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Entertainment: DJ Cuppy says she and her sister, Tolani are single

Nigerian entertainer, DJ Cuppy has revealed that she and her songstress sister, Tolani are single. She made this known while responding to tweets which were triggered by her disclosure of her father buying Ferraris for her and her two sisters. When asked who she and her sister are dating, DJ Cuppy wrote in response; “We’re […]

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Breaking: Former IAAF chief Lamine Diack found guilty of corruption, handed 2 year prison sentence

The former head of World Athletics Lamine Diack has been found guilty for his role in allowing Russian athletes to pay bribes to compete when they should have been suspended for doping. The 87-year-old Senegalese was handed a two-year prison sentence at a Paris court on Wednesday. He was also sentenced to an additional two […]

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Local Flights Take Off Once Again in Angola Post

The Runways are Ready Ready for takeoff, commercial flights in Angola which resumed this week following their suspension in early March at the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic — with only domestic flights available for booking as of now. The first highly anticipated roundtrip flight between Luanda and Cabinda on Monday was surrounded by confusion […]

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Mali: Opposition group says junta’s plan “does not reflect” views of the people

As Mali’s junta tried to hash out a political roadmap with West African leaders in Ghana on Tuesday, the 18-month transition plan agreed by the military just days ago is being contested in Bamako by the popular opposition protest group. “A delegation from the junta went to Accra to negotiate and discuss the fate of […]

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Sudan: Omar al-Bashir trial adjourned to September 22

The trial of Sudan’s toppled strongman Omar al-Bashir over his function in the 1989 military coup that introduced him to strength was adjourned to September 22, the judge said on Tuesday. The judge stated the hearing was “procedural” and that requests had been being viewed to trade the packed courtroom to meet coronavirus measures. The […]

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Business: COVID-19 may help revamp Africa’s economies

The coronavirus pandemic may want to convey tremendous modifications to Africa’s economies even if output shrinks by means of as tons as 10% this year, in accordance to a new investment report. There are already signs that the continent will be disproportionately hit by way of the outbreak that has raised dangers and worsened the […]

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Mali: West African body urges for transitional gov’t

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Tuesday met with Mali’s military junta in Ghana’s capital Accra to locate a definitive answer to the political situation in the country. “Terrorists are taking advantage of the situation in Mali to toughen their power” and that “the military junta ought to have already put in […]

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The World: US backs off planned Canadian aluminum tariff

A tariff war between the US and Canada ended Tuesday without a shot being fired as the Trump administration repealed its planned 10% responsibility on Canadian aluminum.  The tariff used to be canceled hours before Canada was once to impose countermeasures on (CAN)$3.6 billion of American imports of aluminum. American Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer made […]

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Entertainment: Cassper Nyovest welcomes baby boy

Congratulations Mufasa… Simba has finally landed! Local rapper Cassper Nyovest and his partner Thobeka Majozi welcomed their son, Khotso on Sunday. Taking to Twitter shortly before Khotso was born, the doting dad shared a photograph of himself donning scrubs alongside the doctor, captioning the post. “Let’s f****ing gooooo!!!!!! #AnyMinuteNow.” Let’s fucking gooooo!!!!!! #AnyMinuteNow pic.twitter.com/LHuqL5iCD4 — […]

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Sports: Super Eagles star set for first Everton start this season

Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi is set for his first in shape this season for Everton when they host Salford City in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday. The 24-year-old was once snubbed by supervisor Carlo Ancelotti for the premier league opener towards Tottenham Hotspur last Sunday. New signing James Rodriguez used to be preferred on […]

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NEWS: ECOWAS leaders set to meet with Mali junta on deadline day

Mali’s junta must title a civilian meantime leader on Tuesday, as the army chiefs meet with West African leaders who are additionally calling for fresh elections within a year. The 15-nation regional bloc known as ECOWAS gathered for a summit in Ghana, with its new president Nana Akufo-Addo also attending. The bloc has set an […]

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Politics: Ouattara and only 3 More Approved to Run for Ivorian Presidency

The Constitutional Council, the top court in Cote d’Ivoire has officially validated the presidential candidacy bid of current President Alassane Ouattara who seeks a contentious third term — clearing only four of the 44 candidates for the October 31 presidential election. Mamadou Koné, the President of Ivory Coast’s constitutional council, read out the list in […]

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School Back in Session for Children in Tunisia

Back to school for children in Tunisia on September 15, following the approval of the health protocol by the Tunisian scientific committee for the fight against coronavirus — which calls for the application of social distancing between pupils and the mandatory mask-wearing only for teachers and educational staff as children are at less risk of […]

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Education: Re-opening of Algerian schools depends on COVID-19 situation – Prime Minister

Algerian Prime Minister Abdelaziz Djerad on Sunday said that the date for the start of the 2020-2021 school year depends on the COVID-19 situation in the country, the official APS news agency reported. Djerad told media that the scientific committee monitoring the spread of COVID-19 will provide its professional suggestion for the date of opening […]

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Uganda ‘s National Authority for Identification and Registration briefly shut down after positive COVID-19 case

Uganda’s National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) was on Monday closed temporarily after a security personnel tested positive for COVID-19. “One person has tested positive at our head offices-Kololo ceremonial grounds and the person is undergoing treatment. NIRA headquarters shall therefore be closed to the public for 2 days -Tuesday 15th Sept & Wednesday 16th […]

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Business: Kenya Airways to resume flights to 3 African countries

Kenya Airways stated it will resume business passenger flights to Ghana and Sierra Leone on September 16 and to Liberia on September 17. The flag carrier stated in an advertisement in the Daily Nation newspaper that it will fly 4 instances a week to Accra and twice weekly to Freetown and Monrovia. In West Africa, […]

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The World: Spain reports 27,000 COVID-19 cases over weekend

After a weekend marked by unlawful parties throughout the country, Spain’s Health Ministry suggested 27,404 new coronavirus infections on Monday. The three-day total, which consists of data seeing that Friday, is up by means of much less than 1,000 compared to remaining weekend, however the wide variety of instances recognized in the closing two weeks […]

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NEWS: Significant crisis as COVID-19 brings tourism to its knees in Marrakech

Marrakesh is almost empty without the thousands and thousands of traffic who visit the snake charmers, story tellers and vibrant traders as the coronavirus pandemic brings tourism to its knees. Morocco has 35 million inhabitants and has recorded over 1,500 deaths from coronavirus and more than 86,600 validated cases. In the winding streets leading to […]

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Sports: Highlands Park Sale Hits A Block!

The sale of Highlands Park to Tim Sukazi has hit a snag after the proprietors acquired a letter – which the Siya crew has considered – from the Premier Soccer League. Following the story on this internet site on August 29 that the Lions of the North had offered its topflight reputation to Sukazi, owner […]