Mali singer Khaira Arby, ‘Nightingale of Timbuktu’, is dead
Malian singer Khaira Arby, whose vocal prowess earned her the honorific “The Nightingale of Timbuktu,” has died, her family said
Kabila rejects Thabo Mbeki as special envoy to DR Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila has rejected President Cyril Ramaphosa’s appointment of former President Thabo Mbeki as South
Nigerian Stock Exchange drops N219 billion on Monday
The market capitalisation of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Monday shed N219 billion, ahead of Eid-El-Kabir. The loss by
Melania Trump confirms her first big solo trip as first lady, to Africa
The US first lady Melania Trump will travel to Africa later this year, her office announced Monday, with further details
Two Tanzanians trampled to death by elephants
Two Tanzanians have been trampled to death by elephants in the north of the country, police said on Monday. A
Sierra Leone president donates 3 months salary to free education programme
Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio on Monday moved to implement a key campaign pledge when he launched his programme
Lawyers challenge Chad social media ban in court
Chadian lawyers have gone to court to challenge a social media ban imposed by the government in March. No reason
Nigeria says recognizes FIFA-backed soccer chief to avert ban
The Nigerian government has announced its recognition of FIFA-backed Amaju Pinnick as the head of the country’s football body in
Rwanda president challenges youth to prepare for leadership
President Paul Kagame has challenged the youth to invest in themselves to ensure that they are prepared enough to become
Mohamed Salah shortlisted alongside Ronaldo, Modric for UEFA Player of the Year award
Liverpool’s Egyptian prolific forward Mohamed Salah has been nominated alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modrić for the 2017/18 UEFA Men’s