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Franklin Peters: Meet the father who embarked on the 10,000 km Accra to London journey in a Lexus with his son

Among the adventurous group from Wanderlust Ghana, a brave Ghanaian team who undertook a remarkable 10,000 km journey from Accra to London, was a...

Ghanaian explorers wrap up 10,000 km road journey from Accra to London, they highlight unique routes they followed [Photos]

In an extraordinary endeavour, 13 Ghanaians have embarked on a remarkable journey from Ghana to London. Their journey commenced on Saturday, July 22nd, with...

More coups may occur if we allow… – Appiagyei-Atua

An Associate Professor at the University of Ghana School of Law says there will be more coups in West Africa if corruption-related activities and...

Zimbabwe: Mysterious used coffin discovered behind locked door in SHS

In a weird twist of events, a used coffin was discovered in one of Harare’s oldest high schools, raising eyebrows and leaving everyone puzzled. The...

Niger’s ousted president calls on US for help after coup

Niger’s ousted leader has urged the US and “entire international community” to help “restore… constitutional order” after last week’s coup. In an opinion piece in the...

Niger junta detains more ministers

The military junta currently in charge of Niger has detained a leading official in the ousted president’s party as well as two more government...

Niger coup: President Mohamed Bazoum in good health, says France

Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum is in good health after being taken captive by his own presidential guard, the French foreign minister has said. Catherine Colonna...

Mahama speaks on Ghana having a third force like Nigeria’s Peter Obi [Video]

Former President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has highlighted the potential influence of a third force on Ghana's general election, drawing parallels with Nigeria's...

ECOWAS reacts to coup in Niger

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has condemned the coup d’état in Niger. The Commission has said the news has come to them...

Niger soldiers announce coup on national TV

Soldiers have gone on national TV in Niger to announce they have carried out a coup. They said they had dissolved the constitution, suspended...

African Islamic sages urge ‘Fatwa’ be granted to collegial institution

More than 350 participants, made up of muftis - deep scholars of the Quran- male and female Islamic sages known as Ulemas, from 50...

Manhunt for soldier who shot 13 dead at funeral

A search is underway in the Democratic Republic of Congo for a soldier who shot dead at least 13 people – nine of them...

Why straight women are marrying each other in Tanzania

Why are straight women in Tanzania marrying each other? Nobody knows how it started, but in northern Tanzania, heterosexual women marry each other.  A 2016 Marie...

Church divided after Bishop allegedly sent nudes to his nephew’s wife

A Zimbabwean church is at the brink of splitting after its bishop allegedly sent n*de pictures and proposed love to his nephew’s wife. It was...

Unexplained miracle: 28-year-old virgin claims to have given birth to baby boy

In a shocking turn of events, the Ugandan community is grappling with an extraordinary case that has left medical experts bewildered and questioning the...

FBI and U.S. State Department delay release of Nigeria President Tinubu’s alleged criminal cases until 2026

President Bola Tinubu’s criminal and immigration records in possession of the United States won’t be released until 2026, authorities said in court documents seen...

King Mohammed VI advocates for debate on ‘Fatwa’ rules among Muslims in Africa

King Mohammed VI of Morocco has called for debate by African Muslim leaders and scholars, on "Fatwa," which is the formal ruling or interpretation...

Five inmates bag university degrees

Five inmates of the Kuje Custodial Centre have bagged university degrees in various disciplines at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). Over...

Man goes blind during Guinness World Record attempt

A man who forced himself to cry for seven days says he went temporarily blind as a craze for eccentric feats of endurance sweeps...

Removing me as president may trigger anarchy in Nigeria – President Tinubu warns

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has warned members of the presidential election's tribunal that removing him as president could lead to a breakdown of law...

Zim school breaks tradition; accepts chicken, turkey and goats as tuition fees

In a groundbreaking move, schools in Zimbabwe, have taken a bold step towards ensuring education accessibility for all children, particularly those from cash-strapped families....

Lightning reportedly kills three suspected kidnappers

Three suspected kidnappers have been reportedly struck dead by lightning in Nigeria. According to the Nigerian Tribune, the incident linked to the efforts of a...

Man attempts to break a World Record for the Longest Crying Marathon [Video]

A Nigerian man has set out to break a World Record for the Longest Crying Marathon by any individual.  In a viral video, the man...

Boat carrying 200 people from Senegal missing

Spanish rescuers are searching waters off the Canary Islands for a boat carrying at least 200 African migrants who went missing more than a...

Nigeria: Ekiti State bans proposed 72-hour kissing marathon for Guinness World Records

The Ekiti State in Nigeria has banned a proposed 72-hour kissing marathon aimed at breaking the current Guinness World Record. This comes after a Nigerian...

Man found dead after wife failed to cook chicken

Authorities are conducting an investigation into the death of a man believed to have died by suicide after an alleged dispute with his wife...

South Africa: Suspected gas leak leaves 16 dead

A suspected nitrate oxide gas leak in South Africa has led to the deaths of 16 people, local officials say. The victims – including...

Architect Sir David Adjaye removed from Holocaust Memorial role after sex allegations

Architect Sir David Adjaye is no longer working on the UK’s Holocaust memorial or advising London’s mayor, after being accused of sexual misconduct. On Tuesday, the...

Spotlight Awards Africa honors young entrepreneurs

Spotlight Awards Africa has celebrated impactful young entrepreneurs for their contributions in various business sectors. Managing Director of Adom Group Of Companies and guest of...

Pastor dies two days after officiating funeral service

 The lead pastor of The Evening Church, Runcie Mike, has died two days after officiating the funeral service of one of his members. According to...

Zulu king treated for suspected poisoning – Aide reveals

South Africa’s Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini is being treated in hospital for suspected poisoning, his traditional prime minister has said. The king sought medical attention...

KNUST, Legon, other public universities receive $15m research grant  

Ten African public universities, including the University of Ghana (UG) and the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), have been provided a...

About 48 dead after truck loses control

At least 48 people have been killed in a road accident at a busy junction in Kenya, police and witnesses say. It happened after a...

Man who sued WhatsApp admin for removing him from platform wins case

The court in Uganda’s Makindye division recently issued a directive to the administrator of a WhatsApp group, instructing them to restore the membership of...

Woman born without limbs expecting first child [Photos]

Differently abled Zimbabwean motivational speaker, Sinikiwe Kademaunga, and her husband, Reuben, are expecting their first child. Thev28-year-old Kademaunga, who was born without hands, knees and...

Eid celebration: ‘I couldn’t sleep because of the sounds of the gunfire’

Muslims in Sudan have been celebrating Eid al-Adha amid the sound of gunfire despite a ceasefire announced by the warring military groups. Residents have...

 Court orders WhatsApp Group Admin to re-add member

A Ugandan Magistrate court has ordered a WhatsApp group administrator to re-add a member who was removed.  A copy of the ruling with reference...

Ex-minister talks about sexual harassment on the job

Economist Bogolo Kenewendo made the headlines five years ago after becoming, at 30, Botswana’s trade minister and one of the youngest, if not the youngest, government...

Woman who claims to have ability to walk on water arrested

A Guinean woman, Sayyada Fanta Sangaré, has been arrested after she went viral for praying atop a body of water in the Western province. She...

Man drags neighbour to court for cutting down his tree 10 years ago

A Kano man, Iliyasu Zubairu Yako, has dragged his neighbour, Isa Kofa Yako, before a Shari’a court for cutting down his tree in 2013. Zubairu...