Ethiopia collects public funds for mega dam construction
Ethiopia has collected $460 million from the public for the construction of a 6,450 megawatts hydro dam on Blue Nile
South African student mistakenly receives $1 million loan, embarks on spending spree
A South African university is investigating how a $1 million loan was mistakenly credited into a student’s account. The unnamed
100,000 Saudi security officers deployed to protect pilgrims
More than 100,000 Saudi security officers will be deployed to protect the millions of worshippers expected to participate in the
Parents of American journalist killed in South Sudan devastated by his death
The parents of slain American freelance journalist Christopher Allen say they are devastated by the death of their son. Allen
Nigerians divided on ruling on instant divorce for Muslims
In India, a court ruling banning instant divorce among Muslim couples continues to generate debate. The court maintains that the
Sudan president pardons jailed rights activist
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir has pardoned and released a prominent human rights activist who was jailed last year on accusations
Egypt embarks on birth control campaign to slow down population growth
The Egyptian government has embarked on a birth control sensitization project in a bid to slow down the country’s population
Do not ignore African tourists, they are the future; UN trade and devt agency chief says
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) secretary-general Mukhisa Kituyi has called on African governments to give attention
Cameroon TV channel facing threats of shutting down
The Cameroon government has threatened to shut down all cable televisions distributors for broadcasting seditious and hurtful programs, reports the
President Buhari chairs first cabinet meeting since return from lengthy London stay
Nigerian President zMuhammadu Buhari on Wednesday chaired his first cabinet meeting since his return from the UK where he had