The ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has called on the High Court to dismiss 16 petitions filed by the opposition Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) on a technicality for allegedly failing to prove that there were irregularities in some constituencies during the country’s general elections held in October, APA learnt here on Sunday.The BDP, through […]
Two professional hunters who shot and killed a collared elephant have surrendered their hunting licenses, the Botswana government announced on Sunday.The Ministry of Tourism said in a statement that Michael Lee Potter and Kevin Sharp have voluntarily surrendered their professional hunting licenses to the Department of Wildlife and National Parks following the incident in which […]
The management of Ethiopian Airlines says it will begin three weekly flights to Houston, Texas, by Dec. 16. Ethiopian Airlines’ Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr Tewolde GebreMariam, made this known on Saturday in Lagos. GebreMariam said that the routes would allow passengers to fly nonstop on Ethiopian Airlines from Houston to Africa. According to him, […]
Reports from Zimbabwe said the estranged wife of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has been arrested by the Zimbabwe Anti Corruption Commission (ZACC). Mary Chiwenga, a former beauty queen and model was arrested on Saturday for alleged fraud, misrepresentation and money laundering. She was detained overnight at Rhodesville Police Station in Harare. Her arrest was first […]
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen missed a late penalty as Lille beat visiting Montpellier 2-1 in Ligue 1 encounter on Friday night at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy. The 20-year-old Nigeria international eyeing his tenth league goal of the season as he returns to Christophe Galtier starting lineup after he was rested alongside Jonathan Ikone and Captain […]
Mohamed Salah netted twice as Liverpool beat Watford 2-0 at Anfield to extended their lead at the top of the Premier League in Nigel Pearson’s first game in charge. The visitors had earlier missed the chance to go ahead when Abdoulaye Doucoure mishit his shot after Etienne Capoue escaped the offside trap to set him […]
Super Eagles duo Kenneth Omeruo and Chidozie Awaziem helped CD Leganes to a 1-1 scored away draw against Deportivo Alaves in La Liga encounter on Friday night at Estadio de Mendizorroza. Martin Braithwaite opened scoring for Leganes with just one minute left in the first half before former Real Madrid youth player, returned to Spain […]
A Sudanese court on Saturday ordered former president Omar al-Bashir to be detained for two years in a correctional centre for corruption in one of several cases against the ousted autocrat. Bashir, who was toppled by the army in April after months of mass demonstrations, was convicted of graft and “possession of foreign currency”, judge […]
Gabon becoming a monarchy, this is the view of opposition leader Jean Ping and former Prime Minister who served once as African Union Commission chief. The ex-presidential aspirant was speaking to reporters at a press conference in the capital Libreville, in reaction to the appointment of the president’s son as coordinator of presidential affairs. “This […]
Lawmakers in Cameroon are debating a bill that seeks to grant more autonomy to the troubled Anglophone regions. The recent development comes more than two months after the Grand National Dialogue called by government which took place in the capital, Yaoundé. Parts of the new law adopted earlier this week stipulates that court decisions can […]
Niger’s government has declared three days of mourning following an attack that claimed 71 soldiers, which has been described as one of the deadliest attacks in years. The Islamic State group, active in the troubled Sahel region, has claimed responsibility for an attack on a military camp. The extremist group carried out the assault near […]
The United States has threatened visa restrictions on anyone, who attempts to damage the peace process in South Sudan. Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, in a statement said Washington would implement visa restrictions barring those who “undermine or impede the peace process in South Sudan’’ from entering the U.S. “The people of South Sudan have […]
The Committee to Protect Journalists has once again ranked Cameroon amongst the worst jailers of journalists in Sub saharan Africa. A recent report published by CPJ reveals at least 39 journalists are behind bars in Africa, who were arrested in the line of their duties Eritrea ranks first in the region wit w journalists while […]
Ian Khama, president of Botswana till April 2018, says he will sue the government for defamation. A recent government report cited Khama and others for corruption. In a press conference from next door South Africa, Khama denied the findings in the report describing them as part of a smear campaign by the government. The said […]
Dancehall star, Cindy Sanyu will be the headlining act at the 8th edition of the Open Mic Festival that is slated to take place this Saturday at Fun City in Gulu town. Cindy, who is known for her energetic performances alongside her sexy dancers, is expected to give revelers a memorable time. She will be […]
Nigeria will issue visas on arrival for all African passport holders effective January 2020, president Muhammadu Buhari has announced. His tweet of the move this morning confirmed an earlier tweet on Wednesday by Somalia’s Foreign Affairs Minister. Ambassador Ahmed Awad wrote: “I wish to profoundly commend President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria who just announced at […]
Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, AUC, has renewed calls for continental solidarity in helping combat twin scourge of terrorism and environmental degradation. Speaking at the Aswan Summit taking place in Egypt, the former Chadian Foreign Minister specifically mentioned the Sahel region and the Lake Chad Basin as two cases worthy of […]
The Ministry of Defence of Burkina Faso has placed a firm order for one Airbus C295 military airlifter. As part of its 2018-2022 Military Acquisition Law, the Burkina Faso Air Force will reinforce its military transport capabilities by joining the family of Airbus C295 operators. The C295 is adapted to perform in the harsh sub-Saharan […]
Islamist fighters killed 71 Niger soldiers in an attack on a military camp near the border with Mali, the Defence Ministry said in a statement on national television on Wednesday (Dec 11). “A substantial number of terrorists were neutralised” in Tuesday’s attack which also left 12 military personnel injured and others missing, the ministry added. […]
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund has approved a five-year arrangement under the Extended Credit facility (ECF) for Liberia in an amount equivalent to $213.6 million.According to an IMF statement issued late Wednesday, the credit is intended to help the country restore macroeconomic stability, provide a foundation for sustainable growth, and address weaknesses […]