The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), the country’s premier Film Trade Association Body, has announced good news for cinema lovers on the occasion of the International Cinema Day. Opeyemi Ajayi, the chairman of the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), said in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos that cinema lovers would enjoy discounted […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 — […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Petrol prices have risen in Nigeria after the oil-rich nation dumped a controversial petrol subsidy system in the face of a coronavirus budget crunch. The cost of fuel at the pump has risen by around 15% in recent days, hitting a record high of 162 naira per litre ($0.42), after the government pushed on with […]
Volunteers in South Africa are feeding needy humans on a sports activities subject the place stray bullets from gang struggle are a day by day hazard. The group, in Lavender Hill outside Cape Town, hand out food to homeless people and youngsters every day. They feed some 300 human beings twice a day, after the […]
About 50 people are feared dead after an artisanal gold mine flooded in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after torrential rains. The accident in the makeshift mine occurred on Friday in the town of Kamituga, in South Kivu province, about 270 kilometres (170 miles) southwest of the regional capital Bukavu. Rescue workers began to […]
The opposition coalition which led mass protests in Mali ahead of last month’s coup has rejected a transition charter to establish an 18-month interim government until an election could take place. It followed three days of talks with opposition and civil society groups. The M5-RFP group said the document was an attempt by military leaders […]