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Man grows giant boobs after giant snake attack

In what seems to be a stranger-than-fiction development, local news platforms in Zimbabwe have reported that a man from Cross Dete in Hwange District...

APO Group’s Founder, Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, Named One of ‘100 Most Influential Africans’

APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the premier award-winning Pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is proud to announce that its Founder and Chairman, Nicolas...

New African Magazine reveals the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2023

New African magazine (www.NewAfricanMagazine.com) released its annual listing of the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2023. The list celebrates the achievements and contributions of...

Megachurch leader TB Joshua raped and tortured worshippers, BBC finds

Evidence of widespread abuse and torture by the founder of one of the world's biggest Christian evangelical churches has been uncovered by the BBC. Dozens...

BBC set to release investigation on late TB Joshua; life of abuse, rape, staged miracles, harassment

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is set to publish a 3-part investigative documentary detailing the atrocities and sexual crimes committed by Pastor Temitope Balogun Joshua,...

Japan earthquake: Woman in 90s found alive under rubble five days later

A woman in her 90s has been found alive under rubble five days after a devastating earthquake struck central Japan.  Rescue workers discovered her in...

Liberia: President Weah declares Week of National Mourning

His Excellency, President George Manneh Weah has declared a week of national mourning beginning Sunday, January 7, 2024 as dire situation reports by health...

Egypt: President El-Sisi Inspects the International City for Olympic Games, Meets National Football Team

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi inspected Egypt International City for Olympic Games in the New Administrative Capital. The President also met with the national...

Uganda: Commonwealth Speakers visit, applaud CIPLA Quality Chemicals

Speakers and Presiding Officers from the Commonwealth have visited the CIPLA Quality Chemicals Industries Ltd (CIPLA QCIL) in Luzira, a Kampala suburb, where they...

Lesotho: Health Minister Urges For Human papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination

The Minister of Health has urged the Tšehlanyane community to allow girls aged nine to 14 years to receive Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPVV). Mr. Selibe...

Basketball Africa League Announces Host Cities, Venues and Dates For 2024 Regular Season Tipping Off March 9 In Pretoria, South Africa

BAL’s Expanded Fourth Season Will Feature Record 48 Games in Pretoria; Cairo, Egypt; Dakar, Senegal and Kigali, Rwanda; Fans Can Visit BAL.NBA.com to Register...

UCC clears air on alleged operations in Nigeria

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has refuted claims of having a campus or affiliated outlet in Nigeria. The university's management issued a statement...

African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Hosts Football Match for IDPS in Jowhar

Issak Ahmed Hussein the captain of Towfik Internally Displaced Persons Football Team was looking forward to the football match against African Union Transition Mission...

Presidency on Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Ministers of Public Enterprises and Electricity to strengthen actions against load shedding

President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved a Memorandum of Understanding entered into by Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan and Minister of Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa...

Dr. Basat: “Turkey to remain a global hub for aesthetic surgeries in 2024″

Türkiye’s health tourism sector is making remarkable strides. According to the Tourism Sector Assessment 2023 report by EY (Ernst&Young) in November, interest in health...

Uganda: Speaker Among commends Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) on best legislative practices

The 27th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) countries will accrue multiplier effects in harmonising legislation and Parliamentary practices, Speaker...

President Museveni opens Commonwealth Speakers meet

President Yoweri Museveni has advised Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth to take advantage of population and common language to exploit the advancement...

Video News Release: New Year Address from Rugby Africa President, Herbert Mensah

The video below is copyright free and can be used at will, without asking for authorization Watch the video Distributed by APO Group on behalf of...

Combating antimicrobial residues in Kenya’s dairy value chain

With its large dairy industry, Kenya produces 652.4 million liters of milk a year; Dominated by small producers, the sector is unfortunately a driver...

Donation of antiretrovirals to the Gabonese Ministry of Health

Following the initial handover United States Embassy donation of antiretrovirals to the Gabonese Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Defense in June 2023,...

