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First black astronaut candidate, now 90, finally fulfils dream of reaching space

Ed Dwight, a 90-year-old artist and former Air Force test pilot who was denied a chance to become the first African American astronaut six...

90-year-old fulfils dream of becoming oldest person to reach space [Video]

After more than six decades of waiting, Ed Dwight has finally achieved his lifelong dream of space travel. At 90 years old, he became the...

Dominican Republic president declares victory in election amid crime concerns

Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader has declared himself the winner of the weekend’s presidential election, where issues of crime and safety took centre stage...

Apple slashes iPhone prices in China amid fierce Huawei competition

Apple has launched an aggressive discounting campaign on its official Tmall site in China, offering discounts of up to 2,300 yuan ($318) on select...

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Swedish Chemicals Agency join hands to support Zambia and Zimbabwe to reduce risks of Highly Hazardous Pesticides

Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs) cause severe and irreversible harm to the environment and human health. They result in millions of involuntary poisoning cases each...

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Facilitates Integrated Mission with State Authorities to Boro Medina

Some 70 kilometers from South Sudan’s international border with its northern neighbour, Sudan, Boro Medina in Raja County is the first major stop for...

Throwing cash in the air – Nigeria’s wedding dilemma

A fundamental part of a wedding celebration for many Nigerians is under threat. The moment is always eagerly anticipated. The bride and groom start dancing and...

Discover the Pulse of Lagos with Lagos Post Online

As the heartbeat of Nigeria, Lagos boasts a dynamic blend of culture, commerce, and innovation. Now, staying informed about the latest news, events, and...

Swift and effective response to acute diarrhoea disease in Adigrat, Ethiopia

In the face of health crises, timely and coordinated responses are imperative to safeguard communities from the devastating effects of outbreaks. The recent Acute...

GE Vernova showcases solutions to power the continent forward at Enlit Africa

As Africa continues its unique energy transition journey, GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV) (https://www.GEVernova.com/) is participating at Enlit Africa, encouraging power sector stakeholders to collectively assume...

Halliburton Boosts Local Content in Africa, Seeks Interest in Oil & Gas Ventures

Multinational oil service company Halliburton is inviting eligible local companies to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the supply of goods and services...

China hits back at US and EU as trade rows deepen

China has launched an anti-dumping probe into imports of widely used plastic from the US, EU, Taiwan, and Japan. The announcement from the Ministry of...

ICC seeks arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister and Hamas leader

The International Criminal Court is seeking arrest warrants for Hamas leader, Yahya Sinwar and Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu on charges of war crimes...

Top court bars Jacob Zuma from running for Parliament

South Africa's highest court has barred former President Jacob Zuma from running for Parliament in next week's general election. The Constitutional Court ruled that his...

Juno Spa brings the elegance and nostalgia of Turkish Baths to Europe, Americas and the Gulf

Juno SPA Design&Manufacture (https://www.Juno.com.tr/), a premier designer and artisanal company specialising in customised spa products, is expanding its product range to hospitality providers in...

What next for Iran after President Raisi’s death?

Ebrahim Raisi stood close to the pinnacle of power in the Islamic Republic and was widely tipped to rise to its very top. A dramatic...

Iran declares 5 days of moruning after President, Foreign Minister dies in helicopter crash

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has announced five days of mourning following the death of the country's President, Ebrahim Raisi. Mr Raisi was killed...

Hospital ship to commence free life-changing surgeries for selected patients in Madagascar

More than 120 community leaders, dignitaries and other guests gathered on board the hospital ship, the Africa Mercy® (May 15th) to celebrate the imminent...

RS Africa Export Solutions now caters for different currencies for added customer convenience

RS South Africa (https://Africa.RSdelivers.com/), a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global provider of product and service solutions, is showcasing the...

ExxonMobil and National Basketball Association (NBA) Africa Launch Jr. NBA League in Angola

Former NBA (www.NBA.com) Player Muggsy Bogues Attends Launch Event in Luanda; Program to Reach 10,000 Youth Participants This Year Through; Jr. NBA Clinics and STEM Programs. ExxonMobil and...

