Nigeria’s President Buhari seen in London
Nigeria’s president has been pictured in London for the first time since he left his homeland almost 80 days ago. President Muhammadu Buhari, 74, came to the UK for treatment for an unspecified illness. On Sunday, he met governors from his party for lunch and was very...
Nigeria first lady Aisha Buhari warns off ‘hyenas’ on Facebook
Nigeria’s first lady has warned the “hyenas and jackals” will be banished in a cryptic Facebook post apparently aimed at her husband’s officials. Aisha Buhari’s comments seem to be directed at powerful ruling party politicians, said the BBC’s Naziru Mikailu, in the...
Mugabe in Singapore for medical treatment
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe is in Singapore for medical treatment, in his third such visit this year, a newspaper reported on Sunday. Africa’s oldest ruler at 93, Mugabe was last in Singapore in May for what his spokesman George Charamba said then was treatment...
Sierra Leone top goalkeeper Alhaji Dauda Conteh dies
Sierra Leone is mourning the death of top goalkeeper Alhaji Dauda Conteh who has died from a short illness in hospital in Freetown aged 25. Conteh played for Guinean side Ashanti Golden Boys de Siguiri and had received several call-ups to Sierra Leone’s squad but was...
South Africa defender killed in tragic car accident
South African footballer Ntuthuko Radebe has died at the age of 23 following a car accident. Radebe, who last played his club football for Belgian side KAS Eupen, was involved in the crash near his home. KAS Eupen revealed the news in a statement on their website....
Randgold sets Massawa project for feasibility finalisation
The feasibility study on Randgold Resources’ Massawa gold project in Senegal is scheduled for completion by the middle of next year, when a final decision on its development will be made, chief executive Mark Bristow has said. Speaking at a media briefing to mark the...
Journalist Sacked For Calling Prez Zuma A ‘Zombie’
A popular South African radio presented has been fired by the Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), for calling President Jacob Zuma a "zombie" in a Facebook post, the privately owned News 24 site has reported. According to SABC spokesman, Kaizer Kganyago, he said OAP Ravi...
Ugandan Govt Bans Female Public Servants From Showing Cleavage
The Ugandan government through the Ministry of Public Service has banned public servants from dressing indecently to the office. In a circular tweeted by privately owned Observer newspaper, it says women are not allowed to show their cleavage nor wear dresses or...
Former Arsenal star Emmanuel Adebayor installed chief in native Togo
Former Arsenal and Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has been installed as a chief in his native country. The 33-year-old has been honoured in Kpalimé for his humanitarian activities in the Southwest Togo. Adebayor is a nationwide tour where he is offering...
Angolan capital ‘most expensive city’
Luanda, the capital of Angola, has regained top spot as the world’s most expensive city for expats, pushing Hong Kong back into second place. The claim is made in the 23rd annual cost-of-living survey carried out by the advisory firm Mercer. Tokyo, Zurich and...
South African girl in court for killing alleged rapist
A 17-year-old girl, who handed herself in to South African police, is expected to appear in court, accused of killing a man who allegedly tried to rape her. “She was on her way to a local tavern when she was allegedly attacked by the deceased and fought back,” police...
Mozambique police warn bald men after ritual attack
Bald men in Mozambique could be targets of ritual attacks, police have warned, after the recent killing of five men for their body parts. Two suspects have been arrested in the central district of Milange, where the killings occurred. “The belief is that the head of a...
South Africa falls into recession
South Africa has fallen into recession for the first time in eight years after economic growth shrank by 0.7% between January and March. The downturn, due to weak manufacturing and trade, follows a 0.3% fall in GDP in the final quarter last year. It is the first time...
31 Chinese detained in Zambia for illegal mining
Zambia has detained 31 Chinese nationals for illegal mining in the African country's copper belt but has failed to provide strong proof of their crimes, a senior Chinese diplomat said as he lodged a complaint. The Chinese Foreign Ministry's director-general for...
Ghanaians have died of thirst after their truck broke down in the Sahara Desert
Some Ghanaians have died of thirst after their truck broke down in the Sahara Desert in northern Niger, the Red Cross has told the BBC. The six survivors, all women, walked to a remote village and are being looked after in Dirkou, Niger, Red Cross official Lawal Taher...
Faure Gnassingbè is new ECOWAS chair
Togo President, Faure Gnassingbè has been elected the new chair of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). President Gnassingbè takes over from Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. The Togolese leader became the new ECOWAS President on Sunday, 4...
Lone Chibok Girl Escapes
A schoolgirl who was abducted by Nigeria's militant Islamists in 2014 has escaped from captivity, a presidential aide has told the BBC. The girl was found by government troops while she was escaping, Femi Adesina said, without giving details. She was among 276 girls...
Ebola Scare: Nigeria Intensifies Screening of Inbound Passengers at International Airports
The Federal Government has ordered health workers to intensify screening of passengers coming into the country as part of deliberate efforts to check possible spread of Ebola virus. The deadly virus resurfaced in DR Congo a couple of days ago. The Minister of Health,...
Akufo-Addo, Zuma to talk on missing Ghanaian
President Nana Akufo-Addo is billed to speak to the President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma, concerning the disappearance of a Ghanaian UNICEF diplomat, Charlotte Nana Yaa Nikoi, who has been missing since 21 March while walking on Table Mountain in Cape Town on Human...
Nyantakyi’s CAF appointment is a plus for Ghana- Jawula
Former GFA Chairman Alhaji MND Jawula is confident Ghana will benefit hugely from the appointment of Nyantakyi as CAF’s first vice president. Nyantyakyi’s appointment was approved by the CAF Executive committee on Monday during its first meeting under new president...