All posts tagged "Africa News"

More than 230 killed in two weeks in South Sudan gun violence

JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN: More than 230 people have died as a result of gun violence in South Sudan in the past two...

Mali soldiers arrest President, Prime Minister after cabinet reshuffle

FEATURED: Transition Mali President Bah Ndaw is seen during his inauguration ceremony at the CICB (Centre International de Conferences de Bamako) in...

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SAD: Graduand perishes in accident returning home from her graduation

It was tearly and mourning week in the family of a superlative first-class female graduand who perished in nasty road accident shortly...

Veteran Journalist Shaka Ssali officially retires after 20 years on VOA’s Straight Talk Africa

Veteran Voice of America (VOA) journalist Shaka Ssali has officially retired after 20 years of hosting the famous Straight Talk Africa. VOA...

Congo President Sassou Nguesso Names Son as Minister in New Government

The Republic of Congo’s President Denis Sassou Nguesso has chosen a new government that includes his son as well as an opposition...

EXCLUSIVE: Opposition MPs ‘bribed’ to reject anti-corruption ‘iron lady’

The Public Appointments Committee of Parliament said Tuesday that Chizuma failed to get the scores required for confirmation.

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Journalist Phocas Ndayizera jailed for 10 years for terrorism

The prosecution had demanded a life sentence for journalist Phocas Ndayizera

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Senior Muslim cleric Sheikh Ali Amini shot dead in mosque

The gunman shot Sheikh Ali Amini during evening prayers on Saturday and then fled, a human rights activist said. The cleric was...

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Features

Top 10 Most Sexually Active Countries in Africa Revealed

The need and the urge for sex are inborn in every person in this world and because of it, we decided to...

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Olusegun Ogunsanya Appointed New Airtel Africa CEO

Airtel Africa plc has appointed Olusegun “Segun” Ogunsanya as their new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He has been Managing...

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DRUG USE: Woman swallows four packets of heroin to evade arrest

Police on Wednesday were forced to rush a 48-year-old woman to the hospital to save her life after she swallowed four satchets...

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SOMALIA: Civilians urged to return home as Mogadishu tensions ease

Somalia’s government has on Wednesday urged people who had fled violence in the capital to return home, as tensions eased after the...

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Army generals Muhire, Ibingira arrested over flouting Covid-19 regulations

Security has arrested and put in custody two army generals; Gen Fred Ibingira and Lt Gen (Rtd) Charles Muhire over violation of...

Current Affairs

Justice Martha Koome to become Kenya’s first female Chief Justice

The Judicial Service Commission of Kenya has nominated a Lady to become the first-ever female Chief Justice in country’s history, The Commission...

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Zimbabwe Air Force Helicopter crash kills four including child and female captain

An Air Force of Zimbabwe helicopter crashed on Friday, killing three crew members and a child on the ground as it came...

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Absa CEO asked to step down after dispute with board of director

Absa Group Chief Executive Officer Daniel Mminele will step down effective April 30 from his position after a dispute over strategy with...

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Chad President Idriss Déby dies hours after winning sixth term

Chadian President Idriss Déby Itno, who has been in power for 30 years has died of injuries suffered on the frontline, the...

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JUST IN: President Fires Labour Minister, Arrests Officials Over COVID-19 Funds

"I have dropped him from my cabinet accordingly. Even though the minister has since returned the money, his usage of the funds...

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TANZANIA: Magufuli’s widow Janet critically ill, admitted to hospital

DAR-ES-SALAM: Janet Magufuli, widow to the late former president of Tanzania John Pombe Magufuli’s is reportedly ill after she suffered a shock...

Govt embarks on freeing inmates to reduce COVID-19 risk in prisons

Those to be released had been convicted of non-violent crimes. Those convicted of crimes such as murder, treason, human trafficking, and sexual...

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Rwandan Priest Arrested in France for Alleged Role in Genocide

PARIS – A Rwandan priest was arrested in France this week on charges of providing, among other things, food to militiamen who...

Health Ministry suspends covid-19 vaccination over blood clot concerns

The second phase of the country's rollout plan, which will target essential workers and the over-60s, is scheduled to begin on May...

JUST IN: Obama’s step-mother, Keziah Aoko dies at 81

Former United States President, Barack Obama’s step-mother, Keziah Aoko has died at the age of 81. Aoko, who is the mother to...

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