The authorities in Niger have suspended the BBC for three months over the channel's coverage of an extremist attack that is believed to have killed dozens of Nigerien soldiers and civilians, the authorities said on…
Mpox ‘Not Under Control’ – Health Watchdog Reports…
Africa's health watchdog has warned that the smallpox epidemic is still not under control, andappealed for resources to prevent a pandemic ‘more serious’ than COVID-19.‘The situation is not yet under control, but the general trend…
UAE Crown Prince Arrives in Ethiopia for WorldWithout…
The UAE’s Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed AlNahyan was in Addis Ababa for the World Without Hunger Conference in replacement of theUAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed…
Lightning Strike at Uganda Refugee CampClaims 14 Lives,…
A lightning strike at a refugee camp in Uganda kills 14 people including children with 34 othershospitalized. The incident happened during an evening prayer session in Palabek settlementcamp, which mainly accommodates the South Sudanese refugees.…
Mpox Vaccine Arrives in Congo Amidst Worsening Outbreak…
On Thursday, the initial lot of 100,000 mpox vaccine doses arrived in the Congo capital of Kinshasa, just three weeks after the declaration that mpox outbreaks across 12 African nations were a global emergency. Western…
South African Traditional Healers Address HIV Stigma
Involving traditional healers, South African authorities are innovating a fresh strategy toaddress the stigma and resistance against HIV testing. This project is a part of a pilot studymeant to inspire more people—especially young people—to be…
Heavy rains lead to escape of 118 inmates…
Following heavy rainfall on Wednesday night, at least 118 prisoners escaped from a jail facility in Suleja, close to Nigeria's capital, concurring with a representative for the jail benefit. Adamu Duza, the representative, expressed that…
Realme And Jumia Join Forces To Boost Smartphone…
Jumia, the leading pan-African e-commerce platform, and realme, the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand, have joined forces to boost smartphone adoption across Africa. Jumia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with realme that would provide…
Shocking! Nigerian Veteran Actor Kenneth Aguba Reportedly Homeless
In a shocking incident, Nigerian veteran actor Kenneth Aguba has been reportedly homeless in Enugu State. Newly surfaced images of the Nollywood actor have sparked reports that he is homeless. The actor’s image recently went…
For the first time in decades, Somalia has…
It has been decades since Somalia has been open to international business, but on Sunday, the government of Somalia made the announcement that it has awarded banking licenses to two foreign firms. The Somali Central…
ECOWAS Lift Economic Punishment On Mali, Burkina Faso,…
The leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have lifted economic and financial sanctions imposed on Mali and Burkina Faso. They have accepted a March 2024 return to civilian rule in Mali…
2023 Africa Cup Of Nations Postponed Over Weather…
The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has been postponed to 2024 over weather concerns in Ivory Coast. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) president, Patrice Motsepe, confirmed the postponement on Sunday. The AFCON was…
Xiaomi 12 Launch Date In South Africa Revealed
Chinese smartphone and electronics company Xiaomi has revealed the launch date for the Xiaomi 12 in South Africa. The company is finally bringing the Xiaomi 12 from the company’s latest flagship range on 8 July…
TikTok Star Khaby Lame Is The New Face…
TikTok's most-followed creator Khaby Lame has become the new face of the Cryptocurrency exchange Binance. The Senegalese-born social media influencer and content creator has 142.8 million followers on TikTok. Recently, Binance signed Lame as its…
The Brutal Murder Of Naira Ashraf In Egypt…
Mohamed Adel, a 21-year-old student at Mansoura University in Egypt, murdered the woman he loved, Naira Ashraf, on June 20. He met Naira at the university and fell in love with her. However, Naira didn’t…
Egypt Bulks Up Wheat Supplies With Biggest Purchase…
Egypt bulks up the most wheat in a tender with the biggest purchase in years amid the Russia-Ukraine war. Egypt is the world's largest wheat importer, and the supply is subject to price changes on…
South Africa Announces Squad For England Tour; Injured…
South Africa has announced their squad for the England tour on Wednesday. However, there are few surprises in the store. Temba Bavuma, South Africa’s regular skipper, has been ruled out of the tour because of…
The 5G Network Is Set To Transform Nigeria
Advanced technologies are having a greater impact on Nigerians. With continuous ongoing technological advancements, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) will deploy a 5G network in Nigeria. Recently, the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the NCC,…
Eight civilians were killed in an incident in…
According to a report that was made public on Tuesday by the United States Department of Homeland Security, the United States government recently announced that it will be launching a new anti-terrorism campaign. According to…
