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University students walk out of graduation event

Dozens of Virginia Commonwealth University students walked out of their graduation ceremony on Saturday, partly over a speaker's response - the state governor -...

Government and Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) commit to fostering industrial harmony

The government will consistently address the persistent human resource challenges that slow down the realisation of Universal Health Coverage, President William Ruto has said. The...

Hunters join search for kidnapped Nigerian students

Gunmen have kidnapped nine university students in Kogi State, central Nigeria. Local reports say the gunmen attacked the Confluence University of Science and Technology late...

All the controversies: Inside the turmoil at Miss USA

During their year of service, pageant queens are highly visible, making appearances at major events, advocating for important causes and speaking at public engagements,...

Former Fiji PM Frank Bainimarama jailed for a year

Fiji's long-serving former prime minister Frank Bainimarama has been sentenced to a year in prison for obstructing a police investigation into corruption. Bainimarama, 70, is...

RugbyPass TV To Stream Rugby Africa Women’s Cup Final for Historic Debut

The final round of the 2024 Rugby Africa Women’s Cup organized by Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com), the continental governing body of Rugby across Africa will...

NOG Energy Week 2024: West African Countries Harnessing Gas for Industrialisation to Boost Economic Development

Many African countries are harnessing gas and other cleaner and greener energies to drive their industrialisation journey. African countries including Ghana and Nigeria are...

Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 to Promote Investment in African Midstream, Downstream Sectors

As Africa seeks to improve its supply of and access to refined petroleum products, a midstream and downstream-focused panel will explore investment opportunities in...

Afronitaa shares joy of journey to Britain’s Got Talent semi-finals; seeks support [Video]

Ghanaian dancer Afronitaa shares her joy in being a part of little Abigail's life and her decision to grace the stage of Britain's Got...

I always wanted to be an actor – Tiwa Savage

Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage is known as the "Queen of Afrobeats" but now she's momentarily hanging up her microphone to make her acting debut...

Gaza: US says Israel may have breached international law with American weapons

The US government says Israel may have breached humanitarian law in Gaza using American weapons. In a delayed report, the state department says it is...

Prince Harry and Meghan arrive in Nigeria for official visit [Photos]

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex landed in Nigeria on Friday, launching a three-day private visit to the West African nation, where they will meet with wounded soldiers...

Ghana imported £63m textiles from UK in 2023

The latest data from the United Kingdom's (UK) Department for Business and Trade fact sheet has revealed Ghana imported £63 million textile fibres in...

China boosts nutrition and promotes learning for thousands of school children in Burundi

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received a contribution of US$1.5 million from the Government of the People’s Republic of China through...

Ramping up cervical cancer screening in Zimbabwe

Meet Mary Mungwere. She is a Village Health Worker (VHW) in Ringari Village, Makonde District and attached to Umboe Clinic.  When she received training for cervical...

Kenya: Government’s Plan to Create 1 Million Jobs

The government is implementing new laws and policies that will facilitate growth in IT-enabled services in the country, President William Ruto has said. The objective,...

Man kills client to escape paying debt

Man arrested for luring and killing his client to avoid repaying some monies he deceitfully collected from him. The Kano State Police Command said it...

Thief passes out at crime scene after drinking 3 bottles of whisky

In a bizarre and somewhat comical incident, a daring burglar’s criminal escapade took an unexpected turn after he was busted at the crime scene. The...

United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and Kaduna State Government Conducts Comprehensive Training on New Pensioner Verification App for Kaduna State Residents Identity Management...

The UNECA in collaboration with the Kaduna State Government, has successfully conducted a training session for 43 staff members from the Kaduna State Residents...

Ghana: My Goal is for Ghana to have the First Block Chain-Powered Government in Africa – Dr Bawumia

With the increasing infusion of digitalization into the provision of Government services and everyday life, with plans to adopt the highest levels of data...

Ambassador of Belarus to Egypt S.Terentiev meets the Minister of Youth and Sports of Egypt

On May 9, 2024 the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Arab Republic of Egypt, Sergei Terentiev, met with...

