breach ...
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos State has pardoned Nollywood actress, Mrs Funke Akindele-Bello and her husband, Mr. Abdulrasheed Bello, who were both arrested and detained over breach of... read more »
Onomo Hotel Group Partners with Bureau Veritas to Receive Safeguard Hygiene Excellency and Safety Label for its Hotels
Kigali, September 9th, 2020 – ONOMO Hotel Kigali is the latest to be added to the list of ONOMO properties to receive Bureau Veritas’ Safeguard certification. ONOMO is one of the first hotel groups to have its properties receive the prestigious safeguard certification. The Safeguard Label is awarded based on compliance with all... read more »
Rwanda Discloses Plans for School Resumption
The government of Rwanda has said schools will remain shut till comprehensive risk assessment is conducted which will determine period and method of... read more »
Gahaya Links and Mastercard Foundation Partner to Prot...
Kigali, Rwanda, July 27, 2020 – Gahaya Links, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation’s COVID-19 Recovery and Resilience Program, has provided... read more »
Rwanda Launches Economic Recovery Program for Creative ...
Rwanda on Friday launched a multi-party COVID-19 recovery program known as Cultural and Creative Industry Recovery Plan to uphold enterprises in the cultural... read more »
Senegal
Breaking: Chelsea Complete Signing of Senegalese Keeper, Edouard ...
Chelsea have secured the services of Edouard Mendy from Ligue 1 club Rennes on a deal worth about £22million. The 28-year old Senegalese has signed a five-year deal from the French outfit making him... read more »
World Cup: Senegal Drops Out, Loses 0:1 to Colombia
Senegal has crashed out of the World Cup after losing 0:1 to Colombia. Senegal was Africa’s last representative in the tournament which means no African side made it out of the groups. A 74th minute goal from Colombia’s Yerry Mina ensured the Africans did not proceed to the next round. This will be the first since the inception of the... read more »
World Cup: Senegal Draws 2:2 with Japan
Senegal has drawn 2:2 with Japan in their second group match. The Senegalese opened scoring in the 11th minute through a Sadio Mane tap in. 23 minutes later,... read more »
World Cup: Senegal Gives Africa its First Win
Senegal defeated Poland by 2:1 to give Africa its first win in the on-going 2018 FIFA World Cup. Senegal’s first goal was put down as an own goal after a... read more »
Football: Mane Fires in 3 as Liverpool Thrash Porto 5:0
Sadio Mane scored a brilliant treble as Liverpool romped to a 5-0 thrashing of Porto at the Estadio do Dragao on Wednesday to march towards the Champions... read more »
Sierra Leone
Rohr Travels to France For Christmas Holidays
Super Eagles Head coach Gernot Rohr is set to travel back to his base in France in the next few days ahead of the Christmas celebration with his family. The German has been in the country since last... read more »
Super Eagles Play Out A Goalless Draw with Sierra Leone
The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Tuesday were unable to score as Sierra Leone held them to a goalless draw as both team jostle for a place in the Africa Cup of Nations competition in 2022. Four days earlier, the Sierra Leone team had come down from four goals down to clinch a draw in Benin-city against the Eagles. But after vowing to bounce back in... read more »
Osimhen Ruled out of Nigeria Vs Sierra Leone Encounter
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has revealed that Napoli forward Victor Osimhen will miss the second leg encounter of their 2022 AFCON qualifier against Sierra... read more »
Eagles in a Humiliating 4-4 Draw With Sierra Leone
The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Friday even were forced to to settle for a disappointing 4-4 draw after leading with a 3 goal deficit in their Africa Cup of... read more »
We Won’t Underrate Leone Stars – Rohr
Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr has promised that the Leone Stars will not be underrated when both clash in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the... read more »
South Africa
Amazon Chooses South African for its African Headquarters
Amazon is set to open its African headquarters in South Africa with real estate investment in the region of R4 billion. Reports in Cape Town said Amazon would be situated at a new development in... read more »
South Africa Enforces Level 3 COVID-19 Lockdown as Virus Load Hikes
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has announced that the was amending its COVID-19 restrictions from Level 1 to Level 3 with immediate effect following a spike in new infections. Ramaphosa disclosed that the country had banned sales of alcohol and made use of face masks compulsory in public from Tuesday after the country became the first... read more »
Shoprite Commences Process to Shut down Operation in Ni...
South Africa’s grocery retail giant, ShopRite, plans to discontinue its operation in Nigeria. Shoprite first made its way to Nigerian market in Lagos in... read more »
South African to Kickoff Clinical Trials of Coronavirus...
Clinical trials of a United Kingdom (UK) manufactured COVID-19 vaccine is set to take place in South Africa on Wednesday as the country tackles the spread of... read more »
Minibus Taxis in South Africa Embark on Strike Over Ins...
Multitude of people were left stranded in South Africa due to strike action by minibus taxi drivers over what they termed inadequate corona virus relief... read more »
Sudan
Sudan Set to Begin Trial of Former President, Al-Bashir Over Role...
The trial of Omar al-Bashir, Sudan’s former president is set to begin today, Tuesday 21 July, over his role in the military coup that brought about his regime in 1989. Al-Bashir who is already in... read more »
U.S Gives Conditions for Lifting Sanctions Imposed on South Sudan
The United States has asked South Sudan to intensify its efforts at achieving sustainable peace and kicking out corruption if arms embargo and other sanctions imposed on the country would be lifted. It was disclosed by outgoing ambassador of the U.S to South Sudan, Thomas Hushek. Hushek was quoted by BBC to have said that South Sudan has to work... read more »
Opinion: Sudan’s Film Industry – A Roadmap ...
