Cubana Chief Priest: Nigerian socialite charged for throwing money in air
Nigerian socialite and businessman Cubana Chief Priest has become the latest local celebrity to be charged with abusing banknotes. The…
Angola-Zambia oil pipeline construction work to kick off soon
An oil pipeline will link Angola and Zambia as part of the strengthening of bilateral cooperation, the Zambian ambassador, Lawrence…
Japan and SAPP partnership to boost renewables in Southern Africa
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has officially signed a Record of Discussions with the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP)…
Starlink to cut off internet in South Africa – reports
Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service is set to stop operating in South Africa, local media report. The company has…
US senators will introduce bill to renew Africa trade pact through 2041
A bipartisan group of senators has introduced a bill to renew the U.S. trade pact with sub-Saharan Africa ahead of…
Politician accused of harassment after birthday handshake
Kenya’s Association of Muslim Lawyers says a politician who appeared to force a woman to shake his hand should be…
South Africa to probe school adventure camp drownings
The drowning of two pupils in South Africa who were on a weekend school adventure camp is being investigated by…
Eleven killed in devastating Kenyan floods
Flooding caused by heavy rains has affected large areas of Kenya including the capital, Nairobi. At least 11 people have…
Victor Boniface: Nigeria striker’s rise to Bundesliga glory with Bayer Leverkusen
A rollercoaster season for Victor Boniface hit new heights when he scored the opening goal in a 5-0 victory that…
Yvonne Fletcher murder: Libyan suspect faces private prosecution
A police officer who held the hand of his dying colleague after she was shot 40 years ago is launching…
Alarming rise in child food poisoning in South Africa
More than 40 toddlers were taken to hospital in South Africa on Monday after mistaking rat poison for sweets. “Upon…
Togo constitution: Opposition says changes are presidential ‘power grab’
The opposition in Togo has denounced a proposed new constitution as a power grab, intended to extend the reign of…
Pan-African green hydrogen hub launched in Kenya
A pan-African green hydrogen hub was launched last week at a private university in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi to…
Kenya and Somalia sign joint initiatives against terrorism
Kenya and Somalia have signed a host of agreements aimed at fostering joint efforts in the fight against terrorism. President…
Egyptian film picked for prestigious Cannes competition
documentary about a group of young, disenfranchised Coptic Christians in Egypt who form an all-female theatre troupe is among the…
Sudanese teacher reunited with family after perilous trip
In August last year, the Africa Daily podcast spoke to Yusuf, who had left Sudan to find work and was…
Manhunt as ‘dangerous’ suspects escape Namibia cell
Police in Namibia have launched a massive manhunt for 11 prisoners who escaped from a police cell in north-eastern Zambezi…
Senegal seizes over a tonne of cocaine in record haul
More than one tonne of cocaine has been intercepted by customs authorities in Senegal, the biggest inland haul of the…
Power restored in Nigeria after hours-long grid collapse
Electricity has been restored in Nigeria after the grid collapsed earlier on Monday for the sixth time this year. The…
More African countries recall batch of cough syrup
A batch of the children’s cough syrup manufactured by Johnson & Johnson in 2021 has now been recalled by drug…