US terror alert for South Africa unfortunate – Ramaphosa
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has described as “unfortunate” a US terror alert for an upmarket area of Johannesburg. The…
South Africa reacts to terror threat warning by US
South Africa has appeared to downplay a warning by the US embassy of a possible threat of a terrorist attack…
Kenya battles unsafe Chinese contraceptive pill a decade after ban
When Susan Wamaitha started feeling sick a year ago, she thought it was the side effects of a contraceptive pill…
With love from Dr. Anthony Philips
Get out of your hideout. It is vendetta. You don’t represent the interest of the South. Your claim to continue…
World Bank issues Zambia $270m for Covid, debt recovery
The World Bank says it has approved a $270m (£232m) loan to Zambia to help it recover from the effects…
Madagascan lemur points to nose-picking ‘benefits’
Researchers studying an unusual Madagascan lemur have witnessed the nocturnal creature picking its nose and eating the mucus. The Aye…
Pakistani journalist shot dead in Kenya to be buried
Pakistani’s prominent journalist Arshad Sharif who was shot dead by Kenyan police at a roadblock on Sunday is set to…
IPAC passes vote of confidence on INEC chairman over use of BVAS
INEC chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has condemned the antics and smear campaign by some…
Jigawa among the poorest states in Nigeria – NBS
The chairman, Jigawa state Social Protection Programme (JlSOP), Comrade Shua’ibu Musa Kafingana, Tuesday, said it’s quite worrisome that the state…
With unrest in West Bank, US and Israeli presidents focus on Iran | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Talks at the White House between United States President Joe Biden and Israeli President Isaac Herzog have focused on Iran,…
Buhari tasks African ambassadors on protection of continent’s interests
President Muhammadu Buhari has enjoined African Ambassadors to continue to give preference to the protection of the interests of the…
Adamu Adamu and the agony of patriotism
Adamu Adamu Underpinning Mallam Adamu Adamu’s role(s) in the President Muhammadu Buhari administration would be similar to emphasising to a…
Thousands march on Sudan coup anniversary to demand civilian rule | Protests News
Thousands of demonstrators have rallied in cities across Sudan to demand full civilian rule, marking the first anniversary of a…
Pakistan forms committee to investigate Arshad Sharif’s murder | Media News
A two-member committee is tasked with investigating the circumstances behind the murder of investigative journalist Arshad Sharif. Pakistan’s Prime Minister…
Sudan protesters rally, defying a year of post-coup crackdowns | News
Sudanese security forces have used tear gas, rubber bullets and sound bombs on Tuesday to disperse tens of thousands of…
UN says countries’ climate plans ‘nowhere near’ 1.5C goal | Climate Crisis News
Head of UN Climate Change says governments need to strengthen their climate plans and implement them in the next eight…
Israel greenlights Karish gas production ahead of Lebanon deal | News
The announcement comes before an historic maritime border agreement with Lebanon is expected to be signed on Thursday. Israel has…
Former Niger leader slams international community for neglecting Sahel insurgency
The former president of Niger, Mahamadou Issoufou has warned of dire consequences that befell the Sahel, a region plagued by…
Burkina Faso recruits 50,000 civilians as army auxiliaries to fight jihadists
Burkina Faso this week launched a drive to recruit 50,000 civilian defense volunteers to help the army fight jihadists, the…
FG allays fears, assures citizens of safety
The federal government has assured that Nigeria’s security forces are doing everything possible to secure and protect Nigerians and foreigners…