Legendary kwaito musician Doc Shebeleza, born Victor Bogopane, has died at age 51. The renowned businessman and kwaito veteran had been battling health issues for several years. On 2 December 2024, Doc Shebeleza shared with…
Nigerian pastor accused of abusing children who fled…
Deep in the tropical forest in southern Nigeria, an evangelical pastor runs a sprawling camp billed as a refuge for thousands of children who fled the Boko Haram jihadist insurgency in the north. Solomon Folorunsho,…
Islamic State strikes in Mali, new leader gets…
Islamic State (IS) on Saturday claimed responsibility for an attack that left at least 50 soldiers dead in Mali, even as the IS affiliate in Egypt pledged allegiance to the group’s new leader. IS, which…
Mali: Over 50 Malian soldiers killed in attack…
At least 53 soldiers and one civilian were killed in a militant attack on a military post in northern Mali on Friday, the government said. The attack is one of the deadliest strikes against the…
Malawi court suspends ‘colonial’ wigs, robes due to…
Malawi’s constitutional court has suspended its requirement that lawyers and judges wear traditional white wigs and black robes in the courtroom as an early season heatwave sweeps the southern African nation. Temperatures in some parts…
#Don’tForgetSowore: Timeline Of An Activist’s 90 Days In…
Nigeria's vocal pro-democracy activist, Omoyele Sowore, has been in the detention of the Nigerian government since his abduction by operatives of the Department of State Services on the midnight of August 3, 2019. Sowore had…
Has Cameroon’s national dialogue delivered solutions to Anglophone…
One month after Cameroon’s hyped Grand National Dialogue, the prospect of peace in the country’s Anglophone regions is still distant. President Paul Biya called for national dialogue, and his government organised talks that took place…
South African Police Arrest 100 People Protesting Against…
The South African police on Wednesday arrested 100 people as part of an operation to disperse a group of refugees and asylum seekers, who had staged a prolonged sit-in near the UN refugee agency in…
Summit: Saudi Arabia To Invest In Nigeria’s Oil,…
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday held talks with King Salman in Riyadh, during which both leaders committed to deeper partnership especially in the areas of oil and gas for the development of both countries. Malam…
Tanzanian billionaire Dewji explains why he asked kidnappers…
Tanzanian billionaire Mohammed Dewji, who was kidnapped and held for 10 days in October last year, says he was ready to die, having been disoriented by his captivity. 43-year-old Dewji, who is widely considered to…
Cameroon: Paul Biya disburses FCFA 200 Million to…
The Head of State Paul Biya has disbursed the sum of 200 Million frs CFA to assist the affected population of the Bafoussam Landslide in burying their dead and relocating to safer zones. The information…
Nigerian fights extradition to US from Canada
A Nigerian wanted in the United States for a child pornography offence is appealing his extradition from Canada to the U.S. on the grounds he should be considered a refugee. Adesanya Prince is wanted in…
Heatwave Likely To Hit Parts Of Zimbabwe This…
The SADC-Climate Services Centre said that very high temperatures are expected in the region until Thursday this week, raising the possibility of a heatwave during the period. In a statement on Monday, SADC-Climate Services Centre…
Cameroon: At least 20 feared dead in Bafoussam…
At least 20 people are feared dead and many others injured after a landslide occurred last night in the Bafoussam III Sub-Division, Mifi Division of the West region of Cameroon, reports have confirmed. According to…
Zimbabwean Suspected Sex Slaves Freed in SA Brothels…
30+ women suspected to be sex slaves in South Africa have been freed after South African Police Service raided notorious brothels in Mpumalanga Province the Chronicle reports. This was confirmed by the South African provincial…
Pope Francis Speaks On Nigerian Girl Killed By…
Catholic Pontiff, Pope Francis, on Sunday described the late 14-year-old Vivian Ogu as an example to all Christians in Nigeria and the rest of the world. Armed robbers had shot the teenager to death after…
Cameroon: Fako SDO convenes crucial meeting after Patrick…
The Senior Divisional Officer of Fako, Emmanuel Ledoux Engamba has convened a meeting with various stakeholders of the Buea Council following the death of the Mayor Patrick Ekema Esunge. A released signed by the SDO…
Nigeria: 228 inmates escape from Koton Karfe custodial…
The Koton Karfe custodial centre in Kogi collapsed due to heavy flooding, loading to escape of 228 inmates. The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Correctional Service, Mr Jafar Ahmed, who confirmed this while speaking with…
15 killed in northern Burkina Faso attack
Gunmen killed 15 civilians in northern Burkina Faso over the weekend, security and local sources said on Monday, in the latest deadly attack as the impoverished West African country battles a jihadist revolt. "On Saturday…
