Angelique Kidjo dedicates Grammy award to Burna Boy
Nigerian Afrobeat star, Burna Boy has lost the 2020 Grammy award for Best World Music Album to legendary musician Angelique Kidjo, who wins the award for the fourth time, with...
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ECOWAS parliament supports adoption of ECO
by Saa
The ECOWAS Parliament says it will support the adoption of a single currency for the West Africa block. The Secretary General of the Parliament, John...
Violence in SA as anti-foreigner shut down is ongoing
by Saa
MEMBERS OF ADVOCATE FOR PEOPLES’ RIGHTS AND JUSTICE ON PEACEFUL PROTEST OVER THE ONGOING XENOPHOBIC ATTACKS TO NIGERIANS IN SOUTH AFRICA IN ABUJA ON MONDAY...
Prosecutors indict Africa’s richest woman
by Tony
Africa’s richest woman has been formally accused of embezzlement by prosecutors in Angola. The country’s attorney-general told reporters on Wednesday evening that the allegations related...
Rocket-fire forces closure of Tripoli airport
by Tony
The only functioning airport in Libya’s capital Tripoli was shut down as rockets were fired toward it on Wednesday. A statement by the airport’s management...
Over 1 000 migrants forced back to Libya – UN
by Saa
Heavy clashes have spurred a growing exodus of migrants from Libya, but nearly 1 000 intercepted at sea have been forced to return to the...
Turkey may attack Libya’s Haftar – Erdogan
by Tony
Turkish President Recepp Tayyip Erdogan has threatened to unleash his country’s military against Libyan warlord Khalifa Haftar if his forces continued attacks against the internationally-backed...
Niger sacks army chief after deadliest attacks in years
by Saa
Coffins being honoured during a funeral ceremony on Nov. 20, 2019, in Gao, Mali. The number of attacks on military targets and civilians has increased...
Akon finalizes agreement for Akon City
by Tola
American-born Senegalese singer, Akon has finalized an agreement for the establishment of Akon City in his home country, Senegal. The 46-year-old singer made the announcement...