Serengeti, Tanzania’s Leading Beer, Embarks on a New Chapter with a Fresh Look, Innovative Product, and Diamond Platnumz as Brand Ambassador

Serengeti (www.SerengetiBreweries.co.tz), leading beer brand in Tanzania, has unveiled its rejuvenated identity alongside a new product innovation – Serengeti Lemon. The re-launch not only...

TikTokers charged over police station robbery prank

Four TikTokers who were arrested for filming a video of a staged robbery outside a police station in coastal Kenya have been charged with...

Prince Harry and Meghan due in Nigeria today for private visit

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, are due in Nigeria on Friday for a three-day private visit. The couple is...

Bawumia urges African countries to learn from Ghana’s use of digitalisation in corruption fight

Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has urged African countries to emulate Ghana’s digitalisation agenda which has been...

10 injured as Boeing 737 skids off runway in Senegal

A Boeing 737-300 aircraft has skidded off a runway in Senegal, injuring at least 10 people, four of them seriously. The incident occurred as Air...

Kenya Sevens teams named for Challenger finale

The Kenya Sevens men and women’s squads to the final round of  HSBC Sevens Challenger 2024 which will be played as standalone tournaments, for...

IMF maintains Nigeria growth forecast at 3.3% for 2024

The International Monetary Fund on Thursday maintained its growth forecast of 3.3% for Nigeria's economy for 2024, up from 2.9% last year, citing a...

Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) addresses a wide range of Social and Health issues through their Television (TV) program “Our Africa”, soon on...

‘Our Africa by Merck Foundation’ is a pan-African TV program that is conceptualized, produced, directed, and co-hosted by Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) to...

The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business celebrates 30 years of accelerating trade and investment in Toronto

With messages from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Trade Minister Mary Ng and Premier Doug Ford - among others - the Canada-Africa Chamber's (www.CanadaAfrica.ca) contribution...

Kenya Floods: Damaged Schools Mean Over 15,000 Children Will Be Unable to Return to Learning Next Week

Heavy rains and floods have submerged or destroyed at least 62 primary schools in Kenya, leaving more than 15,000 children with nowhere to learn when schools re-open next...

Justin Bieber and Hailey expecting their first child

Hailey and Justin Bieber have announced they are expecting their first child. The couple shared a video and images of Hailey, 27, debuting her bump...

IMF forecasts growth surge for sub-Saharan Africa

The deputy director of the Africa Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Catherine Pattilo, expressed optimism about the economic prospects of sub-Saharan Africa...

Sarkodie claims seniority over Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy in latest track [Listen]

In his latest track from the upcoming mixtape "The Championship," Ghanaian rap icon Sarkodie makes waves as he asserts his seniority over some of...

Sarkodie announces ‘The Championship’ mixtape

Ghanaian rap icon, Sarkodie, is gearing up to release a new mixtape titled 'The Championship' on May 24, 2024. This highly anticipated project will mark...

NDC’s Ben Quarshie preaches peace among South Africans ahead of election 

The Chairman of the National Democratic Congress(NDC) Council of Elders of South Africa, Benjamin Quashie, has urged calm and peace among citizens as they...

Nigeria’s powerful ex-minister charged with corruption

A former minister of aviation in Nigeria, Hadi Sirika, has appeared in court on corruption charges, along with his daughter and son-in-law. Mr Sirika was...

Real Warri Pikin reveals she had to refund contractual fees due to ill-health

Nigerian comedian, Real Warri Pikin has revealed that her weight before her gastric sleeve surgery was causing her a myriad of health issues. In an...

I almost regretted sharing videos – Real Warri Pikin on backlash after weight loss surgery

Nigerian comedian and actress, Real Warri Pikin says she has come to terms with celebrities who choose to keep their weight loss surgeries private,...

Abidjan hosts the first Edition of the West African Festival of Arts and Culture (ECOFEST)

The West African Festival of Arts and Culture (ECOFEST) will be held from 2st – 28th September 2024 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Organised by the Commissions...