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ECOWAS lifts sanctions imposed on Niger

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has lifted all commercial and economic sanctions imposed on the Republic of Niger. The country last year...

How I was sex trafficked by my husband for 13 years

I learnt that life wasn’t fair from a very young age and in the worst way possible. My stepfather used to abuse me sexually...

Kenya launches Ambitious Plan to end ‘Triple Threat’ by 2027

Kenya has unveiled a comprehensive Commitment Plan aimed at eradicating the 'Triple Threat' of new HIV infections, gender-based violence (GBV), and teenage pregnancy by...

Cabinet Secretary Nakhumicha disburses Kshs 17 million to Bungoma Community Health Promoters (CHPs)

Health Cabinet Secretary Nakhumicha S. Wafula has upheld her promise to the Community Health Promoters (CHPs) in Bungoma County by allocating a total of...

Kelvin Kiptum funeral: Thousands mourn Kenya’s marathon star destined for greatness

Trying to hold back the tears, Kelvin Kiptum's widow, Asenath Rotich, led the mourners at the funeral for the young Kenyan marathon world record...

Piers Morgan and Oprah Winfrey ‘deepfaked’ for US influencer’s ads

Celebrities including Piers Morgan, Nigella Lawson and Oprah Winfrey have criticised the use of AI deepfake online adverts that gave the false impression they...

15 dead, dozens more injured in China flat fire

Fifteen people have been killed and more than 40 injured after a fire ripped through an apartment building in eastern China, local authorities said. Footage...

3 Reasons to Attend the Global Black Impact Summit Next Week

As the countdown to the Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) (https://apo-opa.co/48u1IA7) continues – taking place on February 27 in Dubai – anticipation is mounting across...

See 10 African countries with the highest unemployment rate in 2024

Getting a job in Africa can be tough. There are just not enough opportunities to go around. The struggling African economy makes it even...

Man inflicts cutlass wounds on lady for failing to visit on Vals Day

The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Amber Ubung, who allegedly inflicted machete wounds on his lover for failing to...

Germany legalises cannabis, but makes it hard to buy

The German Parliament has backed a new law to allow the recreational use of cannabis. Under the law, over-18s in Germany will be allowed to...

Tyler Perry halts $800m studio expansion after being shocked by AI video generator

Tyler Perry has paused an $800m (£630m) expansion of his Atlanta studio complex after the release of OpenAI’s video generator Sora and warned that...

Alleged breach of contract: Court declines Davido’s application for stay of proceedings

A Delta State High Court has refused the application by Nigerian singer, Davido seeking a stay of proceedings in the two billion naira breach...

Disney Animation / Kugali New Series “Iwájú” to Air Across Africa

Following the debut of Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pan-African Entertainment Company Kugali’s “Iwájú” on Disney+ on Feb 28. 2024, the all-new original animated series...

Woman dumps lover after winning £1 million lottery with ticket he bought

In a classic tale of relationship woes and lottery luck, a man is accusing his ex-girlfriend of cheating him out of his share of...

eNPFL powered by Integral: The first official Electronic Arts Sports Football Club (EA Sports FC™) Pro League Tournament in Nigeria

The official football esports program of the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) will be part of EA SPORTS FC™ Pro elite tournament program for...

Alexei Navalny: Putin critic’s mother says she has been shown his body

Alexei Navalny's mother has said she has been shown his body, but that the Russian authorities are pressuring her to allow a "secret" burial. In...

Kenya scraps entry fee for South Africans, six other foreign nationals

Kenya has exempted passport holders from South Africa and six other countries from paying an unpopular entry fee introduced last month. The government scrapped...

Russia angers Guinea’s junta after government dissolved

Guinea's military junta has protested to Russia's ambassador after his embassy reportedly warned of possible unrest in the capital, Conakry. The warning was issued...

Former US talk show host Wendy Williams has aphasia and dementia

US daytime talk show legend Wendy Williams Hunter was diagnosed last year with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia (FTD), her care team has...

Ghana signs visa waiver agreement with Bahamas

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has announced a visa waiver agreement with the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. The waiver seeks to forestall...

