West Africa

Daylight Africa prepares for 2nd annual week-long celebration to boost tourism, investment across continent

In a bid to foster tourism and investment opportunities throughout the African continent, Daylight Africa, the pioneering continentwide tourism platform, is gearing up to mark its second annual event, Daylight Africa Week. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Sheikh Musa Drammeh, the visionary founder of Daylight Africa, on Thursday August 31, 2023. According […]

West Africa

Soldiers seize power in Gabon, suspending democratic rule amidst escalating crisis of coups in Africa

In a shocking turn of events, soldiers in Gabon have seized power, suspending democratic rule and sparking fears of an escalating crisis of coups in Africa. The unfolding drama has sent shockwaves through the country and beyond, as army officers took to the national television to announce their takeover. The soldiers, in a televised address […]

Sportstainment

Francis Ngannou defiantly responds to doubters ahead of Tyson Fury showdown, vowing to overcome odds

In a candid and impassioned statement, Francis Ngannou, the reigning MMA champion, has fired back at those who doubt his abilities ahead of his highly anticipated showdown against boxing heavyweight Tyson Fury. Speaking with fervor and determination, Ngannou reflected on his journey and resolutely stated his commitment to proving his critics wrong. In a recent […]

West Africa

International reactions to Zimbabwe’s controversial election results

International leaders have sent congratulatory messages to President Emmerson Mnangagwa, despite the opposition’s claims of a “sham” election. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, China, and Russia were among the first to extend their best wishes to Mnangagwa. South Africa’s President Ramaphosa took to Twitter to congratulate Mnangagwa on securing his second five-year term. In a […]

West Africa

Dozens detained following gay wedding in Nigeria

Nigerian authorities apprehended over 60 individuals following a same-sex wedding ceremony. This mass detention underscores the prevailing intolerance towards homosexuality in the West African nation. The incident occurred in Ekpan town, located in the southern Delta state, where police took action against the “gay suspects” during the early hours of Monday. As per Bright Edafe, […]

Sportstainment

Tottenham’s unbeaten streak shattered as Fulham triumphs 5-3 on penalties in league cup clash

In a dramatic turn of events, Ange Postecoglou, the newly appointed Tottenham Hotspur manager, faced his first taste of defeat as his team fell to Fulham in a gripping League Cup second-round encounter that ended in a nail-biting penalty shootout. The match, which took place on Tuesday, saw Fulham emerge victorious with a 5-3 penalty […]

West Africa

Banjul Mayor launches youth volunteerism project at Arch 22

In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering the youth of Banjul, Rohey Malick Lowe, the Mayor of Banjul, unveiled her highly anticipated youth volunteerism project at the iconic Arch 22. The project, poised to revolutionize opportunities for young people, has garnered international support from esteemed organizations, including the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation. In […]

World

WhatsApp introduces innovative feature allowing creation of unnamed groups

In a notable development, the widely-used instant messaging platform, WhatsApp, has announced a significant enhancement that grants users the ability to establish groups within the application without the requirement of assigning them conventional names. The announcement was made by none other than Mark Zuckerberg, the Chief Executive Officer of Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp. […]

Sportstainment

Alozie refutes private meeting with Lauren James after stomping incident

In the aftermath of a controversial stomping incident that occurred during Nigeria’s encounter with the Lionesses in the FIFA Women’s World Cup round of 16, Super Falcons’ player Michelle Alozie has firmly denied engaging in a private dialogue with English forward Lauren James. Speculation had circulated that a private exchange took place between the two […]

West Africa

MURIC calls for transparency from Senate regarding El-Rufai’s security report

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), an Islamic human rights organization, has urged the Nigerian Senate to disclose the specific security concerns outlined in the report that led to the rejection of Mallam Nasir El-Rufai’s ministerial nomination. The former governor of Kaduna State faced denial of clearance by the Senate on August 5, 2023, based on […]

West Africa

Subsidy: Zulum gives 12,200 households palliatives at Muna, Ngwom communities

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Monday, distributed food palliative to 12,200 vulnerable households living in Muna, Custom and Ngwom communities. At least 73,200 persons will benefit as each of the 12,200 households is made up of six persons. The palliative distribution was to ease the hardship from the removal of the fuel subsidy. […]

West Africa

Gambia takes fiscal measures, suspends foreign trips

Gambian President Adama Barrow has taken a significant fiscal measure by instituting a suspension of foreign travel for officials, including himself, in a bid to curb public expenditure. The decision was communicated on Saturday through a statement made by a government spokesperson. In a demonstrative act of financial prudence, President Barrow executed an executive order […]

Central Africa

Tragic Loss of Life in Tigray: 1,400 perish from starvation amidst alarming food aid theft

In a heart-wrenching turn of events, the northern region of Tigray in Ethiopia has witnessed a devastating loss of human life as approximately 1,400 individuals succumbed to starvation. This dire situation stems from the suspension of vital food aid due to rampant theft within the area, a senior official has confirmed. The distressing scenario unfolded […]