Nigerian governor escapes assassination attempt – aide
The governor of Nigeria’s central Kogi state, Yahaya Bello, has survived an assassination attempt along the busy Lokoja-Abuja highway, a…
Ethiopian awarded 2 cargo accolades
Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, the largest air cargo network operator in Africa, has been crowned once again with two…
Dengue fever epidemic declared in Burkina Faso
A dengue fever epidemic has been declared in Burkina Faso by the national health ministry, with a notable surge in…
Four die in crush at Kenya’s Heroes Day celebrations
Four women have died and 13 other people were seriously injured in Kenya during a crush before an event to…
Somaliland accuses Somalia of ‘attack’ on its statehood
Somaliland has condemned an announcement by Somalia’s federal government that it would work closely with a self-appointed administration in disputed…
Zulu princes injured in car crash amid succession battle
Two Zulu princes have been involved in car crash in South Africa after returning from a court case contesting the…
The innovator pushing e-bikes in Ghana
In her quest for cheaper, more convenient, safer transport in Ghana, entrepreneur Valerie Labi has developed an electronic bike that…
Syrah Resources Mozambique using solar power plant
The Australian mining company Syrah Resources has announced that it has begun using its 11.25 Megawatt solar plant to power…
Lupita Nyong’o’s fans rally behind her after break-up from Selema Masekela
Fans of Kenyan Hollywood actress Lupita Nyong’o have rallied behind her after she revealed her break-up from US-based TV host…
Probe shows South Africa parliament fire was preventable
An internal investigation has found that a fire that gutted South Africa’s parliament in January 2022 could have been prevented.…
Israel Gaza: Biden clinches deal with Egypt to allow aid
US President Joe Biden has secured a deal with Egypt to deliver limited aid to Gaza to ease a humanitarian…
Power restored in Guinea-Bissau’s capital
Turkish company Karpowership has restored power to Guinea-Bissau’s capital after cutting off supplies for nearly two days. The company had…
Beaches closed in SA’s Durban city after heavy rains
All beaches have been closed in the South African port city of Durban following heavy rains that left the sea…
SA and Ukraine leaders discuss grain deal revival
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and his Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky have affirmed their shared desire for a peaceful resolution…
Kenya’s ‘fake lawyer’ pleads not guilty
A man in Kenya accused of practising law without qualifications has pleaded not guilty in court. Named Brian Mwenda Njagi…
Ethiopia trade ministry keeps fuel prices unchanged
The Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration has kept all fuel prices unchanged for the next 30 days. Its previous…
Angola SODIAM raises US$22.3M in diamond auction
Angola’s National Diamond Trading Company (SODIAM E. P) said it raised 22.3 million US dollars during the holding of its…
Mozambique’s Gas: ENI’s catalyst for financial transformation
Mozambique’s recent offshore gas discoveries, spearheaded by ENI, are making waves in the financial and energy sectors. ENI’s role in…
Sudan conflict: Ethnic cleansing committed in Darfur, UK says
They has seen new evidence of the brutal ethnic violence that has swept western Sudan since fighting broke out between…
Guinea-Bissau capital in darkness after power cut
An unpaid electricity bill has plunged Bissau, the capital of Guinea-Bissau, into darkness. The Turkish utility company, Karpowership, pulled the…