Etu Energias to Discuss Increasing Angolan Production as Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024 Sponsor

Etu Energias – Angola’s largest private oil producer – has joined the Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) conference and exhibition as a silver sponsor. The company’s...

Hundreds of Tunisian President’s supporters protest against ‘foreign interference’

Hundreds of people demonstrated in Tunis on Sunday in support of President Kais Saied amid widespread criticism at home and abroad after a wave...

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi killed in helicopter crash

Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister were killed in a helicopter crash in mountainous terrain and icy weather, an Iranian official said...

Canon Central and North Africa Partners with GITEX Africa 2024 to Showcase the First “World Unseen” Exhibition in Africa

Canon Central and North Africa  (https://www.Canon-CNA.com), a global leader in imaging solutions, is proud to announce its partnership with GITEX Africa 2024, the largest technology...

Who is Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi?

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi is feared dead after the helicopter he was in went down in the country’s East Azerbaijan province. The 63-year-old political heavyweight has...

Iran’s president feared dead as no sign of life spotted at helicopter crash site

Iran State TV has reported that there is "no sign" of life emanating from the wreckage of President Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter. The crash site, located...

Iranian President’s helicopter crashes in remote mountainous region

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and several government officials were involved in a harrowing helicopter crash earlier today, leaving rescuers scrambling to reach the remote...

Hackers use AI-generated video to scam British firm of $25 million

A finance worker at a multinational firm became ensnared in a deepfake fraud scheme, resulting in a loss of $25 million (equiv. 356,305,500.00 Ghanaian...

DR Congo Army quashes attempted coup against President Tshisekedi

The DR Congo military on Sunday said it had thwarted an "attempted coup" near the offices of President Felix Tshisekedi in Kinshasa involving "foreigners...

Somali Security and the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Forces complete training on Emergency Battlefield Care

Medical officers from Somali Security Forces (SSF), United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) and the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have...

P Square’s Peter Okoye gets a hair implant [Video]

Nigerian musician, Peter Okoye of P Square fame has successfully undergone a hair implant surgery. Mr P as he is popularly known decided to undergo...

Vatican releases new guidance for alleged supernatural phenomena

The Vatican has tightened up its guidance on recognizing supernatural phenomena such as apparitions of the Virgin Mary and seemingly blood-soaked crucifixes. The new guidelines replace rules drawn up in 1978...

Sudan: People abandoned amidst horrific violence and humanitarian void in Central Darfur

As the fighting in Sudan between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) began in April 2023, the displaced people of Al-Hasahisa camp, in...

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General (DG) Visits Nigeria, Pledges Increased Cancer Care Support

The IAEA Director General was in Nigeria this week to help increase access to vital nuclear technologies for cancer care, in his first official...

Leak footage exposes Diddy beating ex-lover in hotel hallway

A 2016 surveillance video obtained exclusively by CNN shows Sean “Diddy” Combs grab, shove, drag and kick his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura during an altercation...

Two brothers arrested for stealing $25m in just 12 seconds

Two brothers who studied at one of the most prestigious universities in the US have been charged with stealing $25m (£20m) in cryptocurrency in...

Spiro Agrees to US$50 Million Debt Facility with Afreximbank to Accelerate Expansion

Spiro, the largest electric vehicle company in Africa, is pleased to announce it has signed heads of terms for US$50 million debt facility with...

Minister of Executive Council (MEC) Mireille Wenger on growth and development of South African economy

South Africa and the Western Cape in particular, is a destination of choice for many respected and market-leading global business process outsourcing (BPO) companies....

The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) and African Union Pan African Veterinary Vaccine Centre (AU-PANVAC) Strengthen Collaboration at Inter-coordination Meeting...

On May 17, 2024, AU-IBAR and the African Union Pan African Veterinary Vaccine Centre (AU-PANVAC) held an inter-coordination meeting at the AU-IBAR. The primary...

Kenya: Principal Secretary Medical Services Engages in Dialogue with World Health Organization (WHO) Delegation on Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Priorities

Today, Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Mr. Harry Kimtai, held discussions with a delegation from the World Health Organization (WHO) led by Dr. Abdourahman...