Africa World 

Equatorial Guinea: President Mbasogo to run again after 43 years in power

– – Equatorial Guinea’s President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo will run again for office in November’s elections, his son and vice president has said. Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo is Africa’s longest serving president alive, coming into power in 1979. He has been the second president of Equatorial Guinea since August 1979 when he ousted his uncle, Francisco Macías Nguema, in a military… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Uganda confirms seven Ebola cases as outbreak spreads

– – The Ebola outbreak in Uganda is fast spreading with the country’s health ministry confirming six new cases. Officials confirmed one case triggering the latest outbreak earlier in the week. The first case was that of a 24-year-old man who died earlier this week. The man who died had developed a high fever, diarrhoea and abdominal pains, and was… Read More
Africa World 

Global Fund raises $14.25 billion to fight Malaria, HIV and TB

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria has announced it has raised $14.25 billion at a donor conference on Wednesday. The outbreak of Covid-19 had set back the fight against AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria in the past couple of years. The amount raised at Wednesday’s conference was the highest amount ever pledged for a multilateral health organisation. Despite… Read More
Africa Nigeria News and Headlines West Africa World 

Nigeria: University teachers to challenge order to suspend strike

– – Public university teachers in Nigeria may not comply with an order to suspension of their seven month old strike which has disrupted academic activities. The leaders of the striking lecturers have hinted that they will appeal against the order of an arbitration court directing them to return to work. The National Industrial Court gave the order on Wednesday… Read More
Africa East Africa Rwanda World 

French President hosts talks on Rwanda and DR Congo tensions

– – Amid increasing tensions, French President Emmanuel Macron hosted a meeting between leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Tensions have largely been related to the activities of an armed group called M23 in eastern DR Congo which shares borders with Rwanda. M23 had been dormant for years but resumed its attacks last November, making significant gains… Read More
Africa Southern Africa World Zimbabwe 

AU chairman calls for lifting of sanctions on Zimbabwe

– – The African Union chairman and president of Senegal President Macky Sall has called for the lifting of sanctions placed on Zimbabwe. Mr. Sall told the 77th UN General Assembly in New York that current sanctions against Zimbabwe were destructive and aggravating the suffering of citizens. For over two decades Zimbabwe has struggled to rebuild its economy and sanctions… Read More
Africa Sports World 

Benefits of Online Betting Sports

– – The sports betting industry has existed for as long as sports have existed. It is a hobby of sports betters to bet on their beloved sport. Traditionally sports betting is done in a casino. But now the sport has moved ahead with technological advancements due to technological advances. People are moving toward remote betting methods. As it has… Read More
Africa Featured Nigeria News and Headlines West Africa World 

Nigeria makes its biggest ever cocaine seizure worth over $278m

– – The Nigerian drug enforcement agency has made its biggest seizure of cocaine in the country’s history. Four Nigerian men aged 69, 65, and two 53-year-olds were arrested in different parts of Lagos, officials said. A foreign national was also arrested during the operation, the agency said. In a statement the agency said “At least, four drug barons including… Read More
Africa World 

Public funeral for late British Queen Elizabeth II ends

– – Queen Elizabeth’s coffin was lowered into the royal vault in St George’s Chapel, in the grounds of Windsor Castle on Monday. That brought to an end the committal service concluding the public funeral events for the late monarch. World dignitaries gathered together earlier in the day at the Westminster Abbey – the building in which the Queen was… Read More
Africa Business World 

5 Ways to Get Success in Forex Trading?

– – The Foreign Exchange Market, also known as the Forex or currency market, has become the biggest trading platform to earn money for years. You can easily access this incredible platform and make your dreams come true. But the correct initial step in trading, especially forex trading, leads you to success. Following the right path can make a huge… Read More
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