At least 58 people have died in the Central African Republic after the overcrowded ferry carrying them capsized, say officials.
Most of the 300 people...
Togo's parliament has given final approval to a new constitution extending the President's term, after critics denounced the move as a coup.
The West African...
Mr. Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, the Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business, stated last Friday that efforts are underway to ensure Ghanaians have uninterrupted...
Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has revealed that the bilateral creditors through the Official Creditor Committee have shared the draft document on Ghana’s...
The South African community is reeling in shock after thugs hijacked a Toyota Quantum carrying corpses to funeral grounds.
According to police spokesman, Lieutenant-Colonel Mavela...
Lawmakers in Togo have approved changes to the constitution linked to presidential term limits and how presidents are elected, which some opposition politicians and...
A 29-year-old man, Hillary Rambakupetwa, found himself in legal trouble as he stood before the Bindura Magistrates’ court facing allegations of robbery.
On April 10,...
Kenya’s military chief, General Francis Omondi Ogolla, has died after a military helicopter crashed in the west of the country, the president said.
Ogolla –...
More than 40 toddlers were taken to hospital in South Africa on Monday after mistaking rat poison for sweets.
"Upon medical examination, 17 were admitted...
Former President John Dramani Mahama, on Saturday, received the African Advancement Award for Exemplary Leadership at the 2024 African Heritage Awards Ceremony in Lagos,...
Iran has launched aerial drones at Israel, appearing to mark a widely anticipated reprisal attack.
Israeli TV said the salvo was expected to reach Israel...
Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli, known for his animal prints on leather and textiles, has died aged 83.
The fashion house that bears his name...
Ugandan female members of parliament have asked for an in-house salon to be opened at parliament to boost their participation.
Recently the parliament got its...
The Johannesburg High Court has postponed the hearing of a bid by South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma to privately prosecute current leader Cyril...
Nigerian comedian and actor Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, has taken to Instagram to address recent rumours surrounding his marriage with wife Mabel.
In...
A UK-based Nigerian travel content creator and solo driver has finally reached Lagos after a 68-day journey driving from London to Nigeria.
Pelumi Nubi, who...
Veteran Nigerian actress, Rita Edochie has proudly flaunted her timeless beauty, asserting that even at the age of 59, she still garners attention from...
More than 90 people died when an overcrowded makeshift ferry sank off the north coast of Mozambique, local authorities said Sunday.
The converted fishing boat,...
Former Auditor-General Dominic Yao Domelevo has raised concerns over the misuse of scholarships in Ghana.
He highlighted the troubling trend of financially well-off individuals being...
Senegal's political landscape sees a significant shift as Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko announces the formation of a new government consisting of 25 ministers and...
Sierra Leone's president has declared a national emergency over rampant drug abuse.
Kush, a psychoactive blend of addictive substances, has been prevalent in the country...
Ghana has been ranked the fifth best-governed country in Africa in the 2023 World Economics Governance Index report.
Mauritius was recognised as first, Namibia second...
Ghana has bestowed upon Kenyan President William Ruto the prestigious Companion of the Order of the Star of the Volta honour.
During a State banquet...
Like Nathaniel Bassey, gospel singer Mercy Chinwo and her husband, Blessed Uzochikwa, have taken legal action against five social media users for criminal defamation.
The couple...
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is on the hunt for a teen who mischievously sprinkled viagra in a church water tank during a service.
The incident occurred...
Gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey has petitioned Nigeria's Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, over allegations that he fathered his colleague Mercy Chinwo’s son.
The singer, in...
Togo has delayed parliamentary and regional elections amid tensions following controversial constitutional reform.
The reform approved by lawmakers last week replaced the presidential system with...
South Africa's Speaker of Parliament Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has handed herself over to police a day after she resigned over corruption allegations.
Ms Mapisa-Nqakula arrived at...
