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How Ghana paid tribute to George Floyd

In our series of letters from African writers, Ghana's Elizabeth Ohene writes that George Floyd, whose killing has sparked a global debate about race...

New York advises ‘make sex kinky and wear a mask’ to lower coronavirus risk

New Yorkers are being encouraged to make sex "a little kinky" by wearing a mask and getting creative to avoid too much body contact. The...

I’m always harassed – Abacha’s son cries

Sadiq Abacha, the son of former military head of state of Nigeria, General Sani Abacha, has cried out over the excessive scrutiny he's subjected...

Reverend Father leads ‘prayer protest’ over bad road (photos)

Nigerian clergyman, Reverend David Okechukwu, led members of his church to pray and also stage a peaceful protest over the deplorable state of Ohanku...

Ethiopia PM’s term extended because of coronavirus

Ethiopia’s upper house of parliament has agreed to extend the prime minster and government’s term in office beyond October because elections have been delayed. Polls...

Nigeria’s ‘Big Boy’ Hushpuppi reportedly arrested in Dubai by Interpol, FBI

Judging by reports going round the internet, all may not be well for Nigerian big boy, Ray Hushpuppi as he was recently arrested. According...

Nigeria: Robber who snatched someone’s bag shot by police

The police in Anambra State have gunned down a man, who allegedly snatched a bag containing N3.5m from a victim, near a new generation...

Duncan-Williams’ son picked up by police in US after posting nude videos [Watch]

It has emerged that police in the United States of America (USA) have picked up Daniel Duncan- Williams, son of Ghanaian Archbishop, Nicholas Duncan-Williams. Following...

Weight-loss pill possible as drug is developed that stops mice gaining pounds

A miracle anti-obesity pill that combats cancer, diabetes and heart disease could be on the horizon. In experiments mice given the drug didn't put on weight -...

Watch video of black and white toddlers run to hug each other

We are one. This is the caption given by Swedish player and striker for AC Milan, Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Regarded as one of the best strikers...

Akufo-Addo acknowledged at George Floyd’s burial in Houston, Texas [Watch]

The family of George Floyd has expressed appreciation to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Ghanaians for the show of support and solidarity. The family...

Nigeria: Mother-of-13 welcomes quadruplets

A 34-year-old mother-of-13 has welcomed quadruplets in Zaria, Kaduna State, making her a mother-of-17 now. The housewife, Mrs Hauwa’u Sulaiman was delivered of the four...

Woman convinces Merriam-Webster Dictionary to change ‘racism’ definition

A recent college graduate from St. Louis has called out the Merriam-Webster Dictionary for what she says is an incorrect definition of the word...

Coronavirus patients most infectious when they first feel unwell: WHO

Studies show people with the coronavirus are most infectious just at the point when they first begin to feel unwell, World Health Organization (WHO) experts said...

Why Kenyans are begging their president for freedom

In our series of letters from African journalists, Joseph Warungu captures the frustrations of Kenyans who have been pleading with the government to ease...

George Floyd’s funeral hears calls for racial justice

The funeral of George Floyd, an African American whose death in police custody spawned global outrage, has heard impassioned pleas for racial justice. Speakers in...

Why did US Democrats wear kente to honour George Floyd?

When House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, and other top Democrats took a knee Monday on Capitol Hill to honor...

Parliament speaker ‘to take over’ as Burundi president

The Speaker of Burundi's parliament Pascal Nyabenda is likely to take over as interim president following the death of President Pierre Nkurunziza, Reuters news...

Burundi President dies of ‘cardiac arrest’ at 55

Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza, aged 55, has died after suffering a cardiac arrest, the government says. He was admitted to hospital on Saturday after feeling...

Japanese broadcaster removes ‘racist’ video about George Floyd protests

Japanese public broadcaster NHK apologised on Tuesday and deleted from its Twitter account an animated video aimed at explaining the background behind United States (US) protests...

UK’s £2.5m musicians’ fund runs out of cash

A £2.5m fund set up to help musicians during the coronavirus crisis is set to run out of cash after just five days. More than...

Gender Ministry to commemorate children’s AU Day

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection in collaboration with United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and other international agencies on June 16, 2020...

Popular pastor rapes teen girl during deliverance session

Policemen attached to Warri Area Command have apprehended  the founder and general overseer of Victory Revival Fasting and Prayer Ministry, Bishop Elijah Orhonigbe, for allegedly...

Outcry in South Africa after woman found stabbed and hanging from tree

The hashtag #JusticeForTshego has been trending on Twitter in South Africa after the horrific killing of 28-year-old Tshegofatso Pule. Her stabbed body was found hanging...

Parts of Nigeria overtaken by heaps of refuse after downpour [Video+Photos]

Some residents of Surulere in Lagos, Nigeria, have taken to social media to raise alarm over their community being overtaken by loads of refuse after...

Inside four-day s3x Island where guests are offered unlimited s3x

The controversial four-day Sex Island party claims to be returning later this month - despite the coronavirus pandemic. Organised by the Good Girl Company, the debauched long...

Landlord sets tenant’s house on fire over arrears

The police in Masaka District are investigating circumstances under which an army reservist reportedly set ablaze a house occupied by one of his tenants...

Check out the interesting meanings of the beautiful colours in Ghana’s Kente cloth

Democrats, led by a group of black lawmakers, unveiled sweeping legislation on Monday to combat police violence and racial injustice, two weeks after George...

Govt fails to buy air tickets for stranded Zimbabweans in UAE

Zimbabwe's broke government has failed to pay for air tickets to ferry citizens holed up in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The stranded Zimbabweans have...

North Korea to cut all communications with ‘enemy’ South Korea

North Korea is taking steps to shut down all communication with South Korea after its leaders demanded defectors stopped sending information back home. The secretive...

Queen’s incredible wedding present to Meghan Markle and Harry – and why it caused huge row

Despite asking people to donate to charity instead of sending them gifts, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were still treated to some incredible presents on their wedding day. But...

Coronavirus – all you need to know as new figures indicate true UK death toll

The death toll in parts of the UK are 11,000 more than first thought - with 51,000 victims across the country, according to a...

I told my rapist God will judge him if he does not repent – 12-year-old rape victim

The 12-year-old girl who was last week allegedly raped by a 42-year-old Eddy Ojah at Otada community in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue...

Coronavirus: Magufuli declares Tanzania free of Covid-19

Tanzania's President John Magufuli has declared the country "coronavirus-free" thanks to prayers by citizens. "The corona disease has been eliminated thanks to God," Mr Magufuli...

Actor bombards ex-girlfriend with ‘disturbing’ texts and threatens to kill her

An actor shouted 'I will kill you, you stupid b****' at his ex-girlfriend and bombarded her with 'disturbing' texts, a court heard. Milo Blue Makromallis...

I can’t open church – Pastor Tunde Bakare

The Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, formerly known as Latter Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has said he is not prepared...

Why Nigeria is losing war against insecurity [read]

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has attributed the inability of the Nigerian military and other security outfits to contain the disturbing nation’s insecurity...

South Sudan vice-president ‘recovers from coronavirus’

South Sudan's First Vice-President Riek Machar and his wife, Defence Minister Angelina Teny, have recovered from Covid-19, Sudan Tribune reports. The two tested positive for...

White cops, civilians kneel to wash feet of black protesters and beg for forgiveness for years of racism [Watch]

A group of white police officers and other civilians in Cary, North Carolina, came together to wash the feet of black protesters while asking for...

Four soldiers die in Indonesian helicopter crash

Four soldiers were killed and five others were injured after a helicopter crashed during a training exercise on Indonesia’s Java island on Saturday, an...