Nationwide protests, held in all 16 regional capitals, had been staged by the NDC on Tuesday, demanding an independent audit of the voter roll ahead of general elections due in December. Supporters attending a rally…
Machete Violence Claims 105 Lives In Kadoma –…
105 people have been killed in machete wars in mining areas surrounding Kadoma over the past three months. This was disclosed in a report by the Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) titled "Who will protect citizens…
Govt Imitating Ian Smith By Spending US$88 Million…
The illegitimate government intends to spend $US88 million in scarce foreign currency on the Political Actors Dialogue (POLAD) platform while the nation starves and the slow genocide in the nation's hospitals is getting worse every…
Cameroon: Paul Biya announces Special Status for Anglophone…
The Head of State Paul Biya has revealed measures are being taken to confer a special status to the North West and outh West Regions of Cameroon as a measure to solve the crisis in…
Drought-hit Zimbabwe to transfer thousands of animals
Zimbabwe's wildlife agency said on Monday it would move hundreds of elephants and other animals in a dramatic bid to save them from a lethal drought. At least 120 elephants have already died over the…
Ethiopia cabinet approves bill to combat fake news,…
Ethiopia’s Council of Ministers over the weekend approved a bill drafted by the Attorney General to combat fake news and hate speech, the state-run Fana broadcasting corporate reports. The bill’s official name is the Computer…
US Has Delisted Zamfara From Danger States –…
The governor of zamfara State, Hon. Bello Mohammed Matawalle has revealed that the American government has exempted Zamfara from among terrorists states. Speaking in Gusau Government House while receiving thousands of All Progressives Congress (APC)…
Rohingya crisis: The Gambia accuses Myanmar of genocide…
The small west African nation of The Gambia has filed a lawsuit at the UN's top court formally accusing Myanmar of genocide against Rohingya Muslims. It was filed at the International Court of Justice (ICJ),…
US set to jail Nigerian woman Temitope Olaiya…
A Nigerian born-woman Temitope Ayoni Olaiya, a.k.a Tammy Olaiya, faces on 28 February, 2020 a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison over the importation of 7kg of cocaine into the United States. The…
Pope Francis ‘hopes to visit South Sudan next…
Pope Francis has urged the leaders of South Sudan to overcome their divisions and to find consensus for the good of the country. Speaking at his weekly blessing in the Vatican, the Pope said he…
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]
Nigeria: Unusual weather hits Jos, residents groan
Residents of Jos, Plateau State are lamenting what they call “unusual weather”, which compels them to adopt measures to cope with the condition. According to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the people have suddenly found…
Zambia’s Lungu denies stifling opposition
Zambia’s president Edgar Lungu on Friday denied stifling the rights of opposition leaders, saying authorities who refused them permits to assemble and meet supporters were working within the law. Lungu, in power since 2015, faces…
Congolese Forces Kill 25 Rebels in Offensive
Congolese forces said on Saturday they had killed 25 rebels since launching an offensive against them late last month in an eastern region also struggling with an Ebola outbreak. Seven soldiers from the Democratic Republic…
Akufo-Addo Wasn’t Rushed To Nyaho Clinic: Eugene Arhin
The Presidency has denied reports claiming President Akufo-Addo has been rushed to the Nyaho Clinic in Accra. A video of the President’s convoy seen making its way to the health facility located in the Airport…
Kimwarer, Arror Dams Ghosts Haunt Uhuru’s NCIC Nominee
The ghosts of the Sh68 billion Kimwarer and Arror dams scandal now stand between President Uhuru Kenyatta's nominee and a plum job at the National Cohesion and Integration Commission. Former Kerio Valley Development Authority board…
Nigeria: Fashola Told To Resign, Apologise To Citizens
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, to resign his position immediately. This is following a statement made by the Minister which has stirred reactions. DAILY…
Nigeria, Russia To Sign Business Agreement On Pre-Paid…
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), on Friday said that Nigeria and Russia would sign a Memorandum of Understanding on production of pre-paid meter to bridge the gap that currently exists in the…
Mauritius’ incumbent PM wins five-year term – Interim…
Mauritius’ ruling Militant Socialist Movement (MSM) has won more than half of parliamentary seats, securing incumbent Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth a five-year term, interim election results showed on Friday. Thursday’s vote was dominated by…