Sierra Leone charges 12 for failed coup attempt

Twelve people have been charged in Sierra Leone for their alleged role in November's failed coup attempt. They include former police and correctional officers as...

Police seize 1.4 tonnes of cocaine concealed as bananas

Police in Morocco have seized 1.488 tonnes (3,280lb) of cocaine in a joint operation with Spanish security forces. The cocaine was found concealed in banana...

Volunteer Program: Rugby Africa Seeks Skilled Volunteers to Join the Office of the President and Contribute to Development of Rugby Across the Continent

Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com), the continental governing body of rugby in Africa, is recruiting skilled volunteers to join the Office of the President in various...

Exness celebrates 15 years of success in the financial markets

Marking an impressive 15-year journey in the financial markets, multi-asset broker Exness (https://www.Exness.com/) culminated this landmark milestone with a week-long celebration in December, aptly...

Harvard President resigns after plagiarism allegations, criticism

Harvard University's president has resigned after facing allegations of plagiarism and criticism over her comments about antisemitism on campus. Claudine Gay has faced mounting...

Israel-Hamas War: Blast in Beirut kills senior Hamas leader

Hamas confirmed that Saleh al-Arouri, the group’s top deputy, had been killed in the explosion, along with two leaders of the group’s armed wing. Two...

Death toll in Japan earthquake hits 48 as rescuers search rubble

The number of people killed in a powerful earthquake in Japan which caused homes to collapse and triggered tsunami warnings is now known to...

Japan Airlines: Five people on board coastguard plane dead

Five people who were on board the coastguard plane have died, AFP news agency quotes Japan's transport minister as saying. State broadcaster NHK has...

Ghanaians in Japan call for prayers

Ghanaians residing in Japan are seeking support through prayers in the aftermath of the earthquake that struck on Monday, January 1, 2024. The seismic...

Britain bans foreign students from bringing families into UK

James Cleverly has said the “unreasonable practice” of overseas students bringing their family to the UK will end as restrictions on visa routes come into...

Merck Foundation Africa Research Summit–MARS Awards 2023 of Best African Women Researchers and Young Researchers announced during Video Conference Award Ceremony

CEO of Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej and Scientific Committee announced and recognized the winners of Merck Foundation Africa Research Summit –...

2024: Together for peace and for press freedom as we enter our Centennial year

Dear Colleagues, we are at the end of 2023. It was a year full of violence and fury, unfortunately, as the world gets crazy...

What to expect in 2024

Let's take stock of what 2024 may have in store for us. This is a list of a few news events for you to...

Islamic Development Bank Institute Begins Developing the ‘Islamic Finance Knowledge Pavilion Marketplace’

The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://IsDBInstitute.org) has kicked off the development of the pioneering Islamic Finance Knowledge Pavilion Marketplace. The Pavilion will provide a...

2024: Mercy Ships doubles down efforts to bring surgical care and training to sub-Saharan Africa as studies pinpoint critical gaps in surgical, obstetric, and...

More volunteers than ever are needed to devote their time to international charity Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.Africa) as it prepares to start 2024 with two...

German man killed in knife, hammer attack

A German man has died and two others, including a British man, have been injured in a knife and hammer attack on a street...

US strikes Syria bases used by Iran-linked groups

The US has carried out air strikes against two weapons and ammunition storage facilities in eastern Syria used by Iran's Revolutionary Guards. Secretary of Defense...

2Pac’s alleged killer Keefe D too dangerous to be granted bail – Prosecutors

Duane "Keefe D" Davis' request to be freed from prison before his trial has been receiving some heat as prosecutors state he's too dangerous.  Last week,...

How family planning is changing the lives of youth in communities caught in attacks in northern Mozambique

Early in the morning, queues begin to form outside Lichinga Health Centre as medical staff prepare to treat patients, while nearby, mentors encourage people...

Meet Françoise Meyers: The world’s first woman to be worth over $100 billion

Françoise Bettencourt Meyers, the 70-year-old heiress to the L'Oréal beauty empire, has achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the world's richest woman and joining...