South Africa: Stuart Baxter Calls it Quits as Bafana Bafana Coach

Stuart Baxter has officially announced his resignation as Bafana Bafana coach, IOL reports. The 65-year-old made the statement after calling for an urgent press conference, saying… Read more »

Uganda: The Poem Stella Nyanzi Wrote Before Being Convicted Of Insulting Museveni

This is the poem that Dr Stella Nyanzi posted on Facebook before she was found guilty of cyber-harassment for comments she made about President Yoweri Museveni and his mother. Read more »

Africa: Adapting African Agriculture to Climate Change

Climate change is already putting huge stress on Africa’s food production systems. And, according to projections, worse is coming. As Ministers for Agriculture from across… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Third Positive Ebola Diagnosis in Goma, 15 Persons Quarantined

One person has died, a third diagnosis reported and 15 persons quarantined in Goma, reports France24. The World Health Organization says it is collaborating with the government of… Read more »

Botswana: War of Words Between Masisi, Khama Heats Up

There's no love lost between President Mokgweetsi Masisi and former president Ian Khama. The latest spat comes after Masisi informed Khama that he has been relieved of the position… Read more »

Africa: Old Mutual's Peter Moyo Wins First Round, But What Reception Will He Get?

Old Mutual's Peter Moyo returned to work today after a South-Gauteng High Court ruling temporarily reinstated him as CEO, after his suspension and subsequent dismissal by his… Read more »

South Africa: South African Actors Take Their Places in U.S. Remake Of Hit Movie

You can catch the faces of South African actors in the hot new remake of the hit TV show, The Professionals. Read more »

Uganda: British Man Charged With Poisoning Ugandans With 'Miracle Cure'

A British former clairvoyant and three Ugandans have been charged with distributing a liquid called Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS) to villagers in poor areas, which they… Read more »

Nigeria: Tamar Braxton Travels to Nigeria to Visit Lover's Family

You know it's real when he takes you home and introduces you to everyone... Read more »

South Africa: Caster Semenya to Miss World Championships After Swiss Court Ruling

South African athlete Caster Semenya will not be able to defend her 800m crown at the world championships in Doha later this year. Read more »

Nigeria: Between Boko Haram and Herder/Farmer Attacks - The Complexity of Conflict

Corruption, oil disputes, inequality, the Boko Haram insurgency, and violence between farmers and herders and those of different religious groupings entwine, presenting a country… Read more »

South Africa: Court Orders Reinstatement of Old Mutual's Former CEO Peter Moyo

The South-Gauteng High Court has ordered the reinstatement of former Old Mutual CEO Peter Moyo after his suspension and subsequent dismissal by the company's board, which cited… Read more »

Kenya: White Dancing Jesus's Real Identity Revealed

With Christians awaiting the return of Jesus Christ for a long time, some Kenyans thought a white Jesus had landed in Kiseria. Read more »

South Africa: Is Babes Wodumo Pregnant or is it Just a Publicity Stunt?

The gqom couple are at it again. Read more »

South Africa: Does South African Rapper Cassper Nyovest Wish He Was Nigerian?

Award-winning rapper Refiloe Maele Phoolo, popularly known as Cassper Nyovest, has taken to social media that he wished he was Nigerian, because he felt he would get more support… Read more »

Sudan: Five Protesters Shot Dead

Five protesters in Sudan's North Kordofan state were shot dead at a rally on Monday, a doctors' committee linked to the protest says. According to BBC, at least two of the victims… Read more »

South Africa: Mkhwebane Interdicted, Court Rules in Favour of Gordhan

The North Gauteng High Court has granted Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan an interdict, allowing him to avert the remedial action recommended by Public Protector Busisiwe… Read more »

Africa: In Case You Missed it, Jesus Christ Visited Kenya This Weekend!

In case you missed it, Jesus Christ visited the continent this weekend! And there's video to prove it. Read more »

South Africa: Father of Murdered Bafana Bafana Goalkeeper Dies

Samuel Meyiwa, the father of the late Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa, has died, Times Live reports. Read more »

Ghana: Accra Welcomes High-Level U.S. Congressional Delegation

A Congressional delegation led by the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, has arrived in Ghana. Read more »

Tunisia: Speaker of Parliament Mohamed Ennaceur Sworn in as Interim President

The Tunisian government has declared seven days of mourning following the death of its first democratically elected president, Al Jazeera reports. Read more »

Libya: Scores Feared Drowned in 'Worst Mediterranean Tragedy of the Year'

More than 100 migrants and refugees are feared drowned after the boats they were travelling in capsized off Libya's coast in the Mediterranean Sea, Al Jazeera reports. Read more »

Tunisia: 92-Year-Old Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi Dies

Beji Caid Essebsi, the world's oldest sitting president and Tunisia's first freely-elected president, has died aged 92, writes BBC. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians Can Now Get Google Directions in a Local Accent

We all know Nigerians are proud of their unique accent. Read more »

South Africa: ANC Calls Own Executive Member Hanekom a Charlatan

African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Ace Magashule has issued a scathing late-night statement calling party national executive committee (NEC) member Derek Hanekom a… Read more »