The Sudanese film industry was experiencing a revival after the end of the dictatorship of Omar al-Bashir in April 2019. During Bashir’s 30-year tenure,... read more »
South Sudan Suspended from African Union over Failure t...
The African Union (AU) has suspended South Sudan from the continental body over failure to meet up with their financial obligations over a three-year period... read more »
Covid-19: Lockdown in Khartoum, Sudan Extended Until Ju...
The security and Defence Council of the Republic of Sudan has prolonged the existing lock down in the state of Khartoum to June 29 in a conscious effort to... read more »
Tanzania
Suluhu on Course to Become Tanzania’s First Female President
Samaia Hassa Suluhu is set to take over as Tanzania’s first female president following the death of John Magufuli in the late hours of Wednesday. Saluhu became the first female vice-president when... read more »
President John Magufuli of Tanzania is Dead, Opposition Claims his Death Was COVID-19 Related
President John Magufuli of Tanzania has died aged 61, the country’s Vice-President disclosed. Magafuli reportedly died on Wednesday from heart-related complications at a hospital in Dar es Salaam, the Vice-President, Samia Suluhu Hassan said in an address on state television. The President had not made a public appearance for more than a... read more »
U-17 AFCON: Tanzania Coach Raring to go Against Nigeria...
Coach of the Tanzania U-17 Football team, Maalim Salehe has expressed optimism his team progress beyond the group stages of the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations... read more »
I Can’t Be Assistant To Rohr – Amuneke
Former Tanzania coach Emmanuel Amuneke has denied suggestions that he was keen on working as assistant to coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Gernot... read more »
African Leaders Pay Tribute to Deceased Former Tanzania...
African leaders have sent condolence messages to the family of Mkapa and the Government of Tanzania on the death of its former President, Benjamin... read more »
Tunisia
Tunisia Forces Super Eagles to a 1-1 Draw in Austria
The Super Eagles of Nigeria were on Tuesday night forced to a 1-1 draw at the Jacques Leman Arena in Austria. Leicester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho opened scoring in the 21st minute when he... read more »
COVID-19: Tunisia Bars Ships of French Transport Company, Corsica Linea from Anchoring on its Ports
Tunisia has banned the ships of French transport company Corsica Linea from docking on its shores as crew test positive for COVID-19. Habib Ghedira, member of Tunisia’s committee to confront the COVID-19 was quoted by Mosaique FM radio on Saturday to have said that that the decision was taken by government to preempt spread of the disease in the... read more »
Uganda
Ugandan Opposition Leader and Musician, Bobi Wine, arrested
Security operatives in Uganda have arrested the country’s main opposition figure, Robert Ssentamu popularly known as Bobi Wine. Bobi Wine had last week called on Ugandans to “rise up peacefully... read more »
Uganda: Court Orders Soldiers to Vacate Bobi Wine’s Home
A court in Uganda has order security operatives to vacate the home of opposition leader, Bobi Wine, whose house arrest since the recent presidential poll has drawn international pressure, his lawyer said on Monday. Security forces have laid siege on the home of the 38-year-old musician turned politician, preventing him from leaving his home in... read more »
Uganda Election: President Museveni Wins Sixth Term in ...
The incumbent president of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni has won a sixth term in office, the Electoral Commission announced on Saturday. Chairperson of the... read more »
Uganda Election: President Museveni in Early Lead, Prel...
Uganda’s incumbent President Yoweri Museveni has taken an early lead in the presidential poll, according to preliminary results released on Friday morning by... read more »
FG in Talks To Secure Omah Lay, Tems’ Release in Uganda...
The Federal Government on Monday disclosed that efforts are being made to get detained Nigerian singers, Omah Lay and Tems, freed in Uganda, says the Chairman... read more »
Zimbabwe
Protest in Zimbabwe: US Summons Zanu-PF Spokesperson Over Comment...
The United states has summoned spokesman of the ruling Zanu-PF party in Zimbabwe after his disparaging comments about the US ambassador in Harare. Patrick Chinamasa, spokesperson of the ruling... read more »
Zimbabwe Drags Health Minister to Court over COVID-19 Medical Supplies Corruption Allegation
The health minster of Zimbabwe has been charged to court on grounds of criminal abuse of power as a government officer, alleged to have awarded a COVID-19 medical supplies contract running into millions of dollars to an obscure company at bloated prices. The company had sold $28 face masks to government at bulging prices. Anti-craft agency on... read more »
Is Military Coup Imminent in Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe’s Home affairs Minister Kazembe Kazembe has rebuffed rumours of a coup d’etat being hatched. He made the address on behalf of the Working National... read more »
SASU Condemns the Violent and Criminal Actions of the Z...
The Southern African Student Union (SASU) is utterly disgusted and dismayed by the ongoing criminal behaviour being carried out by security forces in Zimbabwe.... read more »
Zimbabwe: Enthusiasm Greets First Post-Mugabe Polls
As Zimbabweans go to their first post-Mugabe polls, there is a high level of enthusiasm as many feel this is a new era. The turn out for the election has been... read more »
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Jonathan tried to Jail me, ignored our Friendship – El-Rufai
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