Africa

South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi will start against New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday after a ruling there was “insufficient evidence” that he used a racist slur towards Tom Curry . But governing body World Rugby added that the England flanker had made the allegation in …

An eight-bedroom house has been completely destroyed after a fire incident at Tesano-Apenkwa near the Charleston Hotel in Accra, Ghana, according to reports. The cause is, however, not known. “Occupants managed to escape unhurt but lost all their belongings as the fire quickly spread to other parts of the building,” …

According to the UniRank 2023 ranking based on precise criteria such as accreditation by international educational bodies, quality academic programs and face-to-face courses, these ten universities in Africa offer an adequate training framework and internationally recognized degrees. University of Cape Town, South Africa University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa University …

A Nigerian court has sentenced doctor Olufemi Olaleye to life in prison for raping his wife’s teenage niece, the BBC reported. The prosecutor said Dr Olufemi Olaleye sexually assaulted the girl for more than a year until his wife found out and informed the police. The doctor had pleaded not …

French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to Cairo, the Egyptian capital, to meet President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi, after his visit to Jordan this Wednesday. Egypt, from where humanitarian aid passes to the Gaza Strip, is a key player in the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Its president, General al-Sissi, who …

Health authorities in Nigeria have announced the start of HPV (human papillomavirus infection) vaccination in a bid to combat cervical cancer in the country. HPV, a common virus usually spread through intimate sexual contact, can in a minority of cases lead to cervical cancer. In 2021, a major study found …

North Korea has announced plans to close its embassy in Uganda, ending half a century of diplomatic presence in one of its oldest African allies. The move was announced on Monday, after a meeting between Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and North Korean ambassador Jong Tong Hak. A statement from the …

South Africa’s sports minister has expressed support for rugby star Bongi Mbonambi, who was accused of using a racial slur towards England’s Tom Curry during the World Cup semi-final last Saturday. “Bongi Mbonambi is us. We support you Bongi, and the rest of the Springboks as you prepare for the …

An Adentan Circuit Court has sentenced a 31-year-old man to 20 years imprisonment with hard labour for defiling a one-year, seven-month-old baby in Ghana. “The victim went to play in the convict’s room and on her return, her diaper was soaked with blood,” reports said. The victim’s mother went to …

An ordained Kenyan Catholic priest took the unusual step of getting married and presided over the wedding ceremony in the Kiambu area, just north of the capital, Nairobi, Kenya. In the Catholic tradition, priests are supposed to commit to a life of celibacy but Reverend Father has now joined a …