The song Hama Tsimegneha is a big hit, but it also divides opinion in this predominantly Muslim country , as it evokes alcohol and debauchery in the Comoros. Hama Tsimegneha, which could be translated as “I seem to be taken by vice” or “Looks like I’ve been slumming it”, is …
Read More »Six-day strike against fuel price hikes in Chad
Chadian trade unions have called a six-day strike, starting this Tuesday February 20, 2024, in protest against rising fuel prices, according to reports. “Following the announcement of a 40% increase in the price of gasoline, now reaching 730 CFA francs per liter, and an 18% increase for diesel, to 828 …
Read More »15 people killed in a road accident in Mali
At least fifteen people were killed and forty-six injured in a traffic accident on the road linking Kessedougou and Ouan on national route number six, in the San region of central Mali. “A bus belonging to the DIARRA Transports company, travelling from Mopti to Bamako, collided with a ten (10) …
Read More »Pastor arrested for deflowering 9-year-old girl
A clergyman has been arrested for allegedly defiling a nine-year-old girl in Magboro, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of the state, Nigeria. “The clergyman lured the minor into his apartment at some point and had carnal knowledge of her,” according to reports. The state police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola confirmed the …
Read More »Ghana: robbers stab a man to death
Suspected armed robbers stabbed a man to death near the Goodness gas station at Ashaiman main station in Ghana’s Greater Accra region. “The victim was found lifeless with stab wounds and blood-soaked clothes,” according to reports. “The victim was holding a bag with money and a phone when he was approached …
Read More »Lupita Nyong’o, first black president of the Berlin Festival jury
The Mexican-Kenyan actress, Lupita Nyong’o, is the first black president of the Berlin Film Festival jury, which opens this Thursday evening February 15, 2024 in the German capital. Lupita Nyong’o follows in the footsteps of Spike Lee, who in 2021 will become the first black filmmaker to chair the Cannes …
Read More »The meaning of red, white and roses for Valentine’s Day
Red and white are the colors of the streets and in the stores, flowers, mainly red roses, abound on every February 14th every year. So what is the significance of these elements? The two colors associated with Valentine’s Day go back to the very origins of the holiday. Red refers …
Read More »Ouattara’s rewards for the Elephants
The African champions were received by President Alassane Ouattara for a more solemn tribute after they were crowned champions off the AFCON 2023 for the 3rd time in their history. “Excellency Mr. President of the Republic, after the defeat of January 22, we learned one thing. It was that we …
Read More »The Elephants’ victory in Ivory Coast
The celebrations continue in Ivory Coast after the Elephants beat Nigeria 2-1 on Sunday evening in the final of the 34th Africa Cup of Nations. The victory marks a political gain for Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara, whose government had been under pressure to get all facilities ready on time. The …
Read More »Woman stabs husband to death
A lady has killed her husband over a disagreement over sex in Nasarawa Village, Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State in Nigeria. “The couple went into an argument over sex before the lady picked up a kitchen knife and stabbed him in the neck,” according to reports. The suspect …
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