Doctor in Sudan who treats up to 750,000 people wins global humanity award
A surgeon, who is the only permanent doctor for 750,000 people, has been honoured for performing more than 1,000 operations…
US Embassy in Ghana objects to refund of fees for bounced visas
The United States ambassador in Ghana, Robert Jackson, has flatly rejected calls for a refund of fees to applicants who…
South Sudan soldiers on trial over rape of aid workers
Thirteen South Sudanese soldiers have gone on trial accused of raping foreign aid workers and murdering their local colleague. The…
Nigeria first lady flies to London
Nigeria’s First Lady Aisha Buhari has flown to London to be with her husband, President Buhari, who is on medical…
Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria and others represent Africa at G7 summit
The Group of Seven wealth nations (G7) in the world met on the Italian island of Sicily to discuss issues…
DR Congo authorities back use of unlicensed Ebola vaccine
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s National Regulatory Authority and Ethics Review Board has formally given the green light for possible…
Sudan accuses Egypt of backing rebels ahead of foreign minister’s trip
udanese President Omar al-Bashir accused Egypt on Tuesday of supporting rebels at war with Khartoum, a week ahead of a…
Gambia tackles sleazy image to diversify tourism
Hydara plans to put The Gambia on the map for ecological and cultural tourism, ending reliance on cheap package tours…
South African president Zuma denies plans to retire to Dubai
Jacob Zuma, the president of South Africa, has denied reports he is planning to retire to Dubai as he faces…
The Mutiny May Be Over, but the Ivorian Army’s Problems Are Not
By Jeremy Allouche and Oswald Padonou Reforming a fragmented army will be tough in Côte d’Ivoire’s tense atmosphere. Could foreign…
Kenya: Sarah Ikumu – Teen With Kenyan Roots Who Melted Simon Cowell’s Heart
Imagine standing in front of the British version of Judge Ian (from the Tusker Project Fame shows) and dazzling him…
Police in Nepal detain South African for trying to scale Everest without permit
Kathmandu – A South African climber was in police custody in Nepal’s capital on Wednesday after he attempted to scale…
South African Generations star Mandla Hlatshwayo killed
South Africans are paying tribute to a former actor on popular local TV series Generations who was killed during a…
Nigerian Parents Beg Government To Legalize Female Genital Mutilation
Tobore Ovuorie It all began with my camera man and I assembling our gadgets in front of a trader’s shop.…
