Ethiopia: Orthodox Christians shop at markets and celebrate christmas/in /by
"I am happy all the Christians are here and it is very beautiful to be part of this Christian community. I hope all the young people come here and celebrate with us." Kibir Girma, 23-year-old woman
Libya: Derna flooding disaster could have been avoided, experts conclude/in /by
Massive flooding devastated much of the northeastern Libyan city on September 10 and 11, 2023 leaving 4,540 people dead, according to the latest count.
Ethiopia: Tigist Ketema wins Dubai Marathon in fastest debut ever/in /by
Ketema was the African Under-20 Championships winner at 800 metres before she moved to marathon.
Nigeria: Nigeria Ranks 22nd Country With Cheapest Petrol – Report/in /by
[Vanguard] A report has disclosed that Nigeria is the 22nd country with the cheapest petrol price across the globe, adding that the majority of nations paying over 100 times more for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).
Dangote group cooperating with financial crimes agency, says no accusations of wrongdoing/in /by
The EFCC is repotedly investigating the possible misuse of foreign exchange from the central bank. The former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria who was appointed in 2014 was removed from office last June and incarcerated. As of now, no accusations of wrongdoing had been made against the group
As war in Gaza enters 3rd month, EU top diplomat urges to make “two-state solution a reality”/in /by
3 months of Israeli military intervention have decimated families, wiped out cities and left thousands wounded and bereaved. The EU foreign policy chief said Saturday in Lebanon that he aims to jumpstart a European-Arab initiative to revive a peace process that would result in a two-solution.
DRC: Electoral commission cancels votes cast for 82 candidates citing illegal activities/in /by
The head of the CENI said, Friday (Jan.05), that the candidates in legislative and local council elections were involved in illegal activities which include fraud, illegal possession of voting material and intimidation.
Nigeria: Oil Theft – Govt Strengthens Collaboration With Traditional Rulers/in /by
[Premium Times] The minister stressed the imperative of collective efforts in curbing pipeline vandalization and oil theft.
Egypt: President El-Sisi joins Coptic Orthodox Christians at Christmas Eve mass/in /by
It was feast day for the country's largest religious minority, the Coptic Orthodox Christians. They celebrate Christmas on January 7.
Egypt: President El-Sissi joins Coptic Orthodox Christians at Christmas Eve mass/in /by
It was feast day for the country's largest religious minority, the Coptic Orthodox Christians. They celebrate Christmas on January 7.