State prosecutors from 11 East African countries have vowed to tighten their cross border cooperation and tackle money laundering crimes so as to combat wildlife crimes and other emerging transnational crimes. The commitments were made during the closing of the East Africa Association of Prosecutors’ (EAAP) technical committee meeting concluded last week in Nairobi. Signed […]
The report shows that of the 11 states that accounted for the new cases, Ondo, Edo, and Bauchi States topped the infection chart with 68 per cent. Nigeria has recorded 29 additional Lassa fever infections and six deaths across 11 states of the federation. The latest situation report released by the Nigeria Centre for Disease […]
Senator Abdullahi Adamu, who was affirmed on Saturday as the All Progressives Congress (APC) national chairman, has been sworn in. Adamu was inaugurated on Sunday at the Eagle Square, Abuja, venue of the party’s convention. He emerged after an affirmative vote by the party’s delegates from the 36 states of the federation and the Federal […]
Abuja — Many Nigerian citizens and security experts are raising concerns that the country may be overturn by terrorists after some 200 gunmen Saturday invaded an airport in Kaduna State and killed an official. The attack followed days of violent raids in the state with dozens of people killed. Saturday’s attack was the latest in […]
Geneva — The United Nations agency responsible for setting international standards for the treatment of workers and improving living standards throughout the world has elected an African to lead it for the first time. The governing body of the International Labour Organization, comprising representatives of government, workers and employers, elected Gilbert F. Houngbo from Togo […]
Bandit attacks using motorbikes have increased in northwestern Nigeria leading to the loss of lives and properties. The region has a long history of bandits raiding villages, conducting kidnappings and stealing cattle. AN increasing number of states in Nigeria’s northwest have imposed bans on the movement of motorcycles in an attempt to tackle a recent […]
The gifted player chose financial security over European fame by playing in the Gulf. It’s a route many Tunisian footballers take, with experts saying it is to the detriment of the national team. Youssef Msakni took Tunisians on a stroll down memory lane – and to the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) […]
With concerns growing over the proposed national dialogue in Eswatini as a response to ongoing violent protests, the international community must engage. Protests in the kingdom of Eswatini which first started back in May 2021 – and in which scores of citizens have died – have continued into 2022, creating increased domestic pressure to address […]
Ghana coach Otto Addo says Nigeria’s inability to score in Kumasi in the the first-leg of their 2022 World Cup playoff could be the decisive factor in the return leg on Tuesday. The former Black Stars winger said the Super Eagles will be forced to come out in search of goals in Abuja which could […]
After losing 0-1 against Tunisia at their home ground of the Stade du 26 mars de Bamako in the qualifying play-off for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, Mali are far from being eliminated, assured their players in separate media interviews. “We are disappointed with the result but it’s only the first leg,” said captain […]
As of March 27, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 11,358,704 while over 268,645,655 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Reported deaths in Africa reached 251,539 and 9,517,949 people have recovered. South Africa has the most reported cases of 3,712,263 and 99,965 people died. Other most-affected countries are Morocco ( […]
London — The switch-off of the analogue signal in Sub-Saharan Africa is often a brutal business that leaves behind many viewers unable to afford the new digital Set-Top-Boxes or TVs with integrated digital receivers. The South African Government is determined to switch off its analogue broadcasting at the end of March 2022. Russell Southwood talks […]
In December 2021, the month after the UN Climate Conference concluded in Glasgow, Al Jazeera featured Kumi Naidoo and Winona LaDuke in two inspiring conversations in London focused on the need and the potential for grassroots activists to step up when governments are failing to address the crisis. The seven days beginning with the anniversary […]
In December 2021, the month after the UN Climate Conference concluded in Glasgow, Al Jazeera featured Kumi Naidoo and Winona LaDuke in two inspiring conversations in London. Naidoo and LaDuke focused on the need and the potential for grassroots activists to step up when governments are failing to address the crisis. The seven days beginning […]
President Abdel Fattah El Sisi said that Egypt is committed to consolidating strategic cooperation with Rwanda, especially at the economic, commercial, security, and military levels. He also expressed Egypt’s interest in convening the Egyptian-Rwandan joint cooperation committee as soon as possible to further mutual coordination and consultations, and exchange views within the African Union (AU) […]
Johannesburg — It’s really just a case of wine-wine diplomacy. South African vineyards, buoyed by the trade row between Beijing and Canberra, have seen their exports to China more than double and are even producing wines specifically for the Chinese palate. After China slapped a 212% tariff on Australian wines following a diplomatic spat over […]
Marchers call for Minister of Home Affairs Aaron Motsoaledi to step down “We are frustrated and anxious. On the one side, the South African government has revoked the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP), on the other side there is this movement called Dudula. Our futures are really uncertain,” says Taurai Beans. Beans joined about 200 people […]
The Supreme Court has upheld the de-registration of 22 political parties by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The parties were among the 74 de-registered in 2020 by INEC following their poor performances in elections. Justice Ejembi Eko of the apex court voided and set aside a judgment of the Court of Appeal, Abuja division, […]