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Ghana: Man beats lover to death over $2

– – A 30-year-old man has beaten his girlfriend to death following a misunderstanding over $2.6 (GHc15). Police in a town of Tafo Pankrono in Ghana’s Ashanti region told a court that the suspect Ebenezer Korang gave $32 (GHC 185) to his girlfriend, Abigail Adoma, for safekeeping. When Korang asked the deceased to return the money at a meeting point… Read More
Africa South Africa Southern Africa World 

South Africa’s Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini dies aged 72

– – South Africa’s popular AmaZulu King Goodwill Zwelithini has died aged 72, according to the royal house. He died on Friday morning after staying in hospital for weeks due to a problem with his blood glucose levels. His health took a turn for the worst, the royal house said leading to his death in the early hours of Friday morning.… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

[Video]: Five Ghanaian police women punished for ‘sexy dressing’

– – Five female police officers in Ghana have been punished for putting up a sexy outlook, a video of which went viral on social media. The officers were wearing their police beret with an attractive and beautiful tube apparel outfit. They looked beautiful in the jumpsuits while serving as bridesmaids for one of their colleagues this month. … Read More
Africa East Africa Featured World 

Tanzania’s President Magufuli in India for Covid-19 treatment

– – Tanzania’s President John Magufuli is reportedly in India for further treatment for Covid-19, the country’s main opposition leader has said. John Magufuli this week was said to be on admission at a Kenyan hospital undergoing medical treatment for Covid-19. Opposition leader Tundu Lissu who said Magufuli had coronavirus and a cardiac arrest has also revealed that the Tanzanian… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana: Anger over killing of women by abusive partners

– – There is a public uproar in Ghana over the killing of two women by their abusive male partners this month. Within 48 hours, the two women died after they were brutally assaulted by their partners. In the first case, an Accra based business executive was arrested after he allegedly assaulted the wife, leading to his wife. The second case… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Tanzania’s President Magufuli ‘catches Covid-19’ after denial

Tanzania’s President John Magufuli is on admission at a Kenyan hospital undergoing medical treatment for Covid-19. Opposition leader Tundu Lissu revealed in an interview with the BBC that Magufuli had coronavirus and a cardiac arrest. Sources at the hospital he is currently on admission at said the Tanzanian leader had breathing challenges. Magufuli was flown to the Nairobi hospital this… Read More
Africa Ivory Coast West Africa World 

Ivorian Prime Minister Hamed Bakayoko dies of cancer

– – Ivory Coast’s prime minister, Hamed Bakayoko has died in Germany at the age of 56, according to the government. President Alassane Ouattara said in a statement on twitter that “I have the immense sorrow to announce the death of the Prime Minister, Hamed Bakayoko, Head of Government, Minister of Defense, this Wednesday March 10, 2021, in Germany, as… Read More
Africa South Africa Southern Africa World 

South Africa: Man killed after police shot into student protesters

– – One man has been killed during a protest by students at the University of Witwatersrand on Wednesday. South African police had fired rubber bullets and stun grenades to disperse the protesters who are demanding changes to registration and financial aid policies. The man killed wasn’t a student, according to officials. The man was caught in the crossfire right… Read More
Africa West Africa World 

Equatorial Guinea: Death toll from military base explosions hits 105

– – The death toll from explosions at a military camp in Equatorial Guinea has now risen to 105. According to authorities, a total of 615 people were injured in Sunday’s blasts at the Nkoa Ntoma camp in Bata, the country’s economic hub. Buildings at the compound and houses in surrounding districts were badly destroyed by the explosions. 133 people… Read More
Africa Mozambique Southern Africa World 

Mozambique: Family of 25 dies after eating meal from wild plants

– – 35 people have died in Mozambique’s northern Muecate district after reportedly eating meal prepared from wild plants and fruits. According to authorities, twenty five of the victims come from the same family. Officials in Mozambique say people eating wild fruits, tubers and even wild grass have been reported recently in the region. The state television, TVM, reported that… Read More
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