The Kingdom of Eswatini has denied reports that it has granted citizenship to people from southern Africa to fill the country’s shortage of men. Below is a fake viral letter…
Sierra Leone: Idris Elba to change stereotypes about Africa with smart city
Film star Idris Elba, who is leading a smart city initiative in Sierra Leone, says he took on the project to change stereotypes about Africa. Mr Elba is building an…
Nigeria: Authorities warn schools in 14 states at risk of kidnappings
The Nigerian government has identified schools in at least 14 states and the capital Abuja as vulnerable to attack following a new wave of mass kidnappings of students. Nigeria’s National…
Uganda: Sale of meat banned in Kampala
Uganda’s animal welfare authorities have reportedly banned the sale of meat in the capital, Kampala, to curb an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease affecting animals. “Movement of cattle, goats, sheep, pigs…
DR Congo: Authorities deny signing military agreement with Russia
The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has denied reports that it has signed a military cooperation agreement with Russia. “So far, there are no recently signed agreements…
South Africa: Tyla cancels world tour over ‘worsened’ injury
South African musician Tyra has cancelled her long-awaited debut world tour two weeks before the start due to injury. “For the past year I’ve been silently suffering with an injury…
Sudan: UN chief calls for Ramadan ceasefire
The UN Secretary-General called for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan. After nearly a year of fighting between Sudan’s military and paramilitary rapid support forces, President Antonio Guterres has ordered warring…
Senegal: Central Election Commission ready for 24th March polls
Senegal’s Central Election Commission said there was no need for alarm regarding preparations to hold presidential elections on March 24. There is a jubilant mood in Senegal as the government…
Ghana: Tributes pour in for the late deputy finance minister John Kumah
Tributes have been paid to Ghana’s Deputy Finance Minister John Kuma, who died of an undisclosed illness on Thursday. He was 45 years old. Kuma died while being escorted by…
Nigeria: Binance begins to cut off Naira transactions
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency company, has begun suspending all transactions involving Nigeria’s local currency amid an ongoing dispute with authorities. The Nigerian government accused the company of manipulating exchange…