Going to Africa may be a pleasant experience that exposes you to a variety of different people and places from different parts of the world. But unfortunately, few African cities are regarded as very dangerous.…
Tributes Pour In For Fallen Tanzanian Tycoon Reginald…
Tanzanians have paid tributes to business mogul who died in Dubai where he was receiving treatment, describing his passing as a loss to the country. President John Magufuli also expressed his shock saying "I will…
Nigeria’s Population Now a Whopping 201 Million!
A United Nation Population Fund report has said that the country's population grew by about 5 million people from 2018. Nigeria has the world's third lowest life expectancy rate at 55 years and the total fertility rate…
Malawi’s Electoral Fever – VP’s Wife Drops A…
Mary Chilima, wife of vice-president and presidential hopeful Saulos Chilima, has released a rap song in a bid to campaign for her husband in the forthcoming elections.
Tributes Pour In For Fallen Tanzanian Tycoon Reginald…
Tanzanians have paid tributes to business mogul who died in Dubai where he was receiving treatment, describing his passing as a loss to the country. President John Magufuli also expressed his shock saying "I will…
Uganda at Risk of Ebola Following Violence in…
Reports of people from DR Congo being prevented from crossing the border into Uganda and choosing to enter the country illegally without being screened for Ebola have raised concerns that the disease may spread. This…
#SAElections2019 – Ramaphosa Urges South Africans to Vote
In South Africa, 22 924 voting stations open on Monday (May 6, 2019) for people to cast special votes in a general election. The main voting day is May 8, which has been declared a…
Botswana Hosts Crucial Elephant Summit
The elephant summit scheduled for May 7 will assist authorities to refine the decision on the hunting ban, the government has said. Angola, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe, which also have the largest number of elephants…
Buhari Returns to Nigeria After ‘Private Visit’ to…
The presidency has blasted online media critics and opposition politicians, who have insinuated that President Muhammadu Buhari might extend his 10-day private visit to London. Buhari's visit stirred a debate across the nation, leading to…
World Bank Agrees to Finance Kenyatta’s Affordable Housing…
The multilateral lender says the U.S.$250 million will enable the country to set up the Kenya Mortgage Refinance Corporation, to be owned by the state, commercial banks and financial co-operatives. President Uhuru Kenyatta has said…
Charcoal Traders Go to Uganda After Kenya Ban
Kenya's ban on logging in 2017 has seen charcoal traders flock to Uganda, which is now putting a strain on the country's dwindling forest cover. Conservationists have warned that with new markets for charcoal in…
Mnangagwa to Avail Foreign Currency to Combat Price…
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has agreed to provide foreign currency to businesses and lashed out at companies that increased prices of commodities. The Zanu PF leader described the price hikes as unethical, unpatriotic and inhumane.
Bayern Munich Opens Soccer Academy in Ethiopia
The soccer school will accept 30-40 young athletes between the ages of 8-10, with their training costs covered by Bayern Munich, says the Ethiopian Football Federation's Esayas Jira. Photo: German Embassy Addis AbabaThe launch of Bayern…
Abandoned Nigerian Boy Accused of Witchcraft Now Budding…
The story of Hope's recovery went viral, and was celebrated by many people across the continent.
Heart Problem Forces Nigerian Footballer Into Early Retirement
21-year-old Nura Abdullahi was advised by his Roma football club to quit after undergoing cardiological tests. Abdullahi has a contract with the Italian side until June 2021.
Semenya Loses Court Appeal Against IAAF’s Testosterone Ruling
South African two-time Olympic 800-metre champion Caster Semenya has lost her appeal against rules designed to decrease naturally high testosterone levels in some female runners.
Kenyan Woman Accused of Telling Lies on Ellen…
When Achieng Agutu appeared on the Ellen DeGeneres show, she painted a portrait of a kid who was brought up in poverty. Agutu said her family had struggled to keep her in school, including selling their…
Halima Aden Becomes First Model to Wear Hijab…
Somali-American model Halima Aden has broken another boundary in the fashion industry as she becomes the first Muslim model to wear a hijab and full-body burkini in Sports Illustrated's annual swimsuit issue. Aden called the…
Tiwa Savage Parts With Mavin Records, Joins Universal…
The Universal Music group has announced through their Instagram account that they were "thrilled to welcome Tiwa Savage, one of Africa's biggest stars to the family". Tiwa Savage's music will be released to more than 60 countries…
