Kenya curriculum uproar as pupils behead live chickens in school
mobile phone, congratulates the boy for cutting off the head and then instructs another, who holding the body, to put…
The terrors of Kenya’s school fire epidemic
A school dormitory in western Kenya burned down a few weeks ago and several students were arrested on suspicion of…
Chad opposition faults junta leader’s term extension
The main opposition party in Chad has described the swearing-in of the military leader, Mahamat Idriss Déby, for another two…
Malawi bishops accuse president of broken promises
Catholic bishops in Malawi have accused President Lazarus Chakwera’s government of reneging on its promise of change in a letter…
Eight teams that have missed out on this year’s FIFA World Cup | Qatar World Cup 2022 News
Even before the first kick of the ball at the Qatar 2022 World Cup, fans who have not been following…
Hong Kong leader says ‘no legal basis’ to seize Russian megayacht | Russia-Ukraine war News
John Lee says financial hub will only enforce UN sanctions after yacht linked to Russian tycoon anchors in city. Hong…
Al-Makura urges Nasarawa voters to return APC to power.
Senator Al-Makura The Senator representing Nasarawa south senatorial district, Umaru Tanko Al-Makura (APC), has urged voters in Nasarawa state to…
South Korea improving on inequality, Hong Kong slipping: Oxfam | Business and Economy News
UK-based charity says rich and poor countries alike exacerbated rising economic inequality during the pandemic. South Korea, Singapore, Tajikistan and…
Ukraine condemns Russia as ‘terrorist state’ in UN meeting | Russia-Ukraine war News
Meeting to discuss Russia’s annexations of four partly-occupied regions was overshadowed by Moscow’s bombardment of Ukrainian cities. Ukraine has condemned…
Crossdresser, James Brown’s s3x tape leaks, breaks internet
Controversial Crossdresser, James Brown, has stirred reaction online after his s3x tape was leaked online. When Nigerians thought they were…
Will violence make or mar Enugu polls?
Chuks Nweze in Enugu examines the accusations and counter accusations of violence by differing political parties against one another in…
UN refugee chief warns of ‘severe cuts’ without urgent funding | Russia-Ukraine war News
UNHCR makes an appeal for $700m to help the 100 million people currently displaced around the world. The UN refugee…
Political rookie’s new party wins Lesotho vote but no majority | Elections News
The All Basotho Convention party, which led the outgoing government, won only eight of 120 seats in parliament. A new…
Suicide is not a crime — countries must stop treating it as one | Mental Health
More than 700,000 people die by suicide every year. Many more attempt suicide but survive. The theme of this World…
Future heatwaves will lead to large ‘loss of life’, report warns | Climate Crisis News
Publication by the UN, Red Cross says 38 heatwaves accounted for the deaths of more than 70,000 people worldwide from…
Chad’s creditors close to agreeing debt relief: French official | Debt News
Alongside Ethiopia and Zambia, Chad is one of three countries seeking debt restructuring under a G20 initiative. Chad’s creditors are…
Tompolo’s security outfit intercepts vessel loaded with crude oil
Operatives of Tantita Security Services Limited, have intercepted an illegal vessel loaded with crude oil in Delta State. According to…
Somali president dissolves judiciary oversight body
Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has disbanded the country’s Judicial Service Commission and anti-corruption commission, according to the state broadcaster.In…
Infographic: Which countries still have the death penalty? | Infographic News
October 10 is the World Day Against the Death Penalty. Here are three graphics explaining capital punishment around the world.…
Liberian ex-warlord trial due in Paris court
The trial of former Liberian rebel commander Kunti Kamara opens on Monday in a Paris court. Mr Kamara, who is…