Nine students accused of planning and executing an arson attack that killed 16 girls at a school in central Kenya appeared in court in Naivasha […]
Category: Africa
News from Africa
South African business confidence index slips in second quarter
The BCI covers five sectors. Four of the five saw a drop in the second quarter. These were the sectors most exposed to interest and […]
Is Ouaddou pulling an AB de Villiers? Pirates coach’s fatigue claims raise questions
Ouaddou says he is exhausted after guiding Orlando Pirates to a historic treble. But could there be more to his comments than meets the eye…See […]
Bolt Dismisses Shutdown Claims, Says Viral Closure Letter Fake
Bolt has denied claims that it plans to shut down its operations in Kenya from June 8 after a viral letter sparked concerns about the […]
Mexico sets record with giant augmented reality World Cup mural
A collective of Mexican artists set a Guinness World Record for the world’s largest augmented reality football mural, unveiling a 625.68-square-meter interactive artwork in the […]
Abiy Ahmed blames ‘enemies’ for propaganda against election in ethiopia
Speaking after casting his ballot, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed claimed “Ethiopia’s historical enemies” were trying to undermine public confidence in the integrity of the election…See […]
Kenyan activists protest rising cases of gender-based violence, femicide
Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Kenya’s capital on Monday, calling for the government to urgently investigate rising cases of gender-based violence and […]
NTSA Inspection Rules Under Scrutiny Over Potential School Transport Cost Increases
Senate reviews NTSA traffic rules amid concerns over school transport costs, inspection fees, with the number of violations involving school vehicles being at an all-time […]
Hugo Broos on verge of making Bafana Bafana coaching history
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is on the brink of making history as he prepares to lead South Africa at FIFA World Cup 2026…See More
‘Don’t put pressure on Mofokeng’s shoulders at the World Cup’ – Broos
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says fans should not have unrealistic expectations of Relebohile Mofokeng at the World Cup…See More
Nigeria’s NDC party names Peter Obi as 2027 presidential candidate
Obi will again face President Bola Tinubu of the ruling All Progressives Congress and Atiku Abubakar of the Africa Democratic Congress…See More
URC semi-final lineup confirmed: Blockbuster showdowns take centre stage
The 2025/26 URC semi-finals are confirmed, with Glasgow Warriors facing the Bulls and Leinster hosting the Stormers next Saturday…See More
CCTV Captures Blow-by-Blow Account of How Utumishi Academy Fire Started
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has since ordered that all schools in the country install CCTV cameras to monitor the movement of students and prevent such […]
WEATHER: Severe cold snap expected to hit Gauteng this week
After several weeks of relatively mild weather, Gauteng residents are set to experience their first real taste of winter in 2026…See More
WHO chief attends opening of Ebola treatment centre in eastern Congo
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus hailed the recovery of five people infected with the rare strain of the virus for which their is no approved treatment […]
Ethiopian prime minister’s hometown shows strong support ahead of polls
Campaign posters for Abiy Ahmed line the streets of the rural town of Beshasha where he is expected to cast his vote on Monday…See More
‘We’re being made to look like fools’ – Gayton fumes over Bafana visa debacle
Bafana Bafana’s departure for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been delayed after visa complications prevented them from travelling to Mexico…See More
Reprieve for Salaried Kenyans as Court Rules on NSSF Deductions Law
The ruling comes as a temporary relief for salaried Kenyans even as the court is expected to hear and determine the full appeal that could […]
Congo-Brazzaville: Moody’s Raises Congo Republic Outlook On Debt Refinancing
Daba Finance] Moody’s Ratings raised the Republic of Congo’s outlook to positive from stable after the country returned to international capital markets and reduced near-term […]
Why Most Cars Have Fuel Tank Doors on the Passenger Side
Most cars have the fuel door at the passenger’s side for a number of reasons, which might appear so random than you think…See More