Gay man faces death penalty in Uganda
Published on August 29, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
A man in Uganda faces the death penalty after being charged with “aggravated homosexuality”. His lawyer told Reuters the 20-year-old […]
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Monitors arrested for attempting to disrupt Zimbabwe polls
Published on August 24, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
Police in Zimbabwe have confirmed the arrest of 39 election monitors for allegedly trying to disrupt the voting process. Officers […]
Yemi Alade involved in road accident in Spain
Published on August 23, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
Popular Nigerian singer-songwriter Yemi Alade says she has survived a car accident while touring in Spain. In a post on […]
Kenyan accused of stealing coffins
Published on August 22, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
A sales employee in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, has been charged with the theft of two coffins and 26 coffin handles, […]
Kenyan man set himself ablaze over high cost of living
Published on August 18, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
A Kenyan man who said he was protesting against the high cost of living set himself on fire in the […]
ZIMBABWE POLICE ARREST 40 OPPOSITION CAMPAIGNER
Published on August 17, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
Police in Zimbabwe have arrested 40 members of an opposition coalition who were campaigning ahead of elections next week. They […]
Tinubu mourns soldiers killed in reported helicopter crash
Published on August 16, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to soldiers who died in a reported helicopter crash while on an evacuation […]
Trump and others charged in election inquiry
Published on August 15, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
Former US President Donald Trump has been charged with attempting to overturn his 2020 election defeat in the state of […]
Worshippers robbed at Bushiri’s church in South Africa
Published on August 15, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
Worshippers at a South African church run by Malawian preacher Shepherd Bushiri were robbed during an overnight vigil at the […]
Five people killed in violent protests relating to a taxi strike in South Africa
Published on August 9, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
Five people have died in violent protests relating to a taxi strike in Cape Town, South Africa, officials say. The […]
SA Minister orders release of all impounded taxis
Published on August 8, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
South Africa’s Transport Minister, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has ordered the immediate release of impounded minibus taxis by the City of Cape […]
Zimbabwe’s ambassador to DRC Johannes Tomana dies
Published on August 7, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
Zimbabwe’s Ambassador to Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Mr Johannes Tomana has died. He was 56. The former Prosecutor-General died […]
Nigeria governor under fire over 47-strong media team
Published on August 4, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
The announcement by the governor of north-east Nigeria’s Adamawa state that he was appointing a 47-strong media team has been […]
Former Ivory Coast President dies
Published on August 2, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
The former president of Ivory Coast Henri Konan Bédié has died. He was 89. Mr Bédié took over as the […]
President Ruto chases govt officials at State House event for reporting rate
Published on August 2, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
Kenya’s President William Ruto has scolded top government officials for arriving late to a scheduled meeting saying it showed lack […]
Army General Tchiani declares himself Niger President
Published on July 28, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
General Abdourahmane Tchiani has declared himself as the new leader of Niger after a dramatic coup. Also known as Omar […]
Putin gives Zimbabwe President Helicopter
Published on July 28, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has gifted his Zimbabwe counterpart a presidential helicopter, according to Zimbabwe’s ministry of information. The gift […]
Soldiers in Niger overthrows President Mohamed Bazoum
Published on July 27, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
Soldiers in the West African country of Niger have announced a coup on national TV. They said they had dissolved […]