Nigeria’s Supreme Court has started reading out its ruling on whether or not to uphold the disputed election victory of President Bola Tinubu. His two main challengers, Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party and Peter Obi of the Labour Party, are seeking to overturn the February presidential election, alleging …
Read More »Man found hanging on tree near Volta River
A man has been found hanging on a tree near the Volta River at Kpong in the Eastern Region, Ghana, according to reports. “The deceased was unfamiliar to the people of the community and that there were suspicions of suicide,” according to the Assemblyman for Kpong Zongo Electoral Area, Gershon …
Read More »World Bank to lend South Africa $1 billion to tackle power crisis
The World Bank will lend South Africa $1 billion to help the country resolve its energy crisis as it battles the worst power cuts in its history. There have been power since 2007 but they have escalated in recent years, causing blackouts of up to 16 hours a day. According …
Read More »Kenyan member of parliament censured for wearing Palestine scarf
Kenyan member of parliament Farah Maalim was ordered to remove the traditional Palestinian headscarf he wore during parliamentary proceedings on Wednesday. The PM said he was wearing the scarf in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, amid the fighting between Israel and Hamas. He said Palestine “needs support of everybody in …
Read More »South Africa’s Mbonambi clear for World Cup final
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 …
Read More »Ghana: fire destroys 8-bedroom house
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,” …
Read More »The 10 universities in Africa with the best degrees
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 …
Read More »Nigerian doctor sentenced to life in prison for rape
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 …
Read More »French President to travel to Egypt to meet President al-Sissi
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 …
Read More »Nigeria: a man arrested for killing his wife
A man has killed his wife over a little misunderstanding in Korinya, Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. “The couple had a misunderstanding before the suspect committed the crime,” reports said. “The deceased cried for help as the husband was beating her and before people could get to …
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