Kenneth Gyang is making Nigerian films, but for a global audience
In May, Netflix scored its biggest Nigerian hit with the original title, Blood Sisters. The gripping thriller about two best…
Africa: UN Chief Says World Faces ‘Real Risk’ of Multiple Famines This Year
New York — U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told an international conference on food security Friday that the world is facing…
Afikpo North Chair, residents rejoice over nomination of daughter as Nwifuru’s deputy
Mrs Patricia Obila Residents of Afikpo North Local Government Area (LGA) of Ebonyi State are jubilant over the nomination of…
Will Zimbabwe be readmitted to the Commonwealth?
In 2002, the Commonwealth suspended Zimbabwe, citing gross human rights violations, a collapse of rule of law and its shrinking…
Africa: Ukraine Appeals for Support on War With Russia and Food Crisis
Nairobi — Ukraine’s foreign minister says Kyiv is ready to export much-needed grain to Africa as soon as Russia lifts…
Rivers 2023: Tonto Dike is our deputy gov’shp candidate – ADC
Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has been unveiled Friday as the Rivers State deputy governoship candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC).…
Back story of junta’s killing field tactics haunts Darfur region
According to recent data by the UN, extensive levels of violence in Sudan’s Darfur region have displaced more than 84,000…
Africa: Biotech Collaboration Paves Way for First African-Owned Covid-19 Vaccine
Last year South Africa became the first African mRNA Vaccine Manufacturing Hub. At the time, the World Health Organization (WHO)…
Contrary to President Buhari’s claims, insecurity is rampant
Plateau State has most recently become a location for targeted abductions. Solomon Maren, a PDP member of the House of…
Africa: Commonwealth Countries Urged to Help Arrest Genocide Fugitives
Activists and survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda are urging leaders in Kigali for the Commonwealth…
Shipping organisations set out to tackle rising number of containers lost overboard
Following a spike in containers lost at sea, the World Shipping Council (WSC), the global liner association, has initiated a…
Five African documentaries to watch at the Encounters International Festival
“Our passion is to present films that educate, entertain and leave a lasting impact,” festival director Mandisa Zitha noted in…
Africa: Commonwealth Leaders Discuss Evolving Threat of Anti-Microbial Resistance
As the world is recovering from COVID-19 pandemic, it’s crucial to remember that many of the measures needed to prevent…
CAF unveils official match ball for 2022 WAFCON
CAF and technical sponsor, Umbro have unveiled the official match ball for Africa’s flagship women’s football competition, the Women’s Africa…
DRC seeks US help with Rwanda and the M23 rebels
President Felix Tshisekedi’s government has launched a multi-pronged strategy to get the US congress and Joe Biden administration to help…
Africa: Indigenous Peoples Warn of Global Delay On Forest Protection Push
From the Amazon rainforest to Indonesia, indigenous groups see little progress on protecting forests since COP26 climate summit Amazonian people…
Omo – Agege rewards heroic tanker driver with N1m
Omo-Agege The Deputy Senate President and Delta APC Governorship candidate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has rewarded a brave tanker driver, Ejiro…
Zondo report shows Ramaphosa didn’t do enough to stop the rot
In the report, Chief Justice Raymond Zondo – who chaired the inquiry – says Ramaphosa claimed in his testimony before…
Africa: A Frightening View – Inside the Eye of the ‘Hurricane of Hunger’
New Orleans — When I first met Dr. Roland Bunch, I have to be honest–he scared me. As one of…
Sponsorship conflict stalls Electoral Offences Bill in House of Reps
A Bill seeking establishment of a commission, as well as a tribunal charged with the responsibility of investigating and prosecuting…