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Digitize your agriculture or go hungry – Prez Akufo-Addo to African leaders

President Akufo-Addo has cautioned African leaders, particularly, those responsible for agricultural development of their respective countries to note that the continent has no option but to...

Video: Stonebwoy records song against xenophobic attacks in South Africa

Ghanaian dancehall musician, Stonebwoy has gone beyond tweets to make a song concerning xenophobic attacks on foreigners, mostly Nigerians in South Africa.In the song,...

South Africa shuts embassy in Nigeria after reprisal attacks

South Africa has temporarily closed its embassy in Nigeria following violence against South African businesses in reprisal for attacks on foreign-owned stores in Johannesburg, while Nigeria...

New strategies are needed to counter violent extremism – President Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Wednesday called on West African leaders to adopt new strategies to counter the shared and unprecedented threat of terrorism and violent...

Foreigners in South Africa deal in fake goods – High C’ssioner

Most foreigners trading in South African are dealing in “fake goods”, the South African High Commissioner to Ghana Lulu Xingwana has claimed.She said foreigners...

Video: Lagos protests against xenophobic attacks in South Africa

Nigerians in Lagos have been protesting against xenophobic attacks in South Africa over the last few days.The angry protesters attacked South African business, Shoprite,...

#XenophobiaInSouthAfrica: Tiwa Savage cancels South Africa DSTV show

Nigerian songstress, Tiwa Savage, has reacted to xenophobic attacks on some Nigerians in South Africa by cancelling her show which was set to happen...

MTN Nigeria closes offices nationwide

South Africa owned telecommunications giant, MTN has announced the closure of all its shops in Nigeria.This may not be unconnected with the threat by...

Xenophobia: Zambia cancels friendly match against South Africa

Zambia’s football association has called off its friendly match against South Africa because of the recent xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals in South...

Genevieve Nnaji speaks on the reason why Nigeria is hated

Actress Genevieve Nnaji has stated that it’s time for Nigeria to show who they truly are to those who hate them.The actress made this...

Xenophobia: Angry Nigerians attack Shoprite (video)

https://www.instagram.com/p/B18w0MlB4ht/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=embed_video_watch_againSome angry Nigerians have just invaded the Shoprite outlet along Lekki-Epe expressway in Lagos State.READ: Video: Get ready to dance your troubles away –...

South African President condemns ‘anti-foreigner violence’

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned a wave of looting and violence that has mostly targeted foreign nationals."There can be no justification for...

President Buhari reacts to xenophobic attacks in South Africa

President Buhari has reacted to the recent Xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in  South Africa.A statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi...

Outrage on Twitter over SA Xenophobic attacks

Social media users have reacted in disgust and horror following reports of fresh xenophobic attacks in South Africa.Several videos capturing harrowing scenes have emerged...

Pastor commits suicide

A pastor, Mr Tunde, believed to worship as Deeper Life Bible Church, has reportedly committed suicide at the Mowe area of Ogun State after...

Video: 3 men hijack Cape Town truck – except they can’t drive

An attempted hijacking was caught on camera on August 23 in Cape Town, South Africa.Three armed men jumped into a truck and attempted to...

DJ Arafat: Thousands pay tribute at Abidjan concert

Thousands of fans have gathered in Ivory Coast's capital Abidjan to pay tribute to musician DJ Arafat.The 33-year-old Ivorian, whose real name was Ange...

Residents flee as Boko Haram attack Chibok village

Residents of Yimirmigza village in Kautikari ward, Chibok local government area of Borno, are currently running helter skelter following a fresh attack from Boko...

How BBC reported on killing of 5 cops in one month in Ghana

Ghana to give guns to police officersGhana's government has decided to arm all police officers on traffic duties after a spate of attacks.Five officers have been...

Photo: Okada rider dies in tragic accident, leaves behind 6 widows and 30 children

The fate of six widows and 30 children hangs in the balance as a commercial motorcycle rider who was their breadwinner died recently in a terrible...

