International
Odion Ighalo estranged wife Adesuwa Sonia fires back on social media
Adesuwa Sonia unleashed a social media storm against Odion Ighalo, hinting at a troubled marriage and past controversies.
Local
2023 Trace Awards: Here’s the complete winners list
South African artists such as K.O, Musa Keys, Blxckie, and Pabi Cooper are nominated at the 2023 Trace Awards.
News
Cairo International Film Festival postponed amid brewing tensions in Israel-Hamas war
The Cairo Film Festival has been indefinitely postponed due to the intensifying Israel-Hamas conflict.
News
Mauritius is the latest nation to decriminalise same-sex relations in a divided continent
The Mauritian Supreme Court found that section 250 of the 1838 Mauritius Criminal Code, which criminalises anal sex between two consenting adult men, violates the 1968 Mauritius constitution.
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African states urged to lobby International Criminal Court on Gaza
Southern African Litigation Centre says reports of war crimes must be probed
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Lagos Flash Floods: Torrential Weather Expected to Continue Into the Week
The Lagos flash floods resulted in blocked roads, leaving hundreds of motorists and passengers stranded.
News
Libya dam collapse: engineering expert raises questions about management
In Libya’s case, bad management appears to have been the cause of the dam’s collapse.
News
Morocco’s earthquake wasn’t unexpected – building codes must plan for them
Seismic activity and its phenomena, like earthquakes, are not unusual in Morocco.
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Loadshedding in Nigeria? – Crisis Hits As Electricity Grid Collapses
Nigeria, despite being a major oil and gas producer, frequently grapples with erratic power supplies.
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Gabon coup: Bongo’s rule ended by failed promises and shifting alliances
The Bongo family’s 56 year hold on power in Gabon was abruptly brought to an end with a military coup on 30 August.
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Watch: Gabon president Ali Bongo Ondimba releases statement after military coup [video]
President Bongo, who has been in power since 2009 and hails from a family that has ruled Gabon for over five decades, found himself under house arrest as the military takeover unfolded.
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Gabon coup: Military group seizes power, closes borders and here’s how the Gabonese reacted [video]
One of the significant measures taken by the military group is the indefinite closure of Gabon's borders, as confirmed in a statement broadcast on the state-run Gabon24.
News
West Africa threatens sanctions against Niger amid France tensions
West Africa leaders called for the restoration of constitutional order in Niger and demanded the reinstatement of President Mohammed Bazoum.
Sports
Tobi Amusan anti-doping charges: Here’s why hurdles champion was suspended
Nigerian hurdles champion Tobi Amusan could miss the World Athletics Championships after she was charged with three counts of anti-doping.
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Zim dancehall star, Platinum Prince, reportedly arrested in botched diesel heist
Zimbabwean dancehall artist Platinum Prince was allegedly clobbered and arrested for allegedly atempting to hijack a diesel tanker.
Viral News
Chaos erupts after Ghana MP calls for ban on sodomy and ‘rimming’ [video]
Ghana MP Ursula Owusu-Ekuful ruptured the internet with her scathing call for a ban on sodomy and rimming during an anti-gay bill debate.
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Travel
Here are 12 important things to know before you visit Madagascar
Whether you're exploring the diverse national parks, discovering hidden gems in the SAVA region, or simply taking in the breathtaking landscapes, Madagascar promises an unforgettable journey for South African travellers seeking new horizons and a deeper connection with nature and culture.
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Davido reportedly gets two women pregnant less than a year after losing Adedeji
Two women, US-based Anita Brown and French Ivanna Bay, came forward with receipts to claims they are pregnant with Davido's babies.
Travel
Madagascar holidays: Here are 10 reasons why you must discover the SAVA region
Here are 10 compelling reasons why you should consider exploring the SAVA region during your Madagascar holiday:
Lifestyle
Africa Day: Five facts you didn’t know about the world’s youngest population
By 2050, 500 million Africans in sub-Saharan Africa will be under the aged of 25.
Crime
Kenya cult deaths: A new era in the battle against religious extremism
Fathima Azmiya Badurdeen, who has studied the drivers of religious extremism, particularly among violent extremist groups in the east African region, talks to The Conversation Africa’s Julius Maina about the cults and religious extremism challenges in Kenya where freedom of religion or belief is protected by the constitution.
Viral News
Who is Pastor Mackenzie? – Kenya cult leader jailed for mass suicide
While his followers starved to death, Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie ate normally, with his family nestled in a gated compound in Migingo.
Lifestyle
Nigeria’s Aliko Dangote tops Africa’s dollar-billionaires list in 2023
Nigeria's net worth was estimated at $13.5 billion (est. R56.3 billion), down by $400 million (est. R7.2 billion) from the previous year.
Technology
Starlink: SpaceX’s new internet service could be a gamechanger in Africa
Starlink is a satellite-based internet service. It is set to be rolled out elsewhere on the continent.
News
Ifeanyi Adeleke drowning: Two domestic workers arrested – Here’s what we know
The nanny and cook have been charged with child negligence in the drowning of Ifeanyi Adeleke.
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Davido remains mum amid speculation his son, Ifeanyi, has died
Reports claim Davido's son, Ifeanyi, passed away in a horrific drowning incident. Here's what we know.
Viral News
Watch: Vera Sidika takes fans into reverse BBL journey [video]
Vera Sidika opened up about the health scare that forced her to reverse her BBL surgery.
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Lifestyle
2022 COP27: South Africa to challenge ‘developed’ world to adopt climate change goals
'COP27 is thus a critical moment for all of us in Africa,' Forestry and Environment Minister Barbara Creecy said
Health
SA donates 2 million J&J vaccine doses to Liberia, Sierra Leone
The department said South Africa and Liberia enjoy strong bilateral relations.
News
Manifesto Festival: Here’s why Tems fans want their refund
Tems Canadian fanbase is boycotting Manifesto Festival for replacing the songstress with Davido.
