Several killed in central Mali village attack, local officials say
Issued on: 14/02/2020 – 15:54Modified: 14/02/2020 – 15:57 At least 20 villagers were killed in an attack in central Mali…
São Tomé's primary forest, a treasure trove of biodiversity to be protected
Off the west coast of Africa lies the former Portuguese colony of São Tomé. The island is home to one…
Phones, electronic devices hold clues to crash of Bryant helicopter
Phones, electronic devices hold clues to crash of Bryants’ helicopter Transportation Safety Board, on Friday are turning to the travelers’…
Eagles: Yakmut, Mohammed laud Yobo’s appointment
Eagles: Yakmut, Mohammed laud Yobo’s appointment By Ijeoma Okigbo Two sports administrators, Alhassan Yakmut and Adam Mohammed, have hailed the…
FCCPC says legitimate part of Chinese supermarket back, running
Babtunde Irukera, Director general of FCCPC By Ginika Okoye The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), says the legitimate…
22 African countries converge to promote gender equality
22 African countries converge to promote gender equality By Justina Auta Mr Hassan Sekajoolok, the Chairperson, Men Engage Africa (MEA),…
South African State of Union speech delayed by protests
South Africa is in for more power cuts says President Cyril Ramaphosa in his state of the nation address. The…
Good Times with Salatiel, as Cameroonian Crooner Heads Out on European Tour
Musical allrounder Salatiel is in Paris on his first European tour. The Cameroonian crooner’s long been a hit with fans…
A Complicated Legacy. Kenya's Longest Serving President Dies at 95.
Kenya went into mourning after the death of its longest serving President. Daniel Arap Moi led for over two decades…
FG commissions 2,200 cadets, firefighting trucks
Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola By Philomina AttahThe Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, on Thursday commissioned 2,200 regular cadet…
Why Supreme Court sacked Bayelsa gov-elect, deputy
Supreme Court of Nigeria By Ikenna Uwadileke/Ebere Agozie The Supreme Court on Thursday sacked David Lyon and Sen. Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo,…
Turmoil in Iraq may force foreign oil coys to suspend activities – Russian diplomat
Turmoil in Iraq may force foreign oil coys to suspend activities – Russian diplomat Russian Ambassador to Baghdad Maksim Maksimov…
Trump’s visit: India builds wall to shield slum
India builds wall to shield slum in preparation for Trump’s visit A wall is being built along a slum area…
Sudan’s government says bread subsidy to continue
Issued on: 13/02/2020 – 11:18Modified: 13/02/2020 – 11:18 EYE ON AFRICA © FRANCE 24 Sudan’s uprising against Omar al-Bashir was…
US mulls troop cuts in Africa as strategy switches to ‘contain’ extremists
Issued on: 13/02/2020 – 08:35Modified: 13/02/2020 – 08:35 The United States announced Wednesday an initial plan for adjusting its military…
Condom Day: We encourage people to share love, not HIV -DG NACA
condom packs By Justina Auta The Director General, National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), Dr Gambo Aliyu has…
NYSC DG advises scheme’s PROs to sustain agency’s media visibility
Brig.-Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim, By Edith Ike-Eboh The Director-General of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim, has advised the…
Security Council votes for ‘lasting ceasefire’ in Libya as Haftar bans UN flights to Tripoli
Issued on: 12/02/2020 – 23:15Modified: 12/02/2020 – 23:15 The UN Security Council on Wednesday adopted a resolution calling for a…
NIPS: Minister assures recommendation will be implemented
NIPS: Minister assures recommendation will be implemented By Edith Ike-Eboh Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, has…
Coronavirus infections on the rise in China, Japan
Coronavirus infections on the rise in China, Japan The number of people infected with the new coronavirus has reached 44,653…