Ethiopian politician’s goats ‘taken hostage’

The goats of an opposition politician in northern Ethiopia have been taken hostage as part of a ploy by local officials to get him to leave...

Bible translator butchered to death in Cameroon, wife’s arm chopped off

A Bible translator in Cameroon was butchered to death on Sunday morning during an overnight attack while his wife’s arm was cut off, according...

Shock after Rwanda gospel singer reveals he is gay

A Rwandan gospel singer has told the BBC he expected a backlash after telling a Christian YouTube channel on Monday that he was gay.Albert...

Police arrest suspected robbers with 150 phones

The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of suspects who specialises in snatching cars in Delta State and also Anambra.According to the...

Gunmen kill Catholic priest, set him ablaze

The chairman of the Kufai Adamu local government, Shiban Tikari, has confirmed the killing of a Catholic priest, barely 24 hours after gunmen...

Nigeria slashes visa fees for US citizens

Barely 24 hours after the US authorities increased the cost of visa application for Nigerians under a tit for tat policy, FG has...

Student sues President for blocking him on Twitter

A Harvard University student has sued Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni for blocking him on Twitter.Mr Hillary Innocent Seguya Taylor, a Ugandan, also sued government...

TB Joshua’s church testimony causes dismissal of presidential aide

Julius Maada Bio, the president of Sierra Leone, has terminated the appointment of his chief of protocol (SCOP), Fatmata Kargbo, after she went to...

Photo: Lady goes wild over ‘cheap’ engagement ring

A lady @scurviana has taken to twitter to show the engagement ring her fiancee bought for her which he saved for quite a long time before...

Lawyer requests bail for Omar al-Bashir in corruption trial

Sudan’s deposed military ruler, Omar al-Bashir, has appeared in court on Saturday for the second hearing of his corruption trial, during which his defence...

To resolve crisis Myanmar should change their laws

Bangladesh now gave shelter 1.1 million Rohingyas who were fled from Myanmar for persecution. In 1978, 1991-1992, 2012, 2016 and 2017 they were...

The African American who moved to Ghana ‘to escape US racism’

African American Obadele Kambon has never looked back since moving to Ghana in 2008.He vowed to quit the US for West Africa after being...

Photos: Man arrested after stealing hotel’s flatscreen TV with a trolley bag

A yet-to-be identified man got more than he bargained for after getting caught with a flatscreen TV he stole from a hotel in Makurdi,...

Zimbabwean comedian ‘abducted and beaten’

A Zimbabwean comedian has been found after being abducted and beaten by masked gunmen in the capital Harare, her relatives and colleagues say.Samantha Kureya,...

Year of Return: We need to talk about Africa not only where we are citizens – Danny Glover

American actor, film director, and political activist, Danny Glover, has urged African-Americans visiting Africa, especially Ghana for the 'Year of Return' initiative marking 400...

Adom Praiz to celebrate 10-year anniversary with 10 top gospel musicians on Sept. 6

Yes it’s a year already and Adom Praiz is here to thrill gospel patrons to the max with a decade celebration of the massive...

MP’s affair revealed by friend at his funeral

The governor of Nairobi has ignited an explosive debate amongst Kenyans over the issue of children born out of wedlock to powerful politicians and...

Video: I never jumped bail to Dubai; EOCO knew my whereabouts – NAM1

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Menzgold, Nana Appiah Mensah, has rubbished reports that he skipped bail to Dubai when the Security and Exchange Commission...

Africa pushes for lifting of Zimbabwe sanctions

A group of 16 African countries has called on the US and EU to "immediately lift" economic sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe.The policy was hurting...

Nigerian entrepreneur, once honoured by Forbes, charged in US over $11m fraud

Celebrated Nigerian entrepreneur is set to face prosecution in an American court over his involvement in at least $11m fraud.United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation...