Africa: WHO Approves Lifesaving Ebola Drugs
The World Health Organization says clinical evidence shows two monoclonal antibody treatments are effective at saving the lives of many…
Relief as university workers suspend strike
The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Allied and Education Institutions (NASU) have…
Bitcoin, crypto and blockchain: African start-ups trying their luck
While cryptocurrency scams regularly make international headlines, there are still entrepreneurs determined to expand the possibilities of digital currencies to…
Africa: WFP Scales Up Support for Millions Who ‘Cannot Wait’ for Food Aid Amid Horn of Africa Drought
As the threat of famine looms in the Horn of Africa, the World Food Programme (WFP) announced on Friday that…
Man ‘cuts off own testicles for meat’
A man identified as Kofi Atta is currently receiving treatment at St Francis Xavier hospital, Assin Fosu area of Ghana…
Kenyatta silent on Ruto’s win, but promises smooth transition
Kenyatta has not said a word about William Ruto’s narrow win, not even a formal congratulations, after Raila Odinga –…
West Africa: Ecowas Parliament Calls for Implementation of 30% Affirmation for Women in West Africa
The Chairperson, Committee on Social Affairs, Gender and Women Empowerment of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament, Ayamba…
Sports book of record: FG inaugurates 12-man committee
Minister Sunday Dare The Federal Government has set up a 12-man committee to work towards the successful production and second…
Can Joseph Kabila and the PPRD regain power?
A generous layer of cream, a slightly runny chocolate layer with impeccably distributed blue, yellow and red icing… Everything on…
Africa: WHO Recommends New Ebola Treatments
The World Health Organization has recommended the use of two drugs against the Ebola virus, which it says have “revolutionized”…
Wike’ll be Nigeria’s president one day, says Jerry Gana
Former Minister of Information, Professor Jerry Gana, has prophesised that the Rivers state Governor, Nyesom Wike, will be Nigeria’s president…
Opposition UNITA is gaining popularity, while ruling MPLA loses it
Although Angola’s ruling MPLA is expected to win next week’s highly anticipated general elections, longtime opposition UNITA has been growing…
Africa: Friday Essay – How a Bike Accident Changed Me, By a Philosopher of Hope
Cycling once made me feel free unlike anything else. I loved the sensation of slicing through the air, flying past…
Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Zimbabwe….15 must-read books this summer
This year, some of Africa’s finest authors have released new material – some making strong impressions with their debut works…
Africa: Lack of Trust, Accountability Among Difficulties of Global Democracies
H.E Sidie Mohamed Tunis, speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament during a 5-day meeting of the ECOWAS joint committee on political…
Kidnapped Nasarawa commissioner regains freedom
The Nasarawa State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Yakubu Lawal, has regained freedom after five days in captivity. Lawal…
Liberia: US sanctions on Liberian President’s key allies tests his anti-graft claims
When US President Joe Biden’s administration imposed some of the heaviest financial sanctions on three top Liberian officials this week,…
African Women Call For Help to Eliminate Violence Against Women and Girls
Johannesburg — A few weeks ago South Africans woke up to shocking reports of the men who gang raped 8…
Presidential vehicular gift: Another look
One common saying in international relations is that ‘no country can survive by itself’. There was much hype in the…
What measures has Mohamud taken to lessen impact from climate change?
Records from the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) indicate that Somalia has now been in the grip of a devastating…