‘I want to die but they won’t let me’ – Sickle Cell patient shares struggles

What you need to know: Joe Mudukiza, 28, was diagnosed with sickle cell at the age of two. It is only until last year that...

The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) Wraps up Successful African Health Forum 2024 in Abuja

The African Medical Centre of Excellence, Abuja (AMCE Abuja), a quaternary-level multi-speciality medical institution developed by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) and King’s College...

Democratic Republic of the Congo: African Development Bank grants $7 million trade finance guarantee facility to Access Bank DR Congo to support SMEs and...

On 20 February 2024, the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) approved a $7 million trade finance guarantee facility grant to...

Masquerade declared wanted for punching man to death

Anambra state government has declared one Ifechukwu Nweke, wanted for killing a 71-year-old man, Shedrack Okoye, while masquerading. It was gathered that the 19-year-old suspect...

Dont dry your iPhone in a bag of rice, it doesn’t work -Apple

If your iPhone gets wet don't dry it in a bag of rice, Apple has advised. Despite the technique's popularity, experts have long warned against...

Catalyzing Digital Innovation: African Development Bank commits $80 million to Ekiti Knowledge Zone Project in Nigeria

In the heart of Nigeria’s Ekiti State, a groundbreaking initiative is taking shape – the Ekiti Knowledge Zone (EKZ), a bold step to transform...

Africa’s 2024 Bid Rounds Mean Fresh Opportunities for Upstream Investors

Africa’s oil and gas blocks continue to draw global investors, from IOCs to junior and indigenous explorers. In a bid to boost production and...

Africa’s 2024 Bid Rounds Mean Fresh Opportunities for Upstream Investors

Africa’s oil and gas blocks continue to draw global investors, from IOCs to junior and indigenous explorers. In a bid to boost production and...

Africa’s 2024 Bid Rounds Mean Fresh Opportunities for Upstream Investors

Africa’s oil and gas blocks continue to draw global investors, from IOCs to junior and indigenous explorers. In a bid to boost production and...

Africa’s 2024 Bid Rounds Mean Fresh Opportunities for Upstream Investors

Africa’s oil and gas blocks continue to draw global investors, from IOCs to junior and indigenous explorers. In a bid to boost production and...

Africa’s 2024 Bid Rounds Mean Fresh Opportunities for Upstream Investors

Africa’s oil and gas blocks continue to draw global investors, from IOCs to junior and indigenous explorers. In a bid to boost production and...

Africa’s 2024 Bid Rounds Mean Fresh Opportunities for Upstream Investors

Africa’s oil and gas blocks continue to draw global investors, from IOCs to junior and indigenous explorers. In a bid to boost production and...

‘I was raped more than 100 times from age 12’

A victim of a Rochdale grooming gang has said she was raped more than 100 times from the age of 12 and felt "let...

The Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum to Connect African Energy Projects with Saudi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) Buyers

Over the past twelve months, the Middle East’s oil and gas heavyweights – Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar – have...

Excessive trust in generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) makes users vulnerable, survey finds

The survey, which spanned 1,300 respondents in ten African and Middle Eastern countries, revealed that 63% of users are open to sharing their personal...

APO Group appoints Laila Bastati as Chief Commercial Officer

APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the premier award-winning Pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is delighted to announce the appointment of Laila Bastati as...

Beyond Borders: Webb Fontaine’s Port Community System (PCS) Redefining Global Trade Logistics

In the dynamic world of global trade, Webb Fontaine's Port Community System (PCS) (https://www.WebbFontaine.com) emerges as a transformative force, heralding a new era in...

Yango Unveils Yango Play in Middle East and North Africa (MENA): An Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Powered Entertainment Super App with Movies, Series, Music, and Mini-Games

Yango (https://Yango.com), transforming global technologies into everyday services tailored to local needs, today announced the launch of Yango Play (https://Play.Yango.com), the first AI-powered entertainment service that...

Ukraine war: Dozens of Russian troops ‘die in air strike’

At least 60 Russian troops have been killed after a training area in occupied eastern Ukraine was hit by two missiles, reports say. Sources familiar...