Hounded South African beauty queen wins Nigeria contest
After being hounded over her nationality and forced to drop out of the Miss South Africa contest, Chidimma Adetshina has been crowned beauty queen of a totally different country. Ms Adetshina cried tears of joy as she was named Miss Universe Nigeria on Saturday. “This crown is not just for beauty; it’s a call for […]
President Akufo-Addo again debunks allegations NPP intends to rig elections
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reassured the nation of a transparent and peaceful election in December, dismissing allegations that the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) intends to rig the polls. He emphasised that election rigging is not part of the NPP’s DNA and that the party is committed to democracy and a fair process. […]
AFCON 25 qualifiers: Ashimeru, Inaki Williams and Joseph Paintsil return to Otto Addo’s 23-man squad
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Head Coach of the Black Stars, Otto Addo, has announced his 23-man squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Angola and Niger. Speaking at a press briefing in Accra on Thursday, August 29, 2024, Coach Addo unveiled the team that will take on Angola at the Baba […]
Deepening China-Africa Cooperation and Opening a New Chapter of Building a China-Africa Community with a Shared Future
As the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) draws near, Chinese and African leaders will reconvene in Beijing to outline a vision for deepening China-Africa friendship, collaboration, cooperation and advancing mutual development. Strengthening solidarity and cooperation with African nations has long been a fundamental aspect of China’s foreign policy and remains a […]
SA billionaire Johann Rupert overtakes Aliko Dangote as Africa’s richest man
South African billionaire Johann Rupert has overtaken Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote as Africa’s richest person, according to the latest data from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Mr Rupert controls Richemont, one of the world’s largest luxury goods firms, which owns brands like Cartier and Montblanc. His net worth has surged by $1.9bn to $14.3bn, placing him at […]
Tanzanian president names ‘troublesome’ lion after rival
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has named a “troublesome” lion after one of the country’s opposition leaders. President Samia was visiting the Tanzania Wildlife Authority (TAWA) when she was introduced to the unruly lion by officials. “Does that lion have a name?” asked President Samia. “If not, name him Tundu Lissu.” Mr Lissu is the […]
Suspected serial killer flees custody in Kenya – police
A suspected serial killer in Kenya has escaped from custody, prompting a manhunt, police say. In July police said Collins Jumaisi Khalusha had confessed to the murders of 42 women, including his wife, since 2022. Mr Khalusha’s lawyer denied the claim, saying his client had been tortured to confess. He had been held at a […]
Uproar forces Kenyan city to remove athlete statues
Authorities in the Kenyan city of Eldoret have removed the statues of three athletes after they were widely ridiculed and described as “embarrassing” and a poorly done “joke”. The statues were unveiled ahead of Thursday’s ceremony giving Eldoret city status. However, local residents and Kenyans online said they bore little resemblance to the athletes they […]
Africa Centres for Disease Control declares Mpox a public health emergency
By: Henrietta Afful Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, has been declared a public health emergency in Africa by the continent’s leading health organization. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has expressed concern over the rapid spread of a new strain of the virus. Since the start of the year (2024), the […]
Kenya’s Rukia Bulle wins 2024 BBC Komla Dumor Award
Kenyan journalist Rukia Bulle has won the 2024 BBC News Komla Dumor Award. The 26-year-old, who is the ninth recipient of the award and works for Kenya’s Nation Media Group, specialises in human interest stories. Bulle has also successfully built a strong following on TikTok through her relatable and informative content on the life of […]
