Corruption blights Kenya’s quest for football glory
Nairobi – When a youthful Nick Mwendwa took over the reins of Kenyan football five years ago, he was... Read more
24 Nov, 2021
Burkina Faso assesses army failures after deadliest jihadist attack
Ouagadougou – A jihadist attack on a base in northern Burkina Faso this month that left at least 57 dead... Read more
24 Nov, 2021
UN to evacuate families of international staff from Ethiopia, document shows
Nairobi – The United Nations will evacuate family members of international staff from war-torn Ethiopia, according to an official document... Read more
24 Nov, 2021
Sanctuary Mandela, ex-president’s home turned into boutique hotel
Johannesburg – Anti-apartheid legend Nelson Mandela liked hearty, simple meals, like oxtail stew. It was a favourite dish of South... Read more
24 Nov, 2021
A Rwandan church offers safe haven to LGBTQ community
Kigali – When popular Rwandan singer Albert Nabonibo came out as gay, he lost everything overnight: the love of... Read more
24 Nov, 2021
Israeli defence minister heads to Morocco for ‘historic’ visit
Rabat – Israel’s Defence Minister Benny Gantz arrived in Morocco Tuesday on a “historic” visit aimed at bolstering ties... Read more
24 Nov, 2021
Nigeria dismisses report on bloody crackdown of protesters
Lagos – The Nigerian government on Tuesday dismissed a leaked judicial investigation that said 15 people were killed or missing... Read more
24 Nov, 2021
Lightning strikes 13 Zimbabwe prisoners having lunch
Harare – A lightning bolt struck and wounded 13 male prisoners while they were having lunch at a jail in... Read more
24 Nov, 2021
SA, Kenya call for immediate ceasefire in Ethiopia; ANC loses control of Joburg | Here are your top news headlines
Cape Town – From South Africa and Kenya urging warring parties in Ethiopia to commit to an immediate ceasefire,... Read more
24 Nov, 2021
The broken dreams of desperate migrants fleeing Africa for Saudi
Hargeisa – The people smugglers promised Fentahun Derebe passage to Saudi Arabia, where the young Ethiopian could make more money... Read more
23 Nov, 2021
