Africa West Africa World 

Niger: Death toll from jihadist attacks rises to 100

– – Some 100 people have now been confirmed dead from the suspected jihadist attacks on two villages in Niger. According to the Prime Minister Brigi Rafini, 70 people were killed in the village of Tchombangou and 30 others in Zaroumdareye – both near Niger’s border with Mali. Analysts say this was one of the deadliest attacks recorded in the country… Read More
Sports 

Banda: Zambia are not going to the Olympics to make up the numbers

Women’s Olympic Football Tournament (FIFA.com) 04 Jan 2021 © Others Barbra Banda is one of Africa’s hottest prospects The 20-year-old inspired Zambia to Olympic qualification She finished as top scorer in the Chinese Women’s Super League 2020 2020 may have been a challenging year, but in footballing terms, Barbra Banda will remember it fondly. She ended a successful spell in… Read More
Africa Southern Africa World Zimbabwe 

Covid-19: Zimbabwe reimposes nationwide lockdown

– – The government of Zimbabwe has reimposed a national lockdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. There has been a surge in cases in the past weeks and the government hopes the latest move will contain the spread. Only essential services, such as hospitals, pharmacies and supermarkets will be exempted from the lockdown to be operational for the… Read More
Sports 

Zagurskas: Futsal World Cup a significant event for Lithuania 

Lithuania captain Justinas Zagurskas speaks ahead of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Zagurskas tells how he came to futsal as well as his expectations for the finals He explains the advantages and drawbacks of the tournament’s postponement The FIFA Futsal World Cup™ will kick off in Lithuania on 12 September 2021. The tournament was originally due to be held exactly… Read More
Africa Business Ghana World 

The African Continental Free Trade Area is now operational

– – The much anticipated African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has become operational effective January 1, 2021 after months of delay due to the coronavirus pandemic. Officials of the secretariat in-charge of executing the trade zone had promised the deal will be operational on July 1, 2020. But when the Covid-19 hit hard, it affected plans and forced the… Read More
Africa North Africa World 

African nationals killed in road accident in Algeria

– – Twenty people were killed Thursday in Algeria when a vehicle carrying mainly African nationals overturned in the south of the country, the civil protection unit said. The crash took place near the town of Tamanrasset and 11 people were also injured, the rescue unit said on its Facebook page. Those killed were 19 African nationals, including children, and… Read More
Africa East Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghanaian arrested over murder of Ethiopian refugee in Italy

– – An Ethiopian refugee has been reportedly raped and murdered in Italy. Agitu Gudeta was killed on her farm in the northern region of Trentino. The deceased has been hailed as a symbol of integration in Italy after fleeing Ethiopia. In 2010, Agitu fled Adis Ababa after her participation in protests against “land-grabbing” angered local authorities. She has since made… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Ugandan Police deny arresting opposition politician Bobi Wine

– – The Ugandan police have denied reports of arresting singer and presidential candidate, Bobi Wine. On Wednesday the official Twitter account of the politician announced the arrest. “Bobi Wine and his entire campaign team arrested in Kalangala! Media blocked – Admin,” read a tweet on the handle. Bobi Wine and his entire campaign team arrested in Kalangala! Media blocked. –… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana’s opposition files court papers to challenge 2020 poll results

– – Lawyers for Ghana’s opposition leader, John Mahama have filed court papers at the country’s supreme court challenging the results of the 2020 presidential election. The filing of the court papers took place on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in the capital Accra. On Tuesday the opposition party the NDC said its National Executive Committee (NEC) has approved the party’s… Read More
Africa Southern Africa World Zambia 

Zambia: Two police officers sacked for killing demonstrators

– – Two police officers in Zambia have been dismissed for killing some demonstrators. They have been sacked on the orders of Zambian President Edgar Lungu following investigations into the deaths of two opposition demonstrators last week in Lusaka. The protesters were killed when riot police broke up a rally outside the police headquarters where the opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema was being… Read More
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