Zambia bans ‘Viagra’ energy drink
Authorities in Zambia have banned an energy drink after laboratory results showed that it contained the active ingredient of the
Somali government troops vacate some bases in row over salaries
Somali soldiers have vacated at least three of their bases in protest over months of missed pay, a military officer
Arsenal youngster open to playing for Nigeria
Nigeria’s under-20 football coach Paul Aigbogun has welcomed news that Arsenal youngster Folarin Balogun is open to playing for the
Cyclone death toll rises as aid workers rescue more African survivors
A week after a cyclone ripped through southern Africa and triggered devastating floods that have killed hundreds of people and
15,000 Mozambicans still need to be rescued following cyclone tragedy
Around 15,000 Mozambicans still need to be rescued from the devastation caused by Cyclone Idai, officials in the country have
UN appeals for $1.65 billion in funding for DR Congo humanitarian response
The United Nations has appealed for $1.65 billion in funding to help provide humanitarian aid for 9 million people affected
Zimbabwe gives lowest paid public workers 29 percent pay hike
Zimbabwe’s public workers have accepted a 29 percent salary hike for the lowest paid employees, which the government says will
UN: Mauritius happiest nation in Africa, South Sudan least happy
A United Nations report released on Wednesday, March 20 as part of the International Day of Happiness revealed Mauritius is
Boeing, FAA face more pressure from U.S. lawmakers over 737 MAX accidents
Pressure mounts on Boeing as lawmakers in the United States called for executives to testify about two crashed 737 MAX
Fire destroys 150 hectares in Mau forest in Kenya
Nearly 150 hectares of bamboo have been destroyed after fire swept through the Mau Forest. Residents living near the forest