‘Troops Mistakenly’ Kill Somali Minister
Somalia’s security forces have shot dead a 31-year-old government minister after mistaking him for a militant Islamist, officials have said. He was killed in his vehicle near the presidential...
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‘Troops Mistakenly’ Kills Somali Minister
Somalia's security forces have shot dead a 31-year-old government minister after mistaking him for a militant Islamist, officials have said. He was killed in his vehicle near the presidential palace...
EY Ranks Kenya Africa’s 2nd Best For Investments
Consultancy EY has named Kenya as the second most attractive investment destination in Africa after Morocco in 2017 despite last year’s poor performance, where FDI dropped by 57.9 per cent. EY’s...
Politics, Potholes and Price Drops
Kenya plans to export its first oil in June, but analysts say the test phase faces major challenges and appears motivated primarily by political considerations just months ahead of elections. British...
Gatlin and De Grasse Ready For Early Athletics Season Doha Clash
They finished second and third in last year's Olympics 100m final and on Friday Justin Gatlin and Andre De Grasse renew their rivalry in the Diamond League season-opener in Qatar. The sprint race is...
Kenya Government ‘hostile’ To Rights Activists
The government of Kenya is hostile towards human rights activists and organisations, according to a report issued Wednesday that warned of safety concerns ahead of the country's 8 August elections....
Kenyan Man Wins $2 Million With $2 Football Bet
A lucky Kenyan man, Samuel Abisai has won more than $2million (£1.5m) for correctly predicting 17 football matches in a competition run by betting company SportPesa. The payout is set to be one of...
Kenyan $2m Jackpot Winner Abisai Doubts He Will Bet Again
A Kenyan punter who won a $2m (£1.6m) jackpot after correctly predicting the outcome of 17 football matches doubts he will ever bet again. Samuel Abisai, 28, won the jackpot after placing about $2...
Prof Goski Shows the Way To Quality University Education In Ghana
In a colourful event organized by the University of Professional College to celebrate a first in Ghana’s academic journey, Professor Goski Alabi who was being honoured for becoming a full professor...
Lupita Nyongo Dazzles On Met Gala Red Carpet
Tweets about the annual Met gala in New York are dominating conversations on Twitter across the continent so far today. People are sharing photos of the celebrities turning up at New York's...
IMF Spring Meetings 2017
A clear theme running through the meetings was the need to protect the growth momentum The world’s economic leaders and stakeholders came together at the 2017 IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings...
KAIPTC Calls For President To Be Stripped of Absolute Powers To Appoint Police Chiefs
The Kofi Annan Peace Keeping Training Centre is making a strong case for a review of processes in appointing security chiefs in Ghana specifically in the police service. A research fellow with the...
Choirmaster Joins New Music Group In Australia
Former member of Praye music group, Eugene Baah, known in music circles as Choirmaster, has joined a new group called Africa Connection in Australia. “I have joined a fresh group called Africa...
Media Freedom In Africa ‘not Great’
Media watchdogs are voicing concern about curbs on press freedom. DW looks at the media in Africa where restrictions range from subtle forms of censorship to imprisonment for journalists just doing...
Gambian Now President of WAICA
Managing Director of Royal Insurance Company, Makaireh Badjan, has been installed as the president of the West African Insurance Companies Association (WAICA), succeeding Rotomi Fashola, a Nigerian....
Raila Odinga Chosen To Challenge President In Kenya Vote
Kenya’s veteran politician Raila Odinga has been confirmed as the main opposition coalition’s presidential candidate for August’s election. Mr Odinga, 72, is set to face incumbent President...
Kenya Opposition To Name Presidential Candidate
The main opposition alliance in Kenya is due to announce its candidate for the 8 August election at a huge rally in the capital, Nairobi. The National Super Alliance is expected to name ex-Prime...
Kenyatta Takes Swipe At Presidential Rival
Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta has dismissed the opposition National Super Alliance's (NSA) line-up for the 8 August election as "nothing more than a ploy to create jobs for its leading figures....
Race On For Kenya’s Presidency
With elections in Kenya only 102 days way, the main opposition alliance is running out of time to name its candidate. The National Super Alliance, or Nasa, has five men competing to be party leader,...
Awal Assures Kenyan Investors Ahead of Trade Expo
“The government of Ghana is committed to creating a conducive atmosphere for businesses to thrive, with the private sector as the driver of economic growth and development,” said Ghana’s...