Tags GENERAL Zuma repays money owed for non-security upgrades to home South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma has paid back over $ 537,000 in taxpayers’ money, used for non-security upgrades to his
Tags GENERAL Kenya to send donations to Tanzania after earthquake The Kenya Defence Force on behalf of the country will on Tuesday airlift materials; iron sheets, blankets and mattresses to
Tags GENERAL African heads of state expected in Lusaka for President Lungu inauguration At least four heads of state including Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe and Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni are expected to attend the inauguration
Tags GENERAL Somalia hosts regional leaders for IGAD summit after 30 year wait Somalia will host regional leaders for the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Summit on Tuesday, the first time in 30
Tags GENERAL DR Congo opposition walks out of talks on election date The Democratic Republic of Congo’s opposition on Monday walked out of talks aimed at breaking a dangerous political impasse concerning
Tags GENERAL Pilgrims take part in “Stoning of the Devil” ritual in Mina In the Saudi city of Mina, Muslim pilgrims are taking part in the ritual Stoning of the Devil, the last
Tags GENERAL Hospital in Chad offers refugees medical training to boost capacity Universal healthcare is among the United Nations’ sustainable development goals, but in eastern Chad, healthcare is a luxury. Many locals
Tags GENERAL Ethiopia looking to join the ranks of Kenya, Egypt in mobile banking Ethiopia’s mobile money service HelloCash — launched over a year ago — has tipped the scale in accessing financial services
Tags GENERAL Rio Paralympic: Affordable ticket prices spark rise in sales, fans flock to venues Organisers in Rio are relieved as fans continue flocking to venues. In the run-up to the games, poor ticket sales
Tags GENERAL China’s new technology helps reduce greenhouse gases Scientists at China’s Jiuquan Satellite Centre are preparing to launch the country’s second space laboratory. The Long March 2F carrier