The UK has put specific sanctions on people connected to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) because more proof of war crimes in the Darfur region has come to light. After a BBC Verify investigation found that executions in El-Fasher were the fault of a high-ranking RSF officer, the move was made. El-Fasher is a place […]
The country of São Tomé and Príncipe, which is one of the smallest in Africa, has taken a big step towards closing its digital gap. Starlink is an internet service that uses satellites and was created by SpaceX. It has now been made available across the country. This move promises to make big changes in […]
Given the size and diversity of the African continent, choosing just 3 destinations for this bucket-list was no easy task. Of course, the places that top your must-see list will depend on your personal interests and preferences, but here’s a look at 3 of Africa’s most evocative, iconic and unmissable spots. 1. The Maasai Mara […]
The World Bank Doing Business (DB) team has announced Nigeria as one of the top-20 improvers in doing business out of 190 countries. Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Special Adviser to the President, Ease of Doing Business, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. She said that the announcement came ahead of the Oct. 24 […]
South Africa’s Cape Town International Airport has been named the continent’s leading airport at the recent edition of the World Travel Awards. The airport, located in the port city in the country’s southwest and also seat of the legislature, wins the gong for a third consecutive year. The win only enforces a dominance of South […]
Noah Lyles, an American sprinter, achieved a remarkable victory at the London Diamond League by winning the 200-meter race in just 19.47 seconds. This time set a new World Lead and also broke his own record of 19.67 seconds, which he had set in May. With this win, Lyles surpassed Usain Bolt’s record for the […]
On Sunday, heads of state will meet in Nigeria to decide how to increase pressure on army commanders to reinstate constitutional order. West African leaders met on Sunday for an emergency summit to decide how to put more pressure on the army to restore constitutional order after a coup last week. Military leaders in Niger […]
Nollywood actress Yetunde Barnabas and her footballer husband Olayinka Peter have given their daughter Gemma an extraordinary gift on her 1st birthday. They surprised her with a mini-estate named after her, which includes beautifully decorated buildings. The couple shared a video of the mini-estate on social media, and it has left people, including celebrities, amazed […]
South Africa, which will be hosting the BRICS group’s next summit, announced on Thursday that over twenty countries from all over the world have submitted applications to join the BRICS group, which now comprises five nations, and an equal number of other countries have expressed interest in doing so. The BRICS group, which consists of […]
Nigerian music sensation Rema is making waves globally and has now teamed up with legendary basketball player Michael Jordan for an Air Jordan advertisement. Rema features prominently in the advert, alongside other international superstars like Luka Doncic and Teyana Taylor. The clip of the Air Jordan advert went viral, sparking excitement in the Nigerian social […]
Kenya Kwanza, a Kenyan political alliance currently headed by Kenyan President William Ruto, aims to secure a deal with Azimio political party in order to end the anti-government protests. Azimio political party has come under intense pressure from Kenya Kwanza political leaders and religious leaders to call off the planned protests scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday […]
The sixth Mid-Year coordination meeting of the African Union took place on Sunday, July 16, at Gigiri, which is located in the county of Nairobi. The summit’s primary focus was on resolving pressing concerns regarding African integration and the allocation of labour. The President of Kenya presided over the gathering. William Ruto has made a […]
On July 7, 2023, the city of Worcester, Massachusetts, was shaken by a harrowing incident that unfolded when a 24-year-old Ghanaian man allegedly shot his mother and sister. The subsequent arrest came after a dramatic thirteen-hour standoff that captivated the community. Responding to a distress call at a residence on Colby Avenue, Worcester police discovered […]
Human Rights Watch issued a demand on Friday to the Tunisian government to stop what it referred to as the “collective expulsions” of black African migrants to a desert region close to the border with Libya. Since they were forced out of the port city of Sfax a week ago, hundreds of migrants from sub-Saharan […]
Nollywood actress Funke Akindele recently found herself in the midst of online controversy, this time on Mark Zuckerberg’s newly launched social app, Threads. The talented film star posted about her love for fashion, specifically showcasing her clothing and footwear choices. However, her post received a negative response from users on the app. According to reports, […]
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)’s eastern region was the scene of an attack on Wednesday that claimed the lives of at least eight people, including five women and two children, according to local sources that the AFP spoke to. An anonymous member of the local Red Cross who was present at the scene […]
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent the Baltic countries into panic by inviting the notorious Wagner Group to train its military. This comes just days after Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the mercenary group, took exile in Belarus after striking a deal with Russia following an attempted coup. The Wagner group took refuge in Belarus […]
Brymo Uchegbu, one of the most-sought-after actors in Nigeria, died on Wednesday night. The actor, popularly known as Don Brymo, reportedly passed away in his sleep. Mayor Ofoegbu, Don Brymo’s colleague, confirmed the sad news. He posted a message of tribute on the demise of the Nollywood actor Don Brymo. He said, “Plan for tomorrow […]
