UN warns of the risk of increased ethnic violence in Sudan/in /by
The UN urged the international community to work towards an immediate ceasefire in Sudan to avert a massive loss of life.
Zuma’s MK party gears up to lead South Africa’s opposition alliance/in /by
The former South African President Jacob Zuma's party the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) is gearing up to join an alliance of several opposition parties in what can be seen as a new force in a push to counter the ruling African National Congress and its newly formed alliance in parliament.
Explosions at a military ammunition depot in Chad’s capital kill 9/in /by
"Peace to the souls of the victims, sincere condolences to the bereaved families and quick recovery to the injured," Deby said on Facebook
Strict EU asylum rules push people across Channel/in /by
Europe’s increasingly strict asylum rules, growing xenophobia, and the hostile treatment of migrants is pushing them north toward the United Kingdom.
Ramaphosa sworn in for a second mandate as president of South Africa/in /by
Ramaphosa won accordingly in Parliament against a surprise candidate who was also nominated — Julius Malema of the far-left Economic Freedom Fighters. Ramaphosa received 283 votes to Malema's 44 in the 400-member house.
Sudan accuses UAE of fueling war with weapons to paramilitary rivals/in /by
The clash came during a U.N. Security Council meeting at which Assistant Secretary-General Martha Pobee warned that atrocities are being committed along ethnic lines in Sudan's western Darfur region.
Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ makes Afrobeats history in the US/in /by
Originally released as part of Rema's debut album 'Raves & Roses' in March 2022, 'Calm Down' gained further popularity with a remix featuring Selena Gomez.
American baseball legend Willie Mays dies at 93/in /by
The tributes are pouring following the announcement of the passing of baseball legend Willie Mays on Tuesday. He was 93.
Mbappé joins soccer stars wearing protective masks/in /by
The France superstar broke his nose in his team's opening game of Euro 2024, a 1-0 win over Austria on Monday, and is likely to be fitted with a carbon-fiber mask if he is to play again in the tournament.
Nigeria: Oil Block Licencing – NUPRC Extends Deadline for Pre-Qualification Registration/in /by
[Premium Times] The NUPRC says the registration and submission of pre-qualification documents, initially scheduled to close on 25 June, has been extended.