Gabon Caps Government Officials’ Holiday Leave to One Week Maximum.
Gabon’s interim president, Gen Oligui Nguema, who took power in a coup a year ago, has prohibited members of his transitional government from taking holidays abroad.He also introduced a new…
Rwandan President Suggests Taxes on Churches Collections.
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has indicated he may impose a tax on church collections in an effort to curb the exploitative practices of some evangelical leaders. In his first speech…
John Mahama Vows to Hold Offenders Accountable Over Keta Port Funds if Elected in 2024
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Flagbearer for the 2024 election, John Dramani Mahama, has vowed to hold individuals accountable for any misappropriation of funds related to the uncompleted Keta Port…
Africa Faces Surge in Mpox Cases as New Deadlier Strain Emerges, Prompts Global Health Emergency
Since the beginning of the year, Africa has reported a total of 18,737 suspected or confirmed mpox cases, including 1,200 cases in a single week, as announced by the African…
Senegalese Media Enforce News Blackout to Protest Repressive Measures
On August 13, 2024, the Senegalese media observed a news blackout to protest against repressive measures imposed by the new government. Responding to a call from the Conseil des diffuseurs…
Public Outcry Forces Kenyan City to Remove Athlete Statues
Authorities in Eldoret, Kenya, have taken down statues of three athletes after they were met with widespread ridicule and described as "embarrassing" and poorly executed. The statues, which were unveiled…
France Honors African Soldiers of World War II
France marked the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings on the French Riviera during World War II, a pivotal event to push back the Nazis, with ceremonies on Thursday that…
I Haven’t Appeared in Nollywood Films Due to Lack of Support from Nigerians – McBrown
Veteran actress and media personality Nana Ama McBrown has explained why she has not participated in Nigerian films and has no intention of doing so. McBrown, a prominent Ghanaian actress,…
Ghanaian Catholic Priest Apologizes for Singing Secular Music During Offertory.
Rev. Father Peter Kusi Twumasi, the Acting Rector of St. Stephen Rectorate in Bodomase, has issued a sincere apology for singing King Paluta’s song "Aseda" during a church service. A…
Miss SA Finalist Chidimma Adetshina to Compete in Miss Universe Nigeria
Chidimma Vanessa Onwe Adetshina, a model of Nigerian and Mozambican descent, has announced her participation in the Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 pageant. This decision comes after she withdrew from the…
