Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov denounced the attitude of Volodymyr Zelensky’s allies including the United States and the West, during his trip in South Africa on Monday. “Russia does not refuse negotiations with Ukraine,” said Sergei Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister, on Monday during a trip to Pretoria, South Africa. Almost …
Read More »Rwanda: former Minister of Youth and Culture in prison for corruption
A high court in Rwanda has sentenced former youth and culture minister, Edouard Bamporiki to five years in prison over corruption charges, extending a previous sentence by a year. The original sentence, which came last year, against Edouard Bamporiki was a rare case of a top official convicted over corruption …
Read More »A 67-year-old man arrested for drug trafficking
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a blind 67-year-old man and a leper for drug trafficking in Sokoto village, Owena Ijesa, Atakumosa East LGA, Nigeria. The old man was caught with 234 kilogrammes of cannabis, said the Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA “In Osun State, NDLEA officers took …
Read More »What is going on between Aya Nakamura and Mbappé?
Kylian Mbappé is among the most coveted single men in France right now and it turns out that the Malian-born singer Aya Nakamura is also single for a while since the separation with her ex, Vladimir. The singer and interpreter of Djadja posted a suspicious photo on her Instagram account. …
Read More »“Church is for worship not gyrating” – Zambia Catholic bishop
A Catholic bishop in northern Zambia has urged his congregants to avoid “gyrating” too much during mass because such dancing may encourage other people to sin. Ndola Bishop Benjamin Phiri says he is concerned about the manner in which some worshippers dance during Mass. He has called for regulation and …
Read More »“Pope’s visit to Congo seeks to heal still bleeding wounds”, envoy says
Pope Francis’s visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo will remind the world not to ignore decades-long conflicts that have beset the mineral-rich nation and wrecked the lives of millions, the Vatican’s envoy to Kinshasa said. Pope Francis is expected to visit Congo from Jan. 31 to Feb. 3, the …
Read More »MP forced to apologize after being filmed hands in his pockets
Seiji Kihara, a close friend of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has apologized after being filmed with his hands in his trouser pockets on January 13 during a trip to the United States, reports the Guardian. The attitude of the deputy had triggered strong criticism on Japanese social networks but …
Read More »Gunmen killed four people in Bauchi State
Gunmen have killed four people in Gambar Sabon Layi community in the Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Nigeria, according to reports. The hoodlums also kidnapped one person while leaving the community, information gathered. “The gunmen stormed the area and shot into the air to scare people away …
Read More »Ugandan police arrest 20 Arsenal fans for ‘Premier League’ trophy parade
Police in Ugandan city of Jinja have detained at least 20 supporters of English Premier League football side, Arsenal, over a trophy parade on the city’s streets following the club’s 3-2 defeat inflicted on rivals, Manchester United on Sunday, Dailymonitor reported. The arrests come after Arsenal fans were jubilant in …
Read More »Russian foreign minister expected in South Africa for talks
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is expected in South Africa for the first time since the invasion of Ukraine 11 months ago, for talks, local media reported. While Russia is being shunned by the West, it has historic ties with Pretoria as well as close business links through the Brics …
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