Burundi’s human rights commission denounces rising violence
“The National Independent Human Rights Commission (CNIDH) is highly concerned with the rise of killings in some neighborhoods of the capital Bujumbura during the last two weeks in clashes where...
View ArticleMozambican defence minister urges Renamo men to lay down arms
The Renamo men are still looming in the bush in the center of the country, especially in the provinces of Sofala, Manica, Tete and Zambezia. “Only the defence and security forces are legitimate by law...
View ArticleE-commerce to be core driver of Nigerian economy – expert
Biodun Shobanjo, the Chief Executive Officer of Troyka Group, Nigeria’s largest marketing conglomerate, made this assertion while delivering a key note address at the inaugural Konga Seller Summit 2015...
View ArticleFlood ravages southern Nigerian communities
The economic and social activities of the residents had been stalled due to the flooding, Simon Onuora, Chairman of the council area told reporters on Saturday near Onitsha, the state business city....
View ArticleNamibia’s defense minister urges vigilance along border with Angola
Ya Ndakolo told a joint Angola-Namibia commission on defense and security meeting held at the coastal town of Swakopmund Thursday that crimes such as illegal migration, human trafficking, stock theft,...
View ArticleEU sends 60 more Election Observers in Tanzania
According to a statement issued by the EU Chief Observer, Judith Sargentini, the team is part of the EU mission of ensuring that the electoral process in the East African nation is highly monitored for...
View ArticleEast3Route tourism caravan starts in Mozambique
The caravan which consists hundreds of vehicles transporting tourism operators, will tour several tourism projects in Mozambique, Swaziland, the Seychelles and South Africa, where seminars on the...
View ArticleCPLP sportsmen running in Mozambique against hunger
The 2 km mini marathon involved Mozambicans and other people from other CPLP member states, such as Angola, Guinea Bissau, Sao Tome and Principe, Cape Verde, Portugal, Brazil and East Timor. Mozambican...
View ArticleSomalia begins collecting taxes from real estate, landlords
Abdifitah Halane, a local government spokesman, told Xinhua that the move which is a first of a kind since the collapse of government in 1991 is part of the broader framework to restore functional...
View ArticleEthiopia to debut mobile technology in national census
The announcement came during a four-day regional conference that was wrapped up on Friday in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa after deliberation on issues related to the use of mobile technology for...
View ArticleAU works towards enhanced control of illicit small arms in Greater Sahel region
Stating that the region has long suffered from political instability, recurrent rebellions, crime and terrorism, Smail Chergui, AU Commissioner for Peace and Security, noted that the insecurity and...
View ArticleAU decides to impose targeted sanctions against peace spoilers in Burundi
The decision came on Saturday during the 551st meeting on the prevailing situation in Burundi of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) held in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa. The Council “decides, in...
View ArticleSouth Africa seeks Swedish support for UN reform
During the visit, Ramaphosa will meet with Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven on ways to transform the global political and economic governance, which includes the reform of the UN system as well as...
View ArticleOver 100 Ugandan troops travel to South Africa for training
The military in a statement said the training exercise code named “Exercise Amani Africa II” will run from Oct. 19 to Nov. 7. Amani Africa is a Kiswahili phrase meaning “Peace Africa”. The 108 Ugandan...
View ArticleRwanda to lure ICT investments in the global tech summit
The global technology event, to be held during Oct. 19-21, will be co-hosted by Rwanda President Paul Kagame and Houlin Zhao, Secretary General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)....
View ArticleCHAN 2016 First Leg Qualifier: Ghana Registers Victory Over Ivory Coast
Ghana home-based Black Stars Ghana’s home based Black Stars needed two goals from striker Joel Fameyah to record a 2-1 victory over a strong Ivory Coast side. Head Coach Maxwell Konadu who rejoined the...
View ArticleGideon Baah Backs HJK Helsinki to a 4-0 Victory Over Mariehamn
Ghana and HJK Helsinki midfielder Gideon Baah Ghana and HJK Helsinki defender Gideon Baah made a fantastic return to club football after his debut Black Stars call up to help his side to a 4-0 victory...
View ArticleMahatma Otoo Bravely Propels Sogndal Onto Norwegian Top-flight
Ghana international attacker mahatma Otoo scored a brace to power Sogndal IF back to Norwegian top-flight as they condemned rivals Hønefoss to a 5-2 defeat on Sunday. The former Hearts of Oak forward,...
View ArticleEast Africa bloc convenes forum in Kenya on El Nino impacts
The Inter-Government Authority on Development (IGAD) through their specialized institution IGAD Climate Predictions and Applications Centre (ICPAC) said the Oct. 20-21 meeting will be used to create...
View ArticleRichard Gadze Finds The Net for Delhi Dynamos
Richard Gadze celebrating. Substitute Richard Gadze scored in successive games for Delhi Dynamos in their 1-0 win at Kerala Blasters on Sunday to go second in the Indian Super League. Gadze climbed off...
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