W.H.O.: Obese people are more likely to smoke
Obese people are more likely to indulge in smoking, a research conducted by the International Agency for Research on Cancer
Mozambique’s Maputo Bridge set for June opening
The southern African nation Mozambique is set to launch in June the Chinese-built Maputo Bridge and Link Road. The project,
Dozens killed in clashes between Somaliland and Puntland fighters
Dozens of people have been killed in clashes between troops of Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland and its semi-autonomous region
Government buys six planes to revive Uganda Airlines
Uganda’s government has bought six planes in the hopes of reviving the national carrier following its liquidation in 2001. Works
Egypt’s military kills 19 in Sinai security operation
Egypt’s military and police forces have killed 19 militants and arrested 20 suspects, in a continuing crackdown in Sinai, the
East African bloc convenes meeting on South Sudan ahead of peace talks
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), an East African bloc, brought together South Sudanese warring parties to discuss governance and
Gunmen kill director of Dangote Cement plant in Ethiopia
The search is on for a group of gunmen who shot and killed the manager of a plant owned by
Popular Nollywood actress Aisha Abimbola dies
Tributes are pouring for Nigerian actress Aisha Abimbola. Ms. Abimbola, died Wednesday in a Canadian hospital following a brave battle
Morocco condemns shooting of protesters in Gaza
Morocco strongly condemned on Wednesday the shooting by the Israeli army at participants in peaceful protests along the border between
Kenya president signs law to crack down on social media abuse
Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta signed a new law on Wednesday that outlaws the abuse of people on social media but