At least ten soldiers have gone missing after an attack on a military boat yesterday by armed separatist fighters in the locality of Ekpambiri in Manyu division, South West region of Cameroon, sources have said. Sources say the attack was carried out by at least 30 armed separatist fighters yesterday just after midday on the […]
Another woman has come forward with her experience of giving birth shortly after nurses allegedly turned her away at Stanza Bopape Community Health Centre in Tshwane. The 23-year-old, who asked not to be identified because she fears health officials will target her and her baby boy, said her first experience of going into labour was […]
South Africa knocked hosts Egypt out of the Africa Cup of Nations and booked their place in the quarter-finals with a late winner in Cairo. With Egypt throwing players forward, Thembinkosi Lorch struck on the counter-attack after 85 minutes. Mahmoud Trezeguet had the hosts’ best chance, but he fired at the goalkeeper. Egypt have followed […]
Defending champions Cameroon have been bundled out of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations after a 3-2 defeat against Nigeria in the round of 16 on Saturday in Alexandria. An Odion Ighalo brace and a third from Ahmed Musa booked a quarter final ticket for the Super Eagles in a tupsy turvy game that some […]
Ghana has received $200 million from the World Bank to help transform and diversify its economy through the promotion of private investment and robust growth in its non-resource base sectors. The fund, to be administered through an integrated programme is set to build the country’s competitiveness and deliver sustainable jobs under the Ghana Economic Transformation […]
Super Eagles get controversial Botswanan referee Joshua Bondo against Cameroon for the 2019 Total Africa Cup of Nations for the round of 16 clash at the Alexandria Stadium Saturday evening. Zambian fans are yet to forgive Bondo for cancelling their team’s goal in a crucial 2018 World Cup qualifier against Nigeria on October 7 in […]
Switzerland, the United States and several Western countries have called on the Democratic Republic of Congo to respect the rights of artisanal miners, following the recent tragedy and incidents in cobalt- and copper-rich Katanga. Dozens of people died near Kolwezi (south-east) a week ago in a collapsed gallery at the mining site of KCC, a […]
Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has found it “implausible” that Public Enterprises Minister simply did not recall meeting one of the infamous Gupta brothers in 2010. In a shocking report released on Friday, Mkhwebane makes several findings against Gordhan in relation to the establishment of an intelligence unit at the South African Revenue Service in 2007, […]
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Friday that South Africa cannot allow its economy to be held back by the U.S.-China trade war, which he said was born out of jealousy. Speaking at the Digital Economy Summit, Ramaphosa said local telecommunications companies, which he did not name, had written to him before he attended […]
Benin defeated Morocco in the AFCON tournament round of 16 after playing a 1-1 draw in the normal regulation time, the game went to extra time then penalty shout and Benin converted all their spot kicks while the Atlas Lions wasted two of their kicks. Morocco started the game in attacking mode with Benin on […]
Benin defeated Morocco in the AFCON tournament round of 16 after playing a 1-1 draw in the normal regulation time, the game went to extra time then penalty shout and Benin converted all their spot kicks while the Atlas Lions wasted two of their kicks. Morocco started the game in attacking mode with Benin on […]
Benin defeated Morocco in the AFCON tournament round of 16 after playing a 1-1 draw in the normal regulation time, the game went to extra time then penalty shout and Benin converted all their spot kicks while the Atlas Lions wasted two of their kicks. Morocco started the game in attacking mode with Benin on […]
The leader of the Economic Fighters League, Ernesto Yeboah and one other person were on Friday morning arrested at Parliament House for protesting against the proposed 450-seater new chamber for Parliament. They were protesting in the public gallery during proceedings. They reportedly stood up during proceedings and shouted, “drop that chamber, drop that chamber.” That […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with families who lost their loved ones in the pipeline explosion which occurred in Ijegun area of Lagos State. The President also urged Nigerians to shun vandalism This was disclosed in a statement signed by his special adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina on Friday. “President Buhari condoles with […]
Penthauze records lead act and label boss, Phyno officially begins the second half of 2019 with his latest song ”The Bag”. This will be Phyno’s 2nd single this year having released Agu back in march. The song was produced by Willis and the video directed by Patrick Ellis. TAGS: Nigerian entertainmentNigerian newsolamide
Argentina’s Guido Pella pulled off a major upset on Friday knocking 2018 Wimbledon finalist Kevin Anderson out in the third round in straight sets 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (7/4). The 29-year-old Argentinian, who will play in the second week of a Grand Slam for the first time in his career, was in control from the outset […]
Cameroon’s Presidential couple is expected to land in Yaounde late this afternoon after a brief stay in Geneva switzerland marred by protests. Sources say they left the Intercontinental Hotel for the Cointrin airport this morning, heavily guarded by the Swiss police before taking off for Yaounde at exactly 12.30. Paul and Chantal Biya are thus […]
Nigerian star Orji Okwonkwo beat former Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney to win Major League Soccer (MLS) best goal of the week 17. The 21-year-old Benin-born was the star of his Montreal Impact in the 2-1 victory against the Portland Timbers on Wednesday, June 26 after scoring twice in the encounter with the second goal […]
Sudan’s ruling junta and protest leaders reached an agreement on the disputed issue of a new governing body for a transition team in the wake of April ouster of long-serving leader Omar Al-Bashir. The deal reached today (July 5) is seen as a breakthrough in a power sharing accord expected to end the country’s political […]
Around 300 migrants are still being held in the detention centre in Libya where more than 44 people were killed in an air strike, the International Organisation for Migration said on Thursday. Of the 600 migrants that were in the centre, “300 were still there” on Thursday and receiving humanitarian assistance from the IOM, Safa […]