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Man digs own grave, buys casket and drinks for guests ahead of his funeral

A Rwandan man has been hailed for his thoughtfulness for making a detailed preparation ahead of his own funeral. The 70-year-old Mr Leo has made...

Uganda: Senior police officer allegedly burns his 66-year-old mother to death

A senior police officer, ASP Edward Bua, has been arrested in connection with the murder by arson of his 66-year-old mother, Nyakuni Margaret Onzia, in...

Couple of coups may happen in West Africa between now and June 2023 – Prof Aning

https://youtu.be/q8M1jqUmyi8 Director of the Faculty of Academic Affairs and Research at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), Prof. Kwesi Aning, is predicting a...

ECOWAS suspends Burkina Faso

The Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) has announced the suspension of Burkina Faso from its membership. The action follows a coup d’Etat...

Why this lady ended her marriage will shock you

A woman who got married this month is trending on Facebook after she announced on the platform that her marriage is over. Chinyere Sandra ended...

Man kills his 4-month-old son after doubting his paternity

Police have arrested a 23-year-old man, Mark Njuguna, for allegedly killing his four-month-old son in Gatanga Murang’a, Kenya.  In a video that has gone viral, the suspect...

Dangote remains Forbes’ richest man in Africa

Billionaire businessman, Aliko Dangote, has retained his position as the richest African man. Dangote remains number one with a net worth of $12.1 billion, according...

9 Senegalese soldiers missing in Gambia – Army

The Senegalese army says two of its soldiers have been killed and nine are missing after clashes in The Gambia, a country almost totally...

Why soldiers have seized power in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso's military takeover is unsettling but not unexpected. The ousting of President Roch Kaboré is the fourth coup in West Africa in the last...

Mole National Park receives 600,000 EUR from CITES-MIKE

The Mole National Park has received EUR 600,000 grant from the ‘Monitoring the Illegal Killing of Elephants’ (MIKE) programme to fund a project entitled:...

Accra emerges the best place to visit in Africa according to TIME Magazine

Ghana's capital, Accra is the best place to visit in Africa, according to TIME Magazine. The city beat Mozambique's Benguerra Island and Cairo of Egypt...

Africa Cup of Nations: Deadly crush reported at Cameroon stadium

At least eight people are reported to have been killed and dozens hurt in a crush outside an Africa Cup of Nations match in...

Unrest in Burkina Faso as military seize control

Residents in Burkina Faso’s capital say gunfire erupted late on Sunday in the same area as embattled President Roch Marc Christian Kabore’s home, hours...

AFCON: Striker’s house almost destroyed after missing penalty

Sierra Leone striker, Kei Kamara, is currently going through hell after missing crucial penalty in a defeat to Equatorial Guinea in the ongoing Africa...

Legendary actor confirmed dead [Photos]

Veteran actor Patrick Shai has died, his family announced through a statement on Saturday afternoon. Details surrounding his death are still sketchy, however, Sunday World...

Stampede at Christian crusade kills 29, including 11 children

At least 29 people, including 11 children and a pregnant woman, have died in a stampede at a Christian crusade in a densely populated...

Ghanaian Professor appointed acting Vice-Chancellor of University of Kigali

A chartered marketer, Professor Robert Ebo Hinson has been appointed Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kigali. His appointment takes effect from 19th January 2022. Prof...

Shoot-to-kill order given to Nigeria prison guards

Nigeria’s Interior Minister has ordered prison guards across the country to shoot and kill anyone who attempts a jailbreak. Over the last year, armed groups...

Cassper Nyovest to fight musician in another celebrity boxing match

South African rapper Cassper Nyovest is expected to fight in another celebrity boxing match after winning one against a social media troll in December...

Akufo-Addo commiserates with Mali over ex-President Keita’s death

President Nana Akufo-Addo has commiserated with the government, family and people of Mali following the death of ex-President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita. The sad incident...

Bald man decapitated in ritual attack

Police in Mozambique say the head of a bald man has been removed by criminals who wanted to sell it to a client from...

Pastor shot dead while praying at prayer mountain

A pastor of the Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) church has been shot dead in South Africa while worshipping at a prayer mountain. The pastor, identified...

Man commits suicide after failing to pay for bail

Police in Namibia are still in shock after a 20-year-old man took his own life while in prison. Namibian Police spokesperson Chief Inspector Elifas Kuwinga...

Widow, relatives shot at her husband’s funeral

A woman and her relatives were shot at her husband's funeral after being blamed for the deceased's death. Benita Okwuibe lost her husband Onyedika Jeremiah,...

Fake Military General arrested over forgery of president’s signature

A fake army general has been arrested after he allegedly forged the signature of the Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari to commit fraud. Nigeria’s Economic and...

Ovation Magazine owner joins Nigeria’s presidential race

Journalist and publisher of Ovation Magazine, Dele Momodu, has joined the 2023 presidential race of Nigeria. Momodu who declared his interest at the Peoples...

Anglican bishop charged for attempting to kiss, fondle woman’s breast

A bishop of  Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) has been charged for allegedly trying to touch and kiss a woman forcefully, without her consent. Bishop Joel...

Man allegedly kills his 3 children; hides bodies in freezer

A 52-year-old man, Ifeanyi Amadikwa, has allegedly killed his three children, aged 11, 8, and 4, and hid their corpses in a deep freezer...

Lecturer jailed over sex for grades

A Moroccan university professor accused of giving students good grades in return for sexual favours has been jailed for two years. It’s the first verdict...

South Africa man arrested for planting cannabis near President’s office

South African police have uprooted several cannabis plants growing near President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office in Pretoria. They belonged to activists from the indigenous Khoisan community,...

Nigeria lifts Twitter ban after seven months

Nigeria has lifted its ban on Twitter – seven months after clamping down on the social networking site. Nigeria’s government suspended Twitter last June after the...

2021 AFCON: Ivory Coast suffers as goalkeeper suspended by Fifa for alleged doping violation

Africa Cup of Nations title hopefuls Ivory Coast were dealt a blow on the eve of their first game at the tournament as first-choice...

Congregants beat pastor for asking them to pay to unlock 2022 blessings

Pastor James Mugo, the General Overseer of Wings of Blessings Africa Church, has reportedly landed in the hospital after he was allegedly beaten up...

Mali ‘strongly condemns’ ECOWAS sanctions; closes land borders

The Malian government slammed regional sanctions, imposed after the ruling military junta failed to bring forward elections to introduce democratic rule, as “illegal” on...

ECOWAS withdraws Ambassadors in Mali

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has maintained the existing sanctions it imposed on Mali, for failure by the transitional authorities to...

Footballer dies on pitch after colliding with goalkeeper

The football fraternity in Lugazi Municipality in Buikwe District, Uganda is in shock following the tragic death of their player on the pitch. The 21-year-old...

MP suspended for distributing sweets in parliament

A Kenyan Member of Parliament was on Wednesday suspended from Parliament for one day for distributing sweets to colleagues during a contentious debate. Fatuma Gedi...

Woman kills herself, her two children over husband’s infidelity

A mother of three set her house on fire, killing herself and two of her children aged four and two years in Kenya. The incident happened...

Nigeria: Gunmen kidnap bride at pastor’s house few hours to her wedding

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a bride, Farmatof Paul, a few hours to her wedding in Plateau State, Nigeria. According to Nigerian Tribune, Farmat was...

Why Sudan’s Prime Minister has resigned after two years in office

Sudan's Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has resigned after another day of mass protests rocked the capital Khartoum. Thousands marched against a recent deal he had...