Move to lift hijab ban in Lagos state lauded by Muslims
A Muslim rights group in Nigeria, the Muslim Rights Concern (MRC) has lauded a court ruling for lifting the ban
Sexual lubricants banned in Tanzania in crackdown on gays
The Tanzanian government has banned imports and sales of sexual lubricants in its latest move targeting the gay community, officials
Nigeria’s finance minister admits country is “technically” in recession
Nigeria’s finance minister, Kemi Adeosun, has admitted that the country is technically in recession. But she insists that measures are
Research in Ethiopia finds chicken smell prevents Malaria
Ethiopian and Swedish scientists have found out that the smell from a live chicken could help protect against malaria. The
Submit your academic qualifications or don’t get paid, Tanzanian workers ordered
Tanzanian public servants risk not being paid their July salaries if they do not produce their original academic and employment
Kenya sevens rugby team ready for olympic success
The Kenya team, is set to leave for Rio de Janeiro on Sunday after undergoing a rigorous two-week high altitude
President Buhari should be involved in Delta talks, group demands
President Muhammadu Buhari should get personally involved in the Niger Delta talks, an organization representing the largest ethnic group in
Our athletes don’t need drugs to win, President Kenyatta says as he hands over flag to #RioOlympics team
Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta today officially handed over the country’s flag to the team selected to represent the nation at
Video: Rhumba maestro Koffi Olomide assaults dancer in front of police officers
Congolese Rhumba maestro Koffi Olomide was caught on camera assaulting one of his dancers just after landing in the Kenyan
Libyan forces report gains against Islamic State in battle for Sirte
Libyan forces said on Friday they had edged further into the centre of Sirte as they seek to recapture the