February 28, 2019
Egypt: At Least 25 Die in Train Crash at Cairo Station
A speeding train crashed into a barrier at Cairo's main train station on Wednesday, causing its fuel tank to explode and triggering a huge fire, officials told Associated Press. Read more »
February 26, 2019
Africa: Africa Poised to Tackle Hygiene and Sanitation
The 2019 African Conference on Sanitation took place at in Cape Town, South Africa, from February 20 to 22 Up for discussion? The role of local authorities as key actors in aiding… Read more »
Ghana: Former President Steps In to Direct Traffic at Busy Junction
Former Ghanaian President Jerry John Rawlings parked his car and stepped into the middle of the Accra-Aflao road to direct traffic, Ghana Web reports. Read more »
February 22, 2019
Cameroon: Abducted Journo Ambe MacMillan Freed - Reports
Abducted Cameroonian journalist Ambe Macmillan has been released, according to reports. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Collision Between Acid Truck and Bus Leaves At Least 18 Dead
At least 18 people were killed when a truck laden with industrial acid collided with a bus, sources say. Read more »
February 21, 2019
Zimbabwe: Reserve Bank Introduces New 'RTGS' Currency
Zimbabwe will now allow its surrogate currency, bond notes, and electronic funds to float freely against other major currencies, the Associated Press reports in an article carried… Read more »
February 20, 2019
Africa: Finding Solutions for Sanitation Problems in Africa
Access to proper sanitation and hygiene continues to prove a challenge to African countries. Following the success of previous conferences, the African Ministers' Council on… Read more »
February 18, 2019
Nigeria: Poll Delay Not a Conspiracy - Former President Mogae, Observer Mission Lead
Former Botswana president Festus Mogae arrived in Abuja, Nigeria, last week as the co-leader of the joint international election observation mission by the International… Read more »
South Africa: DJ Cleo Reuniting With Convicted Rapist Brickz Causes a Stir
DJ Cleo has landed himself in hot water after sharing a tweet supporting convicted rapist Sipho "Brickz" Ndlovu. Read more »
Mozambique: Debt Scandal - Former President's Son Arrested
The son of Mozambique's former president Armando Guebuza has been arrested in a legal crackdown on suspects linked to a $2-billion government debt scandal, AFP reports. Read more »
February 15, 2019
Nigeria: Kingsley Moghalu Emerges as Hope of Nigerians Desperate for Change
This month Nobel Laurate Wole Soyinka, one of Nigeria's best known and most admired citizens, and the Citizen Forum with which he is associated, endorsed Dr. Kingsley Moghalu for… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Dancers Say Singer Koffi Olomide Raped Them in France
The controversial rhumba maestro Koffi Olomide is likely to face seven years in jail over sex assault allegation in France. Read more »
Tanzania: Diamond, Rayvanny Accused of Stealing Video Concept for Their Hit
Popular musicians Diamond Platnumz and Rayvanny's new song, Tetema, which is currently trending on top of the charts in East Africa has been rocked by controversy. Read more »
Nigeria: Focus Is 'Economic Development', Not 'Economic Growth' - Presidential Candidate Moghalu
In response to a question about achieving such health goals as reducing high death rates from pregnancy and childbirth and from malaria, Nigerian Presidential candidate Kingsley… Read more »
February 14, 2019
South Africa: Banks That Manipulate the Rand - Are Millions in Fines a Deterrent?
British multinational banking and financial services company, Standard Chartered has pleaded guilty to manipulating currencies, including the rand, between 2007 and… Read more »
Nigeria: Job Creation Holds the Key to Nigeria's Future - Ambassador Sanders
As Nigeria prepares to vote on February 16, Robin R. Sanders CEO-FEEEDS, former U.S. ambassador to Nigeria,was interviewed by Gallup. Sanders, who also served as U.S. Ambassador to… Read more »
South Africa: Public Enterprises Minister Gordhan Trying to Put Out Eskom's Flames of Crisis
Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan told parliament's public enterprises committee on Wednesday that he intends to hold responsible those who contributed to the design flaws… Read more »
February 13, 2019
Congo-Kinshasa: Degrees of Success With Ebola as Trial Treatment Begins
Doctors Without Borders in collaboration with the Democratic Republic of Congo Ministry of Health, has started enrolling patients in a randomised controlled trial (RCT) of four… Read more »
South Africa: Unions March for Workers' Rights
The Congress of South African Trade Unions has together with its affiliate unions, embarked on a national strike today. Read more »
Kenya: UK Photographer Captures Pictures of Elusive Black Leopard
A wildlife photographer from the United Kingdom has captured images of a black leopard in Kenya. Read more »
Africa: What Surprised Melinda and Bill Gates in 2018?
SURPRISE #1Africa is the youngest continent. Read more »
February 12, 2019
Cameroon: Momo Jean De Dieu, Apology Not Accepted
For a long time the country has been divided along tribal lines. This ethno-fascism reached its peak when the minister delegate at the ministry of justice, Jean De Dieu Momo,… Read more »
February 11, 2019
Cote d'Ivoire: House Speaker Steps Down
In a very short speech on Friday, the president of the Ivorian National Assembly, Guillaume Soro, announced that he is stepping down. Read more »
South Africa: Soweto Gospel Choir Wins Third Grammy Award
The Soweto Gospel Choir has made South Africa proud by winning the Best World Music Album award for their album Freedom at the 61st Grammy Awards, held in Los Angeles. Read more »
Nigeria: Support Youth to Build Peace
Fifteen years ago, I watched from a neighbor's window as my house and car burned to ashes - set alight by a militia of 100 young men. A religiously motivated conflict 400km… Read more »