Africa & World
Kenya: 10,000 Police, $1.2 M Raised Ahead of Pope’s Visit
Kenya said on Sunday it may deploy as many as 10,000 police officers to boost security during a visit by Pope Francis...
“Horrendous” Levels of Corruption in Kenya – Sex Toys Listed as Public Assets
Nicholas Gumbo, A leading parliamentarian in Kenyan tasked the Kanyan Government to take a strong stance on the...
Sierra Leone to Be Declared Free of Ebola
The Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone is expected to be declared over as a crucial milestone is reached. It is due to be...
28-Year-Old Man Arrested after Cheating His Way to Second in Kenya Marathon
A 28-year-old man was arrested and is facing fraud charges for cheating his way into second place at Kenya's Nairobi...
Kenya’s Mary Keitany Wins 2nd Straight NYC Marathon
Mary Keitany has won her second straight New York City Marathon to become the first woman to repeat since Paula...
Al-Shabab Attack Kills 15 in Mogadishu Hotel in Somalia
Al-Shabab militants have attacked a hotel in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, killing at least 15 people. The gunmen used...
University Official Suspended over Mugabe’s ‘Ill-Fitting Graduation Cap’
Ngaatendwe Takawira, Assistant registrar of the University of Zimbabwe official has been suspended for allegedly...
Russian Airliner Carrying 224 People Crashes in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula; Rescue Teams Report ‘Casualties’ at Scene
A Russian passenger plane carrying 224 passengers and crew operated by Russian airline Kogalymavia has crashed in a...
Six People Arrested for Selling Two-Week Old Baby for $90 in Nigeria
Six people have been arrested for their alleged involvement in selling a two-week old baby in south-eastern...
Nigerian Military Rescues 338 Captives from Boko Haram
Nigerian military have successfully rescued 338 captives mostly women and children, from Boko Haram camps in a forest...
British Airways Plane Crash-Lands in Johannesburg South Africa
A British Airways plane crash landed after its landing gear collapsed upon touching down in Johannesburg. The flight,...
First Post-War Voting Underway in Ivory Coast
Ivorians are voting in Sunday’s presidential elections with incumbent Alassane Ouattara fending off challenges from...
Mass Protests in South Africa Forces Government to Halts University Fee
President Zuma announces embargo on fee increases for the 2016 academic year, but protesters view it as a "hollow" win....
Germany Starts Paying Immigrants to Go Back Home
Unsuccessful asylum seekers in Germany are returning home voluntarily, but only because the government is paying them....
Ashesi Founder Patrick Awuah Wins $625,000 Award from the MacArthur Foundation
One of Ghana’s iconic figures in entrepreneurship Patrick Awuah has won a prestigious international award for his...
Towards a Harmonised African Tax System
In the past year, Africa has experienced stronger economic headwinds than in recent times. Economic expansion this year...
President and Prime Minister of Burkina Faso Taken Hostage By Presidential Guard
Soldiers fired warning shots to disperse hundreds of protesters outside Burkina Faso's presidential palace on Wednesday...
African Leaders Charged To the African Migrant Crisis
The African Union has been charged to make its position on the African migrant crisis known. The European Union has...
Photos from the Miss Nigeria USA 2015 Pageant
The Miss Nigeria USA 2015 pageant took place at the Alvin Ailey Theater, in New York City on May 24th. Nigerian rapper...