South African president denies bribing burglars
South Africa’s president denied Thursday that he bought the silence of burglars who stumbled upon 3.8 million euros “hidden” in one of his properties, accusations […]
Articles by Steven Addamah
Kinshasa to release two detained Rwandan soldiers
The Democratic Republic of Congo has agreed to release two Rwandan soldiers detained amid rising tensions between the two neighbors, Angolan President Joao Lourenço said […]
The world’s largest civilian hospital ship to train 260 health professionals in Dakar
The Global Mercy, the world’s largest civilian hospital ship, made its African debut in the port of Dakar, where it will stay for four weeks […]
Pope Francis prepares for African tour despite health issues
Pope Francis is set to make a gruelling trip to two African countries in July despite knee problems that have forced him to use a […]
Sudan: army chief lifts state of emergency imposed since military coup
Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on Sunday lifted a state of emergency imposed since last year’s military coup, the ruling sovereign council said. Burhan […]
Namibia aims to export solar energy to Europe
Namibia, a semi-desert African country among the most affected by global warming, has stated its ambition to become an industrial country self-sufficient in solar energy […]
Rwandan referee Salima Mukansanga among the six women selected for the 2022 World Cup
Six women will be among the 105 referees at the upcoming Men’s World Cup in Qatar for the first time, Fifa announced Thursday. Three of […]
Rihanna launches her beauty products on the African market
The successful Barbadian pop star and entrepreneur launches her cosmetics line Fenty Beauty on the continent at the end of May. The commercial offensive shows […]
Nigeria’s accountant-general arrested on corruption charges
Nigeria’s comptroller general of public finance has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a case of embezzlement of about 80 billion naira (€184 million) […]
Ugandan troops to leave DRC on May 31
Ugandan forces present in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as part of a joint operation against the ADF rebel group must withdraw by May […]