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

Countries

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

News

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

Countries

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