William met with volunteers at the National Maritime Rescue Institute station in Simon'sTown, near Cape Town, before boarding the boat for the short trip to Kalk Bay harbour.Wearing sunglasses and a bright red waterproof jacket,…
Prince William Honours African Wildlife Conservationists
Wildlife conservationists who have played an important role in protecting wildlife in Africa were honoured by the Duke of Cambridge in London on Thursday (November 21). The Prince William Award for Conservation in Africa was…
Ghana, UAE Sign Five Co-Operation Agreements; Pledge to…
Ghana and the United Arab Emirates have signed five (5) Co-operation Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding, in different sectors of their respective economies, aimed at deepening the ties of co-operation and the bonds of friendship…
Jumia Suspends Business in Cameroon
Online retailer Jumia Technologies, often called “the Amazon of Africa”, said it suspended its e-commerce platform activities in Cameroon on Monday because it is not suitable for the country. Its shares have tumbled from its…
Akufo-Addo Leaves for UAE, Germany and United Kingdom
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo left Ghana on Sunday, November 17, 2019, for a visit to the United Arab Emirates, Germany, and the United Kingdom. “At the invitation of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,…
Korean, Namibia Planes Collide in Frankfurt
Aviation authorities in Frankfurt said a collision between two passenger jets on the tarmac at Frankfurt Airport caused damage but left no one injured. The Korean Air Boeing and Air Namibia Airbus planes hit each…
Samsung Galaxy Fold sells out in Nigeria
Samsung Nigeria said the highly anticipated foldable device is a hit with Nigerians as the first batch released has already sold out with pre-order sales on Friday in Lagos. The company said that it was…
Nelson Mandela statue unveiled – In Cuban capital…
Nelson Mandela was from South Africa but his influence was felt on a global scale, little wonder he is classified a global political and diplomatic icon. On Wednesday November 14, a statue of the former…
WHO approves Ervebo, the world’s first Ebola vaccine
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday approved a historic vaccine to combat Ebola virus. The drug called, Ervebo and manufactured by MERCK pharmaceuticals had until now been used in the Democratic Republic of Congo,…
Zimbabwe loses over 200 elephants to drought, mass…
More than 200 elephants have died amid a severe drought, Zimbabwe’s parks agency said on Tuesday, and a mass relocation of animals is planned to ease congestion. Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Management Authority spokesman…
Buhari Meets Archbishop of Canterbury in London
Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has met with Most Reverend Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury at the Lambeth Palace, London on Sunday. [caption width="910"]President Muhammadu Buhari and Most Reverend Justin Welby [/caption]
African Countries International Tourists Are Now Choosing Over…
Rich in nature, culture, food and adventure-fuelled activities, the African continent has over the years become more than just a safari destination for international tourists. And with South Africa recently nailing a spot on the…
The Sale Of Elephants is Necessary – ZimParks…
ZimParks has defended selling elephants, a move that made international headlines a few days ago, saying there was elephant overpopulation at Hwange National Park and it was now a nightmare to get water and food…
Pope Francis Appoints Fr Beba ‘Chaplains To His…
Pope Francis on Saturday formally announced the appointment of a priest of Nigeria's Makurdi Diocese, Revd Fr. Stephen Beba as "Chaplains to His Holiness" with the title of Monsignor. His Eminence, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, Archbishop…
Twitter CEO Jack ‘grateful to finally be in…
Chief Executive Officer of social media platform Twitter arrived in Nigeria on Thursday evening for a working visit.“So grateful to finally be in Nigeria,” he posted on his Twitter handle. He arrived with other Twitter…
Human Rights Watch welcomes Trump’s trade squeeze on…
International rights group, Human Rights Watch,HRW; have welcomed a recent move by the United States to push the Cameroonian government to act on human rights abuses especially among its security forces.According to a statement by…
California Governor Appoints Nigerian As Oil And Gas…
Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, has appointed a Nigerian, Uduak-Joe Ntuk, as the State Oil and Gas Supervisor, responsible for managing the Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources (DOGGR). DOGGR uses science and sound…
Kenya’s Population Stands at 47.6 million – Census
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics has released the Census results indicating that Kenya's population is 47.6 million. The results were released on Monday by KNBS director general Zachary Mwangi. The Census was conducted from…
South Africa Surmounts All Odd to Win 2019…
Siya Kolisi, became the first black captain of the South African rugby team, the springboks; to lead them to a world cup title. He led his charges out a the Yokohama International Stadium in Japan…
