September 29, 2017
Nigeria: How Much Did Former Oil Minister 'Steal'?
Diezani Alison-Madueke, served under former president Goodluck Jonathan from 2010 to 2015 and was Nigeria's first female minister of petroleum resources. She has been accused of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: The Law vs Jonathan Moyo - How Does He Avoid Prosecution?
"Perennial wisdom from divine revelation and human experience dictates that all earthly things great or small, beautiful or ugly, good or bad, sad or happy, foolish or wise must… Read more »
Africa: How Stars React to Cheating Claims
Since we're so used to seeing celebrity couples look perfect in public, we tend to believe that their romances are all sunshine and roses - but that isn't always the case. While… Read more »
September 28, 2017
Africa: It's Time to End the Stigma and Silence Around Abortion
International Safe Abortion Day - celebrated every year on September 28 - marks a woman's fundamental reproductive right to access safe, legal abortion. For many women all over the… Read more »
September 26, 2017
Liberia: Sirleaf Delivers Final Speech at U.S. Capitol as President
Remarks by Her Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of the Republic of Liberia, on the Occasion of a joint program sponsored by the United States Institute of Peace (USIP),… Read more »
September 25, 2017
Africa: Trump Adds Chad to U.S. Travel Ban, Lifts Restrictions on Sudan
President Donald Trump has included Chad in a new list of countries whose citizens are prohibited from entering the United States. But the ban placed on Sudanese travellers earlier… Read more »
Africa: New Day in Angola, Old Story in Equatorial Guinea
Oil-rich Angola and Equatorial Guinea have long shared the infamous distinction of having the longest-serving presidents in Africa – 38 years. Read more »
September 20, 2017
South Africa: Legendary Jazz Icon Hugh Masekela Cancels Performance
The award-winning jazz legend has cancelled his performance at the DStv iRock Jazz Legends concert in Polokwane as he recovers from an eye surgery. Read more »
September 15, 2017
South Africa: Top Global Audit Firm Cleans Out Its South African Stables
The scandal over the “capture” of the South African state by President Jacob Zuma's friends, the Gupta family, has swept aside the South African leadership of one of… Read more »
September 13, 2017
Africa: Obama's 'Power Africa' Program to Continue
President Barack Obama's initiative aimed at doubling access to electricity in sub-Saharan Africa by 2030 is set to continue under the Trump administration, says the official… Read more »
September 08, 2017
Senegal: Dakar Deports Activist For Burning Franc CFA
A pan-African activist campaigning for an end to the use of the French-backed Franc CFA has been thrown out of Senegal. Kemi Séba, a Beninoise born in France, was arrested… Read more »
Africa: The Diplomatic Thriller Comes to Nigeria
A diplomatic thriller that is part spy novel, part crime drama, with a hint of Nollywood, The Shadow List by Todd Moss is a gripping read. It is the fourth adventure featuring Judd… Read more »
September 06, 2017
Togo: Govt Slows Internet Ahead of Opposition Demonstration
The Internet is slowed down in Togo as the opposition announced a demonstration for this Wednesday and Thursday. Citizens had trouble communicating on the Internet this morning,… Read more »
September 05, 2017
Zimbabwe: Transitional Govt When Mugabe Goes?
Zimbabwe's Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa envisages forming a transitional government with opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai when President Robert Mugabe steps down or dies,… Read more »
Togo: Opposition Plans Big March for Reform
A coalition of opposition political parties on Monday called on the Togolese people to demonstrate for institutional and constitutional reforms, and more freedom and democracy in… Read more »
Lesotho: Another Army Commander Assassinated - Report
Lesotho Defence Force commander Khoantle Motsomotso has been shot dead by his subordinates this morning, according an Al Jazeera report. Read more »
August 31, 2017
Africa: The Week's Hottest African Gossip
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Niger: Hundreds of Homes Destroyed in Flooding
After last week's catastrophes in Maradi and Zinder, which left seven people dead and more than a thousand affected, torrential rains in the capital Niamey on Saturday destroyed… Read more »
August 30, 2017
Africa: U.S. State Department To Get Experienced Diplomat in Key Africa Post
Donald Yamamoto, who has extensive diplomatic experience in Africa including two tours as a U.S. ambassador, will take office as Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Africa on 5… Read more »
August 27, 2017
South Africa: Two Missing Gold Miners Died, Three Still Sought
Two of five miners trapped three kilometres underground after a seismic event in a South African gold mine have been recovered, but succumbed to their injuries. Read more »
August 25, 2017
Africa: 10 Reasons Farming is Sexy
Here's a wild thought. Rihanna wild. Farming allows you to get dirty without the guilt... Read more »
South Africa: Court Finds Coffin Assault Duo Guilty
Theo Jackson and Willem Oosthuizen have been found guilty of attempted murder, assault, kidnapping and intimidation in the Middelburg High Court after they forced Rethabile… Read more »
August 24, 2017
Ethiopia: 13 Hurt in City Market Explosion - Report
13 people have been injured after a hand grenade was thrown by unknown attackers at a market in Jimma town in the Oromia Regional State, reports Fana Broadcasting Corporate. Read more »
August 23, 2017
Africa: Immigration Bill Targets Africans Who Benefit United States
African immigrants to the United States account for less than five percent of the total, but they are better educated than most and their earnings are among the highest. African… Read more »
August 21, 2017
South Africa: Hotel Worker Pushed by Mugabe's Son Loses Baby - Report
A pregnant waitress lost her baby after she was pushed by Robert Mugabe jnr at a Sandton hotel, according to TimesLive. Read more »