Year: 2024
Namibians Vote in Historic Presidential Election
By Ollus Ndomu Namibians voted Wednesday in what observers describe as the most competitive election since the country’s independence in 1990. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah,...
Mali Detains Barrick Gold Employees Over Tax Dispute
By Ollus Ndomu Mali’s military-led government has detained four senior employees of Canada’s Barrick Gold as part of an ongoing effort to pressure...
Russia Backs Sahel Alliance in Fight Against Jihadists
By Ollus Ndomu Russia has reaffirmed its support for the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) in their ongoing battle against Islamist insurgencies. The...
Ghana: Burning old TVs to survive: The toxic trade in electrical waste.
By Chinasaokwu Helen Okoro You can see thick plumes of smoke rise from the Agbogbloshie dumpsite from miles away.The air at the vast...
Kenya less open to visitors despite visa-free policy – report.
By Chinasaokwu Helen Okoro Kenya has plunged in the latest rankings of how open it is to visitors from other African countries despite...
Namibians vote as ruling party seeks to extend 34-year rule.
By Chinasaokwu Helen Okoro Voting is under way in Namibia in what could be the most competitive election since independence from white-ruled South...
Africa’s incoming health boss dies aged 55.
By Chinasaokwu Helen Okoro The incoming regional director of the World Health Organization in Africa, Tanzania’s Dr Faustine Ndugulile, has died, just three...
Protests in Johannesburg Highlight Ongoing Water Shortages Amid Broader Infrastructure Challenges
WRITTEN BY: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu Residents in Johannesburg's Westbury and Coronationville suburbs have staged protests over ongoing water shortages, blocking roads and demanding...
Comedians Sent to India for CNG Safety Checks: A Sign of Misguided Focus in Tinubu’s Government
WRITTEN BY: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu The Tinubu-led administration has been criticized for sending comedians and skit makers, such as "Ola of Lagos" and...
TANZANIA: WHO Africa Director-Elect Dr. Faustine Ndugulile Passes Away During Treatment in India
WRITTEN BY: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, the newly appointed regional director-elect for Africa at the World Health Organization, has passed away...
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September 3 Court Hearing Puts New US Visa Rule Under Spotlight
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Rape, Fraud, Drug Offences: Nigerian Doctors Face UK Disciplinary Action
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UNIZIK Sex Scandal Takes New Turn as Panel Uncovers Fresh Details
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NDLEA Arrests 101-Year-Old Woman Over Drug Sales, Seizes N4.4bn Loud
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REEEA-Alliance adopts 12-point action plan to boost clean energy investment
REEEA-Alliance adopts 12-point action plan to boost clean energy investment The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Associations Alliance (REEEA-Alliance) has adopted a 12-point...
Nigeria Must Not Become a Killing Field – Obi Condemns Fresh Attacks
Nigeria Must Not Become a Killing Field – Obi Condemns Fresh Attacks Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned recent attacks in Benue,...
Former Liberian VP’s Arrest Puts Spotlight on Obi Cubana, Ned Nwokedi, E-Money’s 2021 Visit
Former Liberian VP’s Arrest Puts Spotlight on Obi Cubana, E-Money’s 2021 Visit A 2021 business trip to Liberia involving Nigerian businessmen Obi Cubana,...
