Tags GENERAL Hair extension business takes off in Senegal The demand for human and synthetic hair extensions continues to grow on the continent. Some estimates have valued the market
Tags GENERAL Algeria’s Riyad Mahrez among 30 players nominated for Ballon d’Or Algeria and Leicester midfielder Riyad Mahrez has been included in the 30-man shortlist for football’s biggest award, the Ballon d’Or.
Tags GENERAL UN warns of alarming rise in hate speech in South Sudan The United Nations Human Rights chief has warned against the “alarming rise in hate speech and incitement to violence against
Tags GENERAL Kingdom of Benin crowns new monarch in age-old ceremony In Nigeria, around 100,000 people have gathered to celebrate one of Africa’s oldest and most prestigious realms. The Kingdom of
Tags GENERAL Al-Shabaab retakes Halgan town as AMISOM troops withdraw It’s been confirmed that Somali militant group al-Shabaab has taken over Halgan town in Hiiraan, central Somalia. Residents are reportedly
Tags GENERAL Senegal calls for constructive dialogue on plans to leave the ICC There has been more reaction on the continent following Burundi and South Africa’s exit from the International Criminal Court. Sidiki
Tags GENERAL Ethiopia unhappy with US travel ban Ethiopia’s government says it’s disappointed by a United States travel warning. The State Department has urged American citizens to stay
Tags GENERAL Chinese-sponsored event aims to boost students’ vocational skills The third Africa Tech Challenge Awards ceremony was held in Kenya on Monday. The competition is sponsored by AVIC International
Tags GENERAL South Africa opposition party challenges ICC withdrawal in court South Africa’s main opposition party has files papers with the Constitutional Court to challenge the government’s decision to pull out
Tags GENERAL Officials in Cameroon call on public to donate blood after deadly train crash The public in Cameroon has been called upon by officials to donate blood to assist with treatment f 600 people