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Archbishop attacked in South African church
A South African Anglican archbishop has been injured in a scuffle in a Cape Town church where refugees had been sheltering.
Kogi voters’ day of dilemma
Vincent Akanmode
VOTING, ordinarily, should be a very simple exercise. It should be as simple as choosing the...
For Obama and Patrick, a Long Friendship and Political Bond
BY JULIE PACE, AP Washington Bureau Chief
WASHINGTON (AP) — One of former President Barack Obama’s close friends and political...
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FIFA supremo considers Costa Rica, Panama as Nigeria replacement
By Agencies
Costa Rica and Panama are both capable of filling in for unready Nigeria as co-hosts for next...
AFCON U23 semi finals: Ghana vs. Ivory Coast, Egypt vs. South Africa
Abdur Rahman Alfa Shaban
Egypt is hosting the Under-23 African Cup of Nations, AFCON, months after it hosted the AFCON proper. The...
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Militants heading for Sahel region was arrested by Algeria army
ALGIERS (Reuters) - Algeria’s army has arrested eight people planning to join Islamist militants in the neighboring Sahel region, the defense ministry...
Militants heading for Sahel region was arrested by Algeria army
ALGIERS (Reuters) - Algeria’s army has arrested eight people planning to join Islamist militants in the neighboring Sahel region, the defense ministry said on Wednesday.
The eight were arrested...
Burna Boy concert cancelled in South Africa
Two concerts in South Africa expected to feature Nigerian star Burna Boy have been cancelled following "increasing threats of violence", a statement from the organisers says.
He had been...
South Africa investigates possible IP theft from defense firm Denel
by Joe Bavier and Emma Rumney
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa is investigating the alleged misappropriation of intellectual property rights belonging to state defense firm Denel, the...
EAC heads summit postponed over lack of quorum
The East African heads of state summit scheduled for 30 November has been postponed due to the lack of a quorum.
The official correspondence from the Rwandan Minister of...
Zimbabwe coach Joey Antipas steps down
By Agencies
Zimbabwe caretaker coach Joey Antipas has reportedly resigned less than 24 hours after guiding the Warriors to a 2-1 away victory over Zambia in a 2021 Africa...
Ghana turns to Boeing in bid to relaunch airline, Air Senegal buys 8 Airbuses
BY REUTERS
The Republic of Ghana and Boeing signed a provisional order for three 787-9 Dreamliners on Tuesday at the Dubai Airshow.
Ghana intends to launch...
Court postpones hearing for eighth time for Tanzanian journalist
by Nuzulack Dausen
DAR ES SALAAM (Reuters) - A Tanzanian court on Wednesday postponed the hearing for the eighth time of a prominent Tanzanian journalist arrested...
Unions up ante at South African Airways as finances approach crunch
by Emma Rumney
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Unions are escalating a crippling strike at South African Airways (SAA) after talks broke down, leaving the state-run carrier...
FIFA supremo considers Costa Rica, Panama as Nigeria replacement
By Agencies
Costa Rica and Panama are both capable of filling in for unready Nigeria as co-hosts for next year’s Fifa U20 Women’s World Cup, according to Fifa president...
2021 Afcon qualifiers: Ethiopia shock Ivory Coast as Madagascar win big
Ethiopia under the guidance of local coach Abraham Mebratu, caused an upset in 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying with a 2-1 win over visiting Ivory Coast.
That loss...
Sidama referendum holds as Ethiopia awaits 10th regional state
BY REUTERS
Polls opened on Wednesday for Ethiopia’s Sidama people to vote on self-determination in a referendum closely watched by other ethnic groups also seeking more autonomy since reforms...
Zimbabwe, the land where cash barons thrive-Letter from Africa
In our series of letters from African writers, journalist-turned-barrister Brian Hungwe says the need for cash has not been eased by the release of new Zimbabwean dollar notes over the last week.
Noise pollution:Lagos governor shuts down places of worship
by:William Niba
In Nigeria, the Governor of Lagos Babajide Sanwo-Olu has begun a controversial crackdown on noisy churches and mosques, following scores of petitions to the environmental protection authority from...
Southern Somalia-U.S. drone strike kills top Al-Shabaab official
by AP
A Somali intelligence official says a U.S. drone strike has killed a senior officer with the al-Shabab extremist group.
The official says the unidentified...
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Militants heading for Sahel region was arrested by Algeria army
ALGIERS (Reuters) - Algeria’s army has arrested eight people planning to join Islamist militants in the neighboring Sahel region, the defense ministry...