Africa

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has called for urgent action to address issues plaguing Rwandan football, including the presence of witchcraft, local media reported. During the televised “Ask the President” session with the Rwanda Broadcasting Agency (RBA) on Tuesday, Mr Kagame said some individuals, particularly coaches, were involved in unethical practices …

Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba says football players in Africa too often fall prey to fake agents peddling promises of fame and fortune, Reuters reported. Through his foundation, Drogba has teamed up with global soccer players union FIFPRO and the International Labour Organisation to raise awareness about the risks. “Please, …

A 25-year-old fetish priest has been jailed for defiling a six-year-old girl at Twifo Ampekro in the Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira District of the Central Region, Ghana. “There had been a change in the way my daughter walks and also the little girl cries anytime she is urinating,” according to …

Scientists in the United States says they have discovered that elephants eat a varied diet, with individuals choosing among hundreds of plants to suit their needs and appetites. In a study, researchers at Brown University analysed plant DNA found in elephant dung in Kenya. They discovered that an individual elephant’s …

Security operatives in Kakiri Wakiso District have arrested three suspected robbers in Bulabakulu village in Mende Sub County, Uganda. The three suspects have been terrorizing people in the area using machetes. They carried out the operations following the spate of killing and robbering in the area,” according to the spokesperson …

Senegalese President Macky Sal has renounced his bid for a third term under pressure from the opposition, which denounced his illegal candidacy. The Senegalese president has put an end to the suspense surrounding whether or not he will take part in the February 2024 presidential election. Macky Sall announced his …

A motor rider has been burnt to death in a fatal accident on the Haatso-Atomic road in the Greater Accra region, Ghana, according to reports. The incident is said to have occurred in a head-on collision with a Honda Accord vehicle. The rider was thrown and trapped under the vehicle …

A 41-year-old farmer has committed suicide at Tei Nkwanta near Koforidua in the Eastern Region, Ghana, according to reports. “The victim was found hanging on a rope after some family members broke into his room to search for him,” reports said. “He was struggling to pay Ghc600 debt, hence we …

South Africa’s Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has denied allegations that he may have been poisoned, saying in a video that he was in good health. It comes amid conflicting concerns after the Zulu traditional prime minister said over the weekend that the king was being treated in neighbouring Eswatini for …

The Senegalese head of state, Macky Sall, has announced that he will not run for a third term, even if the Constitution allows him to do so. In a speech on Monday, Senegalese President Macky Sall surprised everyone by announcing that he would not seek a third term. “My decision, …