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Sean Paul: put an end to your fights

Jamaican music legend, Sean Paul, has called for a ceasefire between Stefflon Don and Jada Kingdom in their ongoing social media battle over Nigerian artist Burna Boy. The tension between the two started when Stefflon Don, who had recently reconciled with Burna

January 12, 2024

World

Update: Somalia says it’s working to rescue hostages from UN helicopter

Somalia’s government is working to rescue the passengers of a United Nations helicopter that was captured by al-Shabab fighters, a spokesperson said on Thursday, but military officers said it would be difficult to access the area where they were taken. The helicopter

January 11, 2024

Sports·World

Ghana, Nigeria & Senegal, Bring Traditional Flavour To AFCON

Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal national touched down in Cote d’Ivoire in their traditional clothes as teams arrive for AFCON droves. As 23 African nations, in conjunction with the hosts, gather for this football spectacle, the arrival of teams has already drawn

January 11, 2024

Tanzania·Uncategorized

Tanzania envisions to cut fuel imports by 28 per cent

Tanzania envisions to cut fuel imports by 28 per cent come 2050 following the increasing exploration and drilling of local natural gas. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy Dr Dotto Biteko revealed that on Wednesday, after witnessing the signing of the

January 11, 2024

World

M7 downplays removal of Uganda from US trade pact

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has said that external attempts to “pressure” his country are futile, more than a week after Uganda was expelled from a major US-Africa trade programme. The US first threatened to sanction Uganda and expel it from the African

January 11, 2024

World

🇳🇬 At least 20 feared dead in Nigeria boat accident, officials say

At least 20 people are feared dead in an accident involving two passenger boats travelling from Andoni to Bonny island in Nigeria’s coastal Rivers State, local officials said. Erastus Awortu, chairman of Andoni local government area, said the incident occurred on Tuesday

January 11, 2024

World

UN helicopter carrying ‘several’ foreigners captured by al Shabaab in Somalia

Al Shabaab militants captured a United Nations helicopter carrying two Somali men and several foreigners when it made an emergency landing in an area controlled by the Islamist group, a military official said. The aircraft encountered a defect shortly after taking off

January 11, 2024

Health·World

Uganda to destroy expired Covid vaccines worth $7m

More than 5.6 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines bought on loan by the Ugandan government have expired, an audit report has said. The vaccines are valued at 28.1bn Ugandan shillings ($7.3m) and were purchased using a World Bank loan. Authorities say the

January 10, 2024

World

I’m determined to achieve a progressive, prosperous Ghana – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring a more prosperous Ghana before concluding his term. He expressed his determination to enhance the country’s living conditions and foster overall development. Addressing attendees at the annual Jubilee House Thanksgiving service in Accra on

January 10, 2024

World

South African steel industry evaporates as Arcelor-Mittal closes shop

In a death-blow for South Africa’s steel industry, the planned closure of the country’s only iron ore-based long products mill is anticipated to lead to a surge in import prices, according to South African steel buyers. This continues the bloodbath of South

January 10, 2024

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