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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...

Pan-African Legal Group CLG Opens Office in Congo’s Oil & Gas City Pointe Noire

Pan-African legal and business advisory group CLG – formerly Centurion Law Group (https://CLGGlobal.com/) - has opened an office in the Republic of Congo, further...

African Union, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Roundtable Seeks Innovative Tech Solutions for Landmine Clearance in Africa

The African Union Commission (AUC), in partnership with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), hosted a roundtable discussion on the ongoing challenges...

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) forced to suspend essential support in Wad Madani due to obstructions and harassment

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has been forced to suspend work in Madani Teaching Hospital in Sudan due to harassment and obstructions; Over three months, our...

Student dies after botched plastic surgery to look like pop star

A man who was conscious about his looks tragically d!ed after plastic surgery, with CCTV revealing the horrifying truth. Kwon Dae-hee, a 24-year-old university student...

South Sudan: Strong Partnerships to Drive Oil Sector Growth

Holding interest in all exploration and production assets in South Sudan, South Sudan’s state-owned Nile Petroleum Corporation (Nilepet) holds eight joint ventures (JVs) with...

Inner Drive: An epic journey, told through individual narratives

How does a startup, founded far from the advantages and resources of the world’s tech hubs, go on to reach unicorn status? And more...

CLG to Explore Africa’s Evolving Regulatory Landscape at Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum

CLG CEO Zion Adeoye has been confirmed to speak at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum in Paris next week, addressing how investors...

Ghana Gears up on Cyber Resilience in the Digital Economy

With Africa losing US$4 billion annually to cybercrime, the aggressors of the digital realm are gaining the upper hand. GITEX AFRICA 2024 (www.GITEXAfrica.com), the...

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.p.A (CDP) Agree New Alliance to Strengthen African-Italian Investment Collaboration

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricAFC.org), Africa’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, in partnership with Italy’s national development finance institution Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.p.A (CDP)...

Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) and JSC Ziraat Bank Uzbekistan Collaborate to Boost the Private Sector in Uzbekistan

ICD (http://www.ICD-ps.org) and Ziraat Bank Uzbekistan signed an Expression of Intent for the USD 10 million Line of Financing Facility aimed at supporting eligible private...

April breaks global temperature records for 11th month in a row

EU scientists said April 2024 was the 11th month in a row with record-breaking global temperatures. It was also the first recorded April with a...

Tiwa Savage triumphs in the film ‘Water and Garri’

Tiwa Savage has long held a unique position in African music as the leading female artist in the Afrobeats genre. After headlining global tours, collaborating with Beyoncé...

Cameroon Telecommunications (CAMTEL) Partners with Angola Cables to Connect their Cross-Border Networks to International Cables

Global provider of network services, and digital solutions, Angola Cables is partnering with Cameroon’s incumbent telecommunications operator, Camtel to expand digital and connectivity services...

Nigerian man buried alive for 24 hours to set new challenge

A Nigerian man simply identified as Young C caused a stir online on Wednesday, May 8, when he embarked on a challenge to be...

LCH Consultancy & Associates Strengthens African Strategic Communications Services

LCH Consultancy&Associates (www.LCHConsultancy.com), an integrated advisory and strategic corporate communications agency focused on African development, is delighted to announce the appointment of Evelyn Wangui...

Vitol Joins Angola Oil & Gas 2024 as Silver Sponsor

Energy and commodities company Vitol will participate at the Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) 2024 conference (https://apo-opa.co/4b9OwCw) - scheduled for October 2-3 in Luanda - as a silver sponsor....

Multistakeholder Platform (MSP) Launch in Cameroon seeks to Address Feed and Fodder challenges that have resulted to High Child Malnutrition Rates

The livestock sector in Africa faces numerous challenges that hinder its growth and have significant implications for food security, economic development, and social stability...

Multimedia Group’s Erastus Asare Donkor spotlights illegal mining in Ghana on VoA’s Straight to Talk Africa [Video]

An investigative environmental journalist for the Multimedia Group, Erastus Asare Donkor, appeared on VoA’s Straight to Talk Africa show to discuss his documentary "Poisoned...

‘World’s largest’ vacuum system launched; aims to extract climate pollution from air

The “world’s largest” plant designed to suck planet-heating pollution out of the atmosphere like a giant vacuum began operating in Iceland on Wednesday. “Mammoth” is the second...

Africa Development Center in Nigeria set to close, Microsoft announces

Microsoft is closing down its Africa Development Centre in the continent's most populous nation, Nigeria, which will lead to job losses, a spokesperson said...

Outcry in Nigeria as government introduces money transfer levy

Many Nigerians have condemned the introduction of a new levy on electronic banking transactions, with some saying it will push them back to using...

U.S military aid to Ghana surpasses $28m, rallies allies to boost maritime security

The United States Government says it is working across Coastal West Africa to promote social cohesion, inclusive economic growth, and accountable governance to prevent...