Islamic Police in Kano Arrest 25 for Violating Ramadan Fasting Rules
The Islamic police in Kano, northern Nigeria, have arrested 25 people for violating Ramadan fasting rules, including 20 Muslims seen eating or drinking in public […]
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South Africa and UK to Co-Host Global Fund’s Eighth Investment Drive Amid Fundraising Concerns
South Africa and the United Kingdom have announced their collaboration to co-host the eighth investment drive for the Global Fund, aimed at fighting AIDS, tuberculosis, […]
Uganda Discharges Eight Ebola Survivors as Sudan Strain Outbreak Stabilises
Uganda has successfully discharged eight patients who recovered from the Sudan strain of Ebola after they tested negative twice for the virus, health officials have […]
Senegal Launches English Teaching in Schools Alongside French
In a new educational initiative, five-year-old pupils in a kindergarten near central Dakar have begun learning English, alongside French, the country’s official language. Teacher Absa […]
Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s First President, Passes Away at 95
Sam Nujoma, the revered independence Leader who steered Namibia to freedom from apartheid South Africa and served as the country’s first President for 15 years, […]
South Sudan: Churches Launch Book to Promote Non-violence
In an effort to promote peace and heal the wounds of conflict in South Sudan, the South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) has unveiled a […]
Tems Wins Best African Music Performance Grammy for ‘Love Me Jeje’
Nigerian singer Tems triumphed on February 3 over other notable African artists, including Yemi Alade, Burna Boy, and Wizkid, to claim the Grammy Award for […]
India Clinch Under-19 T20 World Cup with Commanding Nine-Wicket Win Over South Africa
India have emerged victorious on February 2 in the Under-19 T20 World Cup, cruising to a comprehensive nine-wicket win over South Africa in the final. […]
Nigerian Musician 2Baba Announces Separation from Wife Annie Idibia
Popular Nigerian musician Innocent Idibia, known as 2Baba or Tuface, has confirmed on January 27 his separation from his wife, actress Annie Idibia. The couple, […]
Manhunt for Gang Leader ‘Tiger’ After Escape from South African Custody
South African authorities have launched on January 20 a manhunt for James Neo Tshoaeli, a notorious gangster known as “Tiger,” and are investigating how he […]