Rabat provides an elegant and historic location right on the banks of the Atlantic Ocean. Witnessing such a combination of ancient ruins, royal television stations, architectural masterpieces, and many other examples from various periods makes Rabat unique. If you have an interest in all things history, culture, and heritage, Rabat has the best historical places […]
Shiro Lagos has been gradually earning a name as one of the city’s most elegant places to eat. This top, tier Pan, Asian restaurant situated in the luxurious Oniru Estate offers a menu that blends Japanese, Thai, and wider Asian influences, thus attracting not only food enthusiasts but also celebrities and corporate clients. In fact, […]
Deputy President William Ruto has for the first time told off President Uhuru Kenyatta over the 2022 presidential campaigns, the clearest signal yet that the two are poles apart. Ruto said in Kalenjin that there is no problem planning for his 2022 presidential run, contradicting Uhuru who has time and again called on him to […]
People will always have a thing or two to say about others, even when their lives isn’t such an example to emulate. Top Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham advises fans to be the one who dictates what makes them happy regardless. The movie star took to social media to reveal that happiness is a personal thing, […]
A little more than 100 years ago, Naspers Ltd. was created by white South Africans to produce a Dutch-language newspaper. Now the continent’s biggest company, Naspers just named its first woman, and first black person, as chief executive officer. Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa’s appointment to head the South African unit doesn’t just buck the trend of white, […]
South Africa is mourning the death of Mandla Maseko, the man who had his eyes set on becoming the first black African to go into space. The 30-year-old died in a motorcycle crash in Pretoria over the weekend, according to a family statement reported by local media. Maseko became an inspiration to many South Africans […]
The special tribunal set up to recover money looted from the state is expected to be operational by October, the head of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Andy Mothibi, said on Tuesday. The tribunal was established by President Cyril Ramaphosa in February. Mothibi told the portfolio committee on justice and correctional services a “governance committee” […]
The Kum y3n pr3ko demonstration being organised by the Coalition for Social Justice is currently underway in Accra. The demonstrators, according to Starr News Sefanam Agbogbli, who is marching with the demonstrators, have converged at the Obra Spot waiting for directions for their route. Lead Organiser of the demonstration Bernard Mornah has told the media […]
The 8th edition of the trade fair on governmental actions dubbed SAGO will be officially launched this afternoon in a ceremony presided at by the Minister of Communication Rene Emmanuel Sadi. This year’s edition reportedly brings together close to 300 exhibitors and a host of visitors from in and out of Cameroon to exchange and […]
The ten detained leaders of the ‘Ambazonia’ separatist movement return to the Yaounde Military tribunal today where their case resumes. Today’s court session resumes after the Appeal Court of the Centre Region rejectted a motion filed by the defense lawyers to recuse the magistrate Misse Njoune. The reecusal was the bone of contention at last […]
On the first anniversary of the historic Ethiopia – Eritrea peace deal, the two neighbours are working to actualize the pillars of the deal signed in Asmara last year. Eritrea’s information minister Yemane Meskel in a tweet said: “On July 9 last year, Eritrea & Ethiopia signed a historic Peace Agreement bringing to an end […]
Ethiopia’s minister for water and electricity, Seleshi Bekele on Monday lifted measures rationing electricity for homes and companies after a rise in water levels at hydroelectric dams, state-affiliated Fana Broadcasting said. Fana quoted the minister saying the changes were prompted by an increase in water levels at the country’s Gibe 3 dam. Seleshi had said […]
Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) has sacked their Nigerian coach Emmanuel Amuneke after being knocked out of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon). The Taifa Stars exited the competition with zero points after losing 2-0 to Senegal, 3-2 to Kenya and suffering a 3-0 defeat to Algeria. Africa News reports the new boss will be announced […]
Taita Taveta Governor Granton Samboja is currently being grilled at the DCI Headquarters in Nairobi. The DCI asked Samboja to record a statement at its Nairobi Headquarters over the forceful removal of illegal camel herders coordinated by county government and security organs a month ago. In a statement to the newsroom on Sunday, Taita Taveta […]
President Uhuru Kenyatta has said that Tanzania would be a good place for his second born son Muhoho to try his luck in marriage. Uhuru while bidding his counterpart John Magufuli a goodbye after a private visit said that will allow the two countries to strengthen its bond. He added, “Tutaendelea sasa kutembea tembea kwa […]
After twelve days of group stage action and two days of rest, the journey to African Cup of Nations, AFCON, glory resumes today in the land of the pyramids, Egypt. The group stages coughed up lots of incidents from the goals, the misses, the blunders and the tactics. Not to forget the fans in the […]
Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, says there cannot be closure on the death of Chief MKO Abiola until some of the challenges and anomalies in the country have been addressed and eliminated. Soyinka, who said this at a wreath-laying ceremony to commemorate the 21st anniversary of the death of Abiola organised by Women Arise for […]
In Malawi, President Peter Mutharika’s government is still struggling to pacify the defeated and disappointed opposition supporters, nearly two months after Malawians took to the polls in the country’s tripartite elections. Mutharika’s re-election has been challenged by opposition political parties and non-governmental organisations, in court and through street protests. In this article, we’ll track 10 […]
Troops of 1 Division Nigeria Army under exercise HARBIN KUNAMA III, have neutralised one suspected bandit and rescued 13 kidnapped victims in Kuyelo community in Birnin Gawri Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Deputy Director Army Public Relations, Col Ezindu Idimah made the disclosure in a press statement issued on Monday in Kaduna. Idimah […]
Refugees in the Tajoura detention centre in Libya that survived a deadly air strike last week are demanding to be evacuated for fear of another attack. The Government of National Accord (GNA) has blamed military commander Khalifa Haftar for hitting Tajoura detention centre last Tuesday and killing around 60 people. Since the strike survivors have […]