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Video: Kenyans in shock as two MPs fight in church

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Kenyans have been left in shock after two of their Members of Parliament fought in church on Sunday. The incident took place at a Sunday service at a Catholic Church in the town of Kiharu, in central Murang’a county. Both MPs had addressed the congregation but chaos broke out after an argument ensued between the two lawmakers. Local media reported… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana: 51-year-old trader sits same exam with own child

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A 51-year old trader’s quest to further her education in Ghana means she had to sit same basic school exam alongside her own child. Comfort Nutsugah is reported by Ghana’s News Agency to have taken advantage of government’s Free Senior High School Policy to further her education. The mother of six sells used clothing after school hours and has now… Read More
Africa World 

Woman gives birth to twins at the age of 74

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Mangayamma, a 74-year-old woman in India’s Anthar Pradesh state, recently became the oldest woman in history to give birth, after successfully delivering twin baby girls following an IVF procedure. The Indian woman had married Yaramati Sitarama Rajarao, a farmer from Nelaparthipudi village, back in 1962, but despite visiting countless doctors and temples, the couple were unable to bear children for… Read More
Africa Featured Mozambique Southern Africa World 

Photos: Pope Francis visits Mozambique

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Pope Francis on Thursday spent most of the day during his visit to Mozambique urging citizens there to nurture peace to make it last. The pontiff spent time with warring factions in the Southern African country where a recent peace accord was signed to formally end years of civil war. The Pope said to the gathering that “Peace must be… Read More
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Pope Francis was late for prayers after getting trapped in lift

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Pope Francis has apologised for arriving late for his weekly prayer in St Peter’s Square. He explained to those gathered that he was stuck in a lift in the Vatican. The 82-year-old pontiff told the worshipers that he had been trapped in the lift for 25 minutes. The trapped could not functioned due to a power outage at the Vatican.… Read More
Africa Nigeria News and Headlines West Africa World 

Nigeria’s target of getting 1 million girls into school by 2020

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The United Nation’s Children Fund (UNICEF) and Nigeria’s Kano state government have announced a target of sending 1 million girls to school by 2020. The initiative is to help in improving social and economic opportunity for girls in Northern Nigeria. A UNICEF official in Kano state, Richard Sheyin Akanet told journalists at a media dialogue the target is expected to… Read More
Africa Featured Nigeria News and Headlines West Africa World 

Nigeria: Bandits attack Catholic priest, set him ablaze

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A catholic priest from Kufai Amadu in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State in Nigeria has been attacked by bandits. The cleric was ambushed, then set on fire in his own vehicle, according to local media reporting. According to PUNCH reporting, the cleric was on his way to Takum for a peace meeting with his fellow clergymen. The Reverend… Read More
Africa Central Africa Rwanda World 

Rwandan gospel singer Albert Nabonibo reveals he is gay

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A Rwandan gospel singer has revealed his sexual orientation in an interview with a Christian YouTube channel on Monday. Albert Nabonibo, 35 revealed that he is gay and was ready to face the backlash that comes with his disclosure. Many of his fans have expressed shock at his disclosure in an African society that conservative and not open to homosexuality.… Read More
Africa World 

Man loses wife to his pastor who presided over their wedding

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A Ugandan businessman is reportedly in distraught after his wife of 26 years left him to be with a pastor that presided over their wedding. The man and his wife have had five children during the period of their marriage. John Kanyua is reported by the Daily Monitor to be shocked that “someone who supported them during their young days… Read More
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Brother and sister to marry after 10 years of court battle

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A New Jersey brother and sister have won the right to marry after a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States. In a 5-to-4 ruling, five judges unanimously granted the appeal by James Banes, 41, and Victoria Banes, 38, today after a ten-year-long battle. The overjoyed pair said they did it for the ‘millions of Americans who… Read More
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