Africa
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Moroccan University establishes Surgery Centre, Special Baby unit in Bauchi
In his unwavering effort to revolutionize and further develop the health sector in Bauchi State, Governor Mohammed Abubakar as…
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SERAP to AU: Suspend Cameroon over alleged torture of 47 political activists, others
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an open letter to the African Union Chairperson and President of Rwanda…
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NEC releases 50% of Sierra Leone’s Presidential election result
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The National Electoral Commission of Sierra Leone on Saturday released part of the result of the presidential…
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U.S. lauds AU on Africa’s integration
By Prudence Arobani The U.S. has lauded the African Union Commission for its efforts at Africa’s integration, describing it as…
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Sierra Leone Poll: ECOWAS Mission says process free, fair
by Emmanuel Oloniruha The ECOWAS Election Observation Mission has described the 2018 Sierra Leone electioneering campaigns and electoral processes as…
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Tillerson says African countries should weigh Chinese loans carefully
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Thursday that African countries should weigh Chinese loans carefully, while adding that…
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Sierra Leone elections: 600 ballot papers missing -NEC
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Sierra Leone National Electoral Commission (NEC) has said that about 600 ballot papers for Wednesday’s elections…
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3.17 million Sierra Leonians vote today, observers appeal for peace
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Voters in Sierra Leone are trooping out today for presidential, parliamentary and local council polls. Sierra…
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President George Weah in Abuja
President George Weah of Liberia was in Abuja, on March 5, 2018 and was received in audience by President Muhammadu…
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With right leadership, Africa’s drive to entrench democracy on course – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Accra, the capital of Ghana, said with the right leadership and implementation of public policies,…
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Rape of men and boys in Central African Republic ‘ignored’ crime
Rape of men and boys by armed groups, which is an emerging pattern of sexual violence in Central African Republic…
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President Buhari attends Ghana’s 61st Independence Anniversary celebrations; Visits Taraba, Benue, Yobe, Zamfara, Rivers States
President Muhammadu Buhari will Monday depart for Accra, Ghana to attend the country’s 61st Independence Anniversary celebrations holding at the…
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Liberia’s President Weah arrives Nigeria; Honoured by FCT Minister
Liberian President, George Oppong Weah, arrived Abuja midday, Monday on a courtesy call on the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari. George…
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Saraki directs Senate Panel to conduct assessment of Zamfara killings …Commends UN Scribe on Northeast efforts
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has directed the Senate Ad-Hoc Committee on Security, to visit Zamfara…
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Ghana records first Lassa fever death in 2018
Ghana has recorded its first Lassa fever death in 2018. The death was recorded at the General Hospital in the…
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Exxon Mobil looks to build Mozambique LNG export facility
Exxon Mobil is planning to build a Mozambique liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility and is looking to expand operations…
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Lake Chad member nations committed to ‘Abuja Charter’ — Communique
By Tosin Kolade Member states of the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) have expressed willingness to implement the roadmap for…
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Obi in London, gives conditions for Nigeria and Africa to develop
Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, on Monday in London, gave two conditions that must be met for…
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Court affirms Henry Okah’s conviction
South Africa’s top court on Friday reinstated a 24 year prison sentence for Henry Okah convicted of a series of…
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Nigeria warms on ECOWAS Currency integration
The Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, has cautioned member countries of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) against forcing…
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Parallels between Zuma and Buhari By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Ex-President Jacob Zuma, who for long constituted himself into a rampaging bull in South Africa’s china…
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Obi advises African leaders on way forward
The former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has called on African leaders to look inwards for the solutions…
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Ethiopia says state of emergency will last 6 months
Ethiopian Defense Minister Siraj Fegessa on Saturday said a state of emergency imposed by Ethiopia after the prime minister resigned…
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Ethiopia declares state of emergency
Ethiopia on Friday announced state of emergency after Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn announced his intention to step down amid unrest…
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