Countries

South Africa jails two Chinese for abalone poaching

Johannesburg – South African authorities jailed two Chinese nationals caught with over $60 000 worth of illegally fished abalone, a... Read more

25 Nov, 2021

Countries

Ethiopia PM Abiy Ahmed reaches front line to fight rebels, says state media

Addis Ababa – Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has arrived at the front line where government forces are battling... Read more

24 Nov, 2021

Environmental Friendly

African nations cling to fossil fuels despite climate call

Abidjan – African oil and gas producers are likely to pay little heed to the mounting clamour to scrap... Read more

24 Nov, 2021

Politics

Gambia truth panel to hand president report on ex-dictator Yahya Jammeh

Banjul – Gambia’s truth commission into crimes committed under former dictator Yahya Jammeh will hand its findings to President... Read more

24 Nov, 2021

Countries

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

News

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

Politics

Mali delays forum seen as key to returning to civilian rule

Bamako – Mali on Tuesday said that it would delay a nationwide debate on reform that the army-dominated government views... Read more

24 Nov, 2021

World

Ear-splitting noise: Indian wedding music blamed for death of 63 chickens

Bhubaneswar – A traditional Indian wedding procession with pumping music, fireworks, dancing and a marching brass band in shiny... Read more

24 Nov, 2021

News

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

Countries

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