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Travelling across Africa or flying internationally could involve additional health checks as authorities respond to a growing Ebola outbreak that has now reached multiple countries. Nigeria confirmed an Ebola case in Abu…
An online exchange between Kenyans and South Africans has once again turned into a lively contest of memes, jokes and national pride, with users on X bringing their sharpest humour to the timeline. The latest clash, popu…
CAPE COAST, Ghana — Ghana is using its tourism industry to create jobs, attract investment and support its 24-hour economy agenda through the sixth Inter-Tourism Expo Accra (iNTTA), which opened in Cape Coast on October…
In August 2026, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) warned that drier-than-normal conditions could affect parts of Benue State during the August–October period. For farmers who depend on seasonal rainfall, such a…
December in Ghana 2026: Tourism Minister Demands Jobs and Economic Benefits Beyond Entertainment Ghana’s tourism industry is being challenged to turn its popular December festivities into meaningful economic opportunitie…
Moonshot 2026 Returns to Lagos Next Week Lagos is getting ready to host Moonshot 2026 on October 28 and 29. The event will bring together people from different parts of Africa to talk about technology, business and new o…
Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi popularly known as Tems has achieved another major milestone in her music career, giving African music lovers a reason to celebrate. Her song What You Need has set a new record as the lo…
Background Anele Tembe, 22, died after falling from the 10th floor of the Pepperclub Hotel in Cape Town, in the early hours of the morning of 11 April 2021. At the time, she was engaged to the late rapper Kiernan AKA For…
A wedding involving two sets of identical twins has attracted attention in Nigeria after twin sisters from Akwa Ibom State married twin brothers from Abia State in a joint celebration. The brides, Roselyn and Joycelyn Be…
Nigeria’s cash outside banks increased again in September, showing that physical money remains an important part of everyday financial life despite the growing popularity of digital payments. According to the latest Cent…
A terrifying experience during the live broadcast. Media personality Morayo Afolabi-Brown has recounted how she and her colleagues narrowly escaped death when hoodlums attacked and set fire to the old Television Continen…
Nigerian broadcaster Morayo Afolabi-Brown has revisited one of the most frightening moments of her career, recounting how she and her colleagues were trapped inside the Television Continental (TVC) building when it was a…
Athletics SA Faces Pressure to Change Athletics South Africa is under pressure to fix its leadership and financial problems. World Athletics has given the organisation six months to make important changes or risk being s…
MobileMoney Fintech Limited (MMFL) has signed a new partnership with the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) to expand digital financial ser…
If you are new to African club football, the CAF Champions League qualifiers can be confusing. Why did Rangers International celebrate a 2-0 win but not qualify yet? Why is a 0-0 draw sometimes good? This CAF qualifiers…
Nigeria is preparing to attract attention from across Africa as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) highlights important activities scheduled for November and December 2026. The planned events include a CAF meeti…
CAF’s Next Football Dates Matter to Fans African football fans have new dates to look forward to after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) approved its competitions calendar for 2026 to 2030. The decision gives c…
The choices you make today can shape the life you live tomorrow. Here are eight common regrets worth learning from before time passes you by. Many people spend their younger years believing there will always be another o…
