EU, ECOWAS react to Gambia protests: caution against ‘coup’ voices

The West African regional bloc, ECOWAS, and European Union delegation in the Gambia have commented on recent political ongoings in the West African country. Their statements called for the respect of the rule of law on the part of all groups staging protests for one reason or the other. It further stressed their support for […]

Things falling apart for Angola’s dos Santos family?

Angola’s president Joao Lourenco who took office in 2017 has systematically embarked on a mission to take down a patronage network that was championed by his predecessor Jose Eduardo dos Santos. During dos Santos’ 38-year rule from 1979, his offspring occupied top positions in the government and in lucrative sectors ranging from banking, telecoms and […]

United States wants withdrawal of all Turkish troops from Libya

The United States, which is scheduled to participate in this weekend’s Libya peace conference in Germany is expected to call for the withdrawal of all foreign forces from the war-ravaged nation and a resumption of the UN-backed peace process. The US State Department said on Thursday Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, would however prioritise efforts […]

Wildlife in Zimbabwe attack more humans due to drought

At least 36 people were killed by wild animals in Zimbabwe in 2019 up up from 20 in 2018. The Zimbabwean further reports that the authorities recorded 311 animal attacks on people last year, up from 195 in 2018. This increased attack on people has been blamed on the extreme drought in the country which […]

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Why we voted against Asisat Oshoala – NFF Reps

Some officials of the Nigerian Football Federation, (NFF), who all voted against Barcelona star, Asisat Oshoala in the recently concluded CAF awards, have responded to the backlash from Sports analysts and other Nigerians. Social media users have also been unrelenting in their criticism of NFF Reforms Committee members Osasu Obayiwuana and Chisom Mbonu for shunning […]

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Libyan National Army Advances on Misrata, End of GNA is Imminent

The Libyan National Army (LNA), commanded by Khalifa Haftar, continued its advance on the western city of Misrata as military officials seemed determined to enter the city ahead of any potential deployment of Turkish troops to the country. The move towards Misrata comes just days after the LNA captured the strategic coastal city of Sirte […]

South Sudan veep bemoans ‘unfortunate, misplaced’ U.S. sanctions

The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on South Sudan’s First Vice President Taban Deng Gai, citing his involvement in serious human rights abuses. It is one of the sharpest actions taken by the U.S. against South Sudan’s government amid Washington’s frustration over the country’s failure to achieve a stable peace after its civil war. […]

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Erdogan keeps causing mayhem in Libya

Turkey risks becoming even more deeply embroiled in Libya’s conflict and its decision to deploy troops marks a new stage in the internationalisation of the fighting. Turkey has already supplied armoured vehicles to the UN-recognised Government of National Accord (GNA) in Tripoli and also operates drones on its behalf. Turkish troops will apparently be deployed […]

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UAE offers 5-year tourist visa to all and sundry

Tourist visas to the United Arab Emirates will be valid for five years, Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum said Monday on Twitter, part of a campaign to lure holiday makers to Gulf countries. The visas were previously valid for 30 to 90 days. Gulf nations eager to diversify their economies away from […]

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Qatar is using Sudan for destabilization agenda – Eritrean Gov’t

The Eritrean government has levelled destabilization claims against Qatar saying the Gulf nation was through an elaborate scheme using Sudan as its “springboard.” A November 28, 2019 statement from the Eritrean Ministry of Information said the Qatari government was deploying religious, political and guerilla tactics to achieve its aim of destabilizing Eritrea. The current development […]

Miguna Miguna is welcome home – Kenyan govt

The Kenyan government on Monday said it would facilitate the return of vocal opposition politician, into the country, following court orders to that effect. Miguna, who played a role in the symbolic inauguration of opposition leader Raila Odinga in January 2018, was deported in February. His attempt to return on March 26, 2018 was not […]

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President Trump Warns Erdogan Against Stoking the Fire in Libya

Donald Trump warned his Turkish counterpart that “foreign interference is complicating the situation in Libya”, after Ankara voted to send troops to the oil-rich North African state. President Trump spoke to Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Turkish president, on Thursday after Turkey’s parliament approved a year-long mandate to dispatch armed forces to prop up the ailing […]

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Rwanda records 2,597 arrests for drunk driving in 2019

At least 2,500 people were arrested in 2019 in Rwanda for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, a senior police officer revealed Saturday in Kigali.According to the Commissioner of Police in charge of Traffic and Road Safety department, Rafiki Mujiji, the police has recorded 12,755 traffic violation tickets between Jauary and December last […]

American rapper, Cardi B jokes about filing for Nigerian citizenship

American rapper Cardi B says she is filing for Nigerian citizenship citing the increasingly dangerous nature of being an American living in New York. “I’m filing for my Nigerian citizenship,” she wrote in a tweet that slammed U.S. president Donald Trump over his role in the escalating of tensions between the U.S. and Iran. America’s […]

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American Rapper, Ludacris And His Entire Family Become Citizens Of Gabon

American rapper, Christopher Brian Bridges popularly known as Ludacris, is now a citizen of the African Country of Gabon. Ludacris along with his wife, Eudoxie and his entire family were granted the Gabonese citizenship status on January 2nd 2020 during his on-goin African trip. Before their trip to Gabon, Ludacris and his wife Eudoxie Mbouguiengue […]

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5 Must See Wild Animals on Safari in Africa

Africa is the best place in the world for wild life safari and known for the big five game animals. Maasai Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro are the well famous national parks in Africa to see big wild animals such as; Rhinoceros The black rhinoceros abbreviated to rhino and two of these extant species are native […]

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Umaro Sissoco Embalo elected president of Guinea-Bissau

Former Guinea-Bissau Prime Minister Umaro Cissoko Embalo has been elected president after winning a run-off vote against another ex-prime minister. The 47-year-old beat rival Domingos Simoes Pereira by about 54% to 46%, according to the electoral commission. More details soon….

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Google Doodle honours Amaka Igwe on 57th posthumous birthday

Late veteran Nollywood filmmaker, Amaka Igwe, has been honoured with a Google Doodle on her 57th posthumous birthday. A Google Doodle is a special, temporary alteration of the logo on Google’s homepages intended to commemorate holidays, events, achievements and notable historical figures. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the doodle went live on […]