Diphtheria outbreak spreads across West Africa
Health workers are struggling to contain what they say is one of the worst outbreaks of diphtheria in West Africa. Apart from Nigeria which reported cases earlier, the outbreak has now spread to Niger...
View ArticleECOWAS maintains sanctions on Niger for refusing to release ousted president
The West African regional bloc, ECOWAS has decided to maintain the sanctions it imposed on Niger after the military leader there rejected an offer to release the country’s deposed president in exchange...
View ArticleAnthrax: Five African countries record more than 1,100 cases
The World Health Organization has announced that there is an anthrax outbreak in five countries in East and southern Africa. The countries have recorded more than 1,100 suspected cases and 20 deaths...
View ArticleSenegal: Court orders reinstatement of jailed opposition leader on electoral...
A court in Senegal has ordered the reinstatement of jailed opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on the electoral roll. The verdict paves way for the 49 year- old to contest next year’s presidential election...
View ArticleThe Kenya-EU economic partnership agreement to boost trade
Kenya and the European Union have sealed an Economic Partnership Agreement that will grant the East African nation duty-free status and unlimited access to the bloc for its exports. An initial draft...
View ArticleDR Congo: Voting underway amid protest, delays and fraud allegations
Voting has started in Democratic Republic of Congo where citizens are picking a new president and legislative representatives. President Felix Tshisekedi is competing against 18 opposition challengers...
View ArticleAncient Egypt & Gaming: Breaking Down the Legacy of Antiquity
If you’ve ever spent time trying to find your next favorite game, then chances are you’ve perused more than a few lists. Possibly even close to a dozen. Along the way, you may have noticed a few themes...
View ArticleAngola quits OPEC over production quotas
Angola has announced that is leaving the OPEC oil producers cartel, coming after it battled with the group over lower production quotas this year. Disagreements over lower oil quotas for some African...
View ArticleThe 18-year-old African who can tame honey bees
Tamirat Getachew from Ethiopia is just 18 years but has a rare ability that has wowed many across Africa. He is able to tame honey bees and this is fast gaining popularity among not only people in his...
View ArticleDeath toll from attacks in central Nigeria hits over 140
Over 140 people are now confirmed dead from the attacks that took place in the central Nigerian state of Plateau over the weekend. Local official said on Monday that the death toll has risen following...
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