Ugandan security forces have arrested at least 60 people including a prominent TV presenter during a banned anti-corruption protests in the capital, Kampala. Lawyers said around 60 people were hurriedly brought before courts and remanded in custody following a march on the country’s parliament on Tuesday. Famous television and radio …
Read More »China makes a major discovery on the Moon
A study published in a scientific journal has revealed that lunar soil samples brought back by China’s Chang’e-5 space mission in 2020 contain traces of water. This statement testifies to the scientific importance of China’s space ambitions, which aim to send a manned mission to the Moon by 2030. According …
Read More »Over 20 killed in attack on central Mali village
Gunmen have killed 26 people in an attack on a village in central Mali’s insurgent-hit Mopti region on Sunday, a local official said on Monday. The attack targeted a village in the Circle of Bankass, one of several areas in Mali’s north and centre where jihadist groups linked to al …
Read More »Fally Ipupa makes a big revelation
Important news for fans of Congolese celebrity Fally Ipupa, who has revealed the date of his next track since the release of his album formule 7. Indeed, since the release of his album “Formule 7” and a few videos revealed, Fally Ipupa hasn’t announced a project for several months. The …
Read More »“The DRC has a father and a mother”, Marcelo Tunasi
Congolese pastor Marcello Tunasi expressed his gratitude to those who showed him affection, notably the presidential couple after the tragic death of his wife. After 40 days of mourning following the death of his wife, the man of God, in a message shared on his Facebook page on Monday, July …
Read More »Death toll from Ethiopian landslides rises to 157
The death toll from two landslides in southern Ethiopia has risen sharply to 157 and the number could increase further, Reuters reported, citing a government official. A landslide buried people in Gofa zone in Southern Ethiopia regional state, then a second one engulfed others who had gathered to help on …
Read More »Man kills friend over apple
A 23-year-old man has been brought before a magistrates’ court for murder during a fight over an apple in Chegutu, Zimbabwe. “The altercation began over an apple the suspect forcibly took from the victim, which had been given to him by a relative,” according to reports. The victim wanted the …
Read More »Top movies about Africa
Africa, with its cultural and historical diversity, provides a captivating backdrop for many outstanding films. Here’s a list of must-see films that explore this fascinating continent. Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002) A humorous adventure in ancient Egypt, where Asterix and Obelix help Cleopatra build a palace for Caesar in …
Read More »Tanzanian president Samia Suluhu Hassan sacks two ministers
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has fired two senior members of government including the foreign minister in a mini-cabinet reshuffle, her office said. The changes came as Hassan seeks to regain trust from foreign powers over a programme of economic and political reforms, including easing restrictions on opposition parties and …
Read More »Five dead in Croatian nursing home
At least five people were killed in a shooting at a retirement home in the town of Daruvar, east of Zagreb, Croatia, according to Croatian media. An unidentified gunman entered a nursing home in Daruvar some 130 kilometres east of Zagreb and opened fire. The suspected gunman, who had initially …
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