Africa East Africa World 

Ethiopia admits firing at UN team ‘on way to refugee camp’

Mr Abiy ordered the military to oust it from power after it attacked a federal military base in Tigray. It followed sharp political differences over reforms that Mr Abiy had introduced since taking office in 2018. More than 40,000 people have fled across the border to Sudan and many others may have been forced from their homes. Sourced from Africa… Read More
Africa Ghana World 

Ghanaians await outcome of crucial general election

– – Ghanaians are still awaiting results from Monday presidential and parliamentary elections as votes continue to be counted and collated. The ruling New Patriotic Patriotic and the opposition National Democratic Congress are both claiming to be leading. But the electoral commission is yet to announced any results for the presidential elections after promising to declare results within 24 hours.… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghanaians vote in crucial 2020 general elections

– – Voting is underway across over 38,000 polling stations in Ghana as voters elect a new president and 275 lawmakers. Voting started at 7am local time and is expected to end at 5pm local time with reports of delays at some centres. The enthusiasm to vote in the 2020 general elections in Ghana is very high. Voters have been… Read More
Africa East Africa Featured World 

Kenyan man who woke up in morgue now dies for real

– – A Kenyan man who “came back to life” in a morgue sparking shock among Kenyans has now been reported dead, according to local media. Last week the man was reported to be critically ill and declared dead but regained consciousness at the morgue. The man called Peter Kigen, 32 had collapsed in his house and was rushed to… Read More
Africa Business World 

The rise of cryptocurrency transfers to Africa

– – Cryptocurrency is steadily growing acceptance in Africa. Similarly, the use of cryptocurrency for money transfers to Africa is also on the rise. Fintech companies use cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin to mitigate problems associated with traditional money transfers to Africa and within Africa such as high fees. Africa is the most expensive region to send money to in the… Read More
Africa World 

UN says cannabis is no more a dangerous drug

– – The United Nation Commission on Narcotic Drugs has voted to remove cannabis and cannabis resin from a category of the world’s most dangerous drugs. This is considered a very significant move which could impact the global medical marijuana industry. “The vote today is the result of the Commission’s intensive and detailed consideration of these very complex recommendations during… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana’s major presidential candidates sign peace pact ahead of polls

– – The two leading candidates in Ghana’s Presidential election on December 7 have signed a peace pact at a ceremony in the capital, Accra. The incumbent President Nana Akufo-Addo and opposition leader and former president John Mahama committed to a peaceful election in an event that was broadcast live on national television. Both leading candidates will be going head… Read More
Africa Sports World 

The top 3 clubs dominating the Champions League 2020/2021 so far

– – The 2020/2021 Champions League is heading towards the fifth round, and six teams have already guaranteed, but three of those teams have won all games, and two have guaranteed a 1st place finish. So, with Bayern Munich, Manchester City, Barcelona, Juventus, Sevilla & Chelsea securing their place in the final sixteen – let us take a preview at… Read More
Africa Business Featured Namibia Southern Africa World 

Namibia auctions 170 elephants due to drought

– – The Namibian government has announced the auctioning of elephants due to drought and human-widelife conflict. An advertisement in the state owned Era newspaper said about 170 high value elephants will be auctioned off. “Due to drought and an increase in elephant numbers, coupled with human-elephant conflict incidents, a need has been identified to reduce these populations,” according to the… Read More
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