Mac Manu urges African nations to redouble efforts in cultivating and strengthening democratic institutions
A former Chairman of the Democrat Union of Africa (DUA), Peter Mac Manu, has called on African nations to redouble their efforts in cultivating...
Family reveals burial date of late singer, Onyeka Onwenu
The family of Onyeka Onwenu has revealed that the iconic singer will be buried before the end of August.The family announced this on Tuesday...
Miss South Africa contestant pulls out amid nationality row
The Miss South Africa beauty contestant at the centre of a nationality row has withdrawn from the competition, saying she decided for her and...
Former CAF President Issa Hayatou passes on
The former President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Issa Hayatou has passed on.He died at the age of 77.A right hand man...
Over 40 Nigerians arrested for waving Russian flags during ‘hunger’ protest
About 40 people have been arrested in northern Nigeria for waving Russia's national flag during protests against the high cost of living and what...
Scary moment armed robbers attacked congregants during church service
South African police are on the hunt for suspects who robbed congregants during a church service in New Brighton on Monday night.The incident, which...
At least 23 killed in paramilitary attack in Sudan’s El Fasher
At least 23 people were killed and dozens injured in an artillery attack by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in El Fasher, the...
Bobrisky released from prison
Nigerian cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has been released from the Kirikiri Correctional Centre after serving six months for abusing naira notes...
Nigeria’s President calls for end to protests against economic hardship
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu called on Sunday for a suspension of protests against a cost of living crisis, saying this would create an opportunity...
Sex for grade: Nigerian university suspends lecturer
The Abia State University, Uturu, has suspended a lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication, Dr. Udochukwu Emmanuel Ndukwe, for three months over allegations...
WhatsApp may exit Nigeria over $220m fine
WhatsApp may suspend its operations in Nigeria due to regulatory demands.One week ago, Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) imposed a $220...
Curfew imposed in Nigerian state after ‘hunger’ protest
A curfew has been imposed in Nigeria's second-biggest state, Kano, after protests against the high cost of living were "hijacked by thugs" who engaged...
At least 3 killed in Nigeria at protests over high cost of living
At least three protesters were killed in Nigeria's Kaduna state on Thursday, Reuters reporters and eyewitnesses said, as demonstrators rallied across the West African...
Protest in Nigeria turns violent as youths clash with Police in Abuja
A tense standoff between angry youths and Police officers has erupted at the Kurudu Axis in Abuja, with protesters blocking the road using burning...
Frustrated Nigerians vow ‘days of rage’ as hardships mount
“We are protesting because we are hungry,” Nigerian activist Banwo Olagokun tells the BBC.He is part of the Take It Back Movement, one of...
Legendary actress slumps and dies after performing at party
Legendary Nigerian singer, Onyeka Onwenu, has tragically passed away at the age of 72.The music icon reportedly died on Tuesday night, July 30, at...
AU endorses Akufo-Addo’s proposal for increased mobile money interoperability across Africa
The African Union (AU) has endorsed President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s proposal for mobile money interoperability across Africa.The proposal, considered a crucial step toward...
Nigerians queue for fuel as NNPC blames operational hitch
Fuel queues lengthened across major Nigerian cities on Monday after state oil company Nigerian National Petroleum Corp. faced problems supplying gasoline to local traders...
Nigeria on edge as nationwide youth protest looms
A national protest to demand good governance and a better standard of living led by civil society groups, trade unions and human rights activists...
AU adopts Akufo-Addo’s mobile money interoperability across Africa
In a major step towards economic integration, the African Union (AU) has adopted President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's proposal for mobile money interoperability across...
Leadership, strategic thinking required in dealing with Africa’s challenges – Ayorkor Botchwey
Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, has emphasised “leadership and strategic thinking” in dealing with the challenges confronting the African...
Namibia turns the visa tables on Western nations
Namibian, Michelle Nehoya has spent nearly $500 (£390) on an application for a visa to visit Canada - but almost two years later it...
Man kills friend over apple
A 23-year-old man named Emmanuel Chingwaru from Zimbabwe has been arraigned before a Magistrates’ court on charges of murder.The incident occurred on July 15,...
How Ibrahim Mahama was received at the Liberia Airport [Video]
Over the weekend, renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist Ibrahim Mahama donated 20 Police vehicles and three 1,200 KVA electricity generators to Liberia Airport Authority.This contribution...
Thailand grants 93 countries visa-free access
Thailand has expanded its visa-free entry scheme to 93 countries and territories as it seeks to revitalize its tourism industry.Visitors can stay in the...
Tears as family of Ghanaian man killed in Toronto arrive for funeral [Video]
Some family members of Adu Boakye, a 39-year-old Ghanaian who was shot and killed in Toronto, were seen crying at the Toronto Airport.According to...
US border officials seize 90 giant African snails from Ghanaian traveller
Customs and Border Protection officials in Detroit stopped a slimy cargo from messing up American crops last month.
Officials conducting a secondary baggage screening found...
Some International Airlines operating out of Accra affected by global software disruption
Some international flights from Accra to other destinations have been affected today.This was after several airlines were hit by disruptions to their software that...
Namibia refuses to extend visa for Ugandan monarch
The Namibian government has refused a request to extend the visa for a Ugandan king who has been getting medical treatment in the country...
67% of Africans believe their governments are failing in corruption fight – Afrobarometer
Afrobarometer's latest report reveals that a staggering 67% of Africans believe their governments are failing in the fight against corruption.Furthermore, 71% of Africans who...
Kagame wins Rwanda vote in landslide – partial results
Rwandan President Paul Kagame is on course to extend his 24-year rule by another five years in a landslide victory, with most of the...
Kenya: Serial killer arrested, admits to killing 42 women in 2 years
Kenyan police have arrested a man who they have described as a “serial killer” suspected to have been behind the gruesome murder of nine...
CCTV captures fake usher stealing member’s phone in church [Video]
A thief has been caught on CCTV stealing a new church member's phone at the RCCG Christ Ambassadors Youth Church, Nigeria.In the video, the...
I live in a rented house – Dangote
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has said the house he stays in whenever he is in the Federal Capital Territory is not his personal...
Davido launches own social media app
Famous Nigerian Afrobeats artist Davido has launched his own social media app called Chatter.Davido announced the news in a trending post on his official...
ECOWAS Court strikes out suit seeking to hold Ghana liable for Jammeh/Gambia killings in 2005
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has ruled as inadmissible, three of the four grounds of a suit filed by the son of a deceased...
Liquid C2 launches Cloudmania in Egypt, expanding its Middle East channel partner ecosystem
Liquid C2, a subsidiary of Liquid Intelligent Technologies (https://Liquid.Tech/), a leading pan-African technology group, proudly announces the expansion of its Cloudmania business into the...
Empowering South African Businesses: Neosun Energy’s Solar Solutions Offer Relief Amidst Electricity Price Hikes
With local South Africa branches Global EPC company Neosun Energy (www.Neosun.com) offers affordable solar energy solutions for local businesses to mitigate the impact of rising...
EcoFlow Announces Winter Sale in South Africa
EcoFlow (www.EcoFlow.com/za) is pleased to announce its Annual Winter Sale, running from 15th July to 19th August. This year's sale features exclusive promotions on...
President Boakai Launches the Global Fund Grant to Combat Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria
In a significant and pivotal event, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., today officially launched the Global Fund Grant Cycle 7 (GC7) at the Monrovia...