Largest Diamond in Over a Century Discovered in Botswana.
Botswana has announced the discovery of the largest diamond ever found in the country and the second-largest in the world. The remarkable 2,492-carat stone was unveiled at a ceremony on…
Africa’s Longest-Serving President to Run for Re-Election at 93
Cameroon's President Paul Biya, currently 91 and Africa's longest-serving leader, plans to run for the presidency again in 2026. If he wins, he will begin his eighth term at the…
Bawumia Urge Ghanaians to Choose a ‘Brand New, Tear Rubber’ President in Upcoming Elections
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, has called on Ghanaians to elect a “brand new, tear rubber President” with innovative ideas to tackle the country’s challenges by…
Chidimma Adetshina’s South African Citizenship to be Revoked
South African-born Nigerian model Chidimma Onwe Adetshina continues to be a topic of discussion weeks after her disqualification from the Miss South Africa beauty pageant. Chidimma’s removal was primarily due…
Peter Obi: Nigerians Deserve Clarity on Both New and Old Presidential Jets.
Peter Obi, the Labour Party's presidential candidate for the 2024 election, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration to provide clarity on the acquisition of a new presidential jet and…
Bobrisky Causes a Stir with Mermaid Costume.
Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye Olanrewaju, popularly known as Bobrisky, has grabbed headlines once again with a new video featuring him in a mermaid costume. This buzz follows Bobrisky's recent celebration…
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…
