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Ethiopian Airlines has officially reacted to a report that two pilots slept on the job overshooting the Addis Ababa runway and losing contact with air control at a point. “The concerned crew have been removed from operation pending further investigation,” the airline said in a statement without saying if the …

A Kenyan lady based in Canada drowned in a swimming pool while live-streaming herself on Facebook. Hellen Wendy, whose Facebook profile says that she worked as a nurse in Toronto, Ontario was in a jovial mood while interacting with her followers before the tragedy occurred. Wendy started swimming while her gadget was …

Africa is the third largest gold producer in the world with mining operations in at least 21 countries. The mining sector is one of the major sources of employment in many African nations. Out of these 21 countries, 10 have the largest gold reserves, according to data firm Statista. Algeria …

Nigerians are not considered one of the happiest people on earth for no reason; the rich culture and traditions, as well as foods and general demeanour to life easily make us deserving of that title. Nigerian foods are particularly of high value, with most of the popular, local delicacies drawn from the …

After a year-long family feud, Misuzulu ka Zwelithini has been crowned Zulu king in a traditional ceremony in South Africa. The 48-year-old is the son of the previous king, but some royals had argued he was not the rightful heir and that the late king’s will was in fact forged. …

At least 12 people have been killed after al-Shabab militants, stormed a hotel in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, on Friday night. Police said attackers detonated two explosives outside the hotel, before entering the building and opening fire. Continued gunfire and explosions were reported on Saturday, as security forces battled an …

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi visited his Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, The Olu of Warri Kingdom on Friday, August 19. The visit forms part of his consultation with major stake holders in preparation for the general elections in 2023. It also marks the celebration activities of …

At least 95 people have been killed in communal conflicts in South Sudan in July alone, the United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) has reported. A humanitarian snapshot released by UNOCHA on Thursday and seen by The EastAfrican adds that more than 17,500 people were also displaced. …

A Dutch newspaper went far into the life of Kenya’s president-elect, William Ruto, to pick a trade to associate with him in their headline on recent polls held in the East African country. ‘From chicken seller to president,’ the headline screamed. The reference has triggered light reaction on Kenya’s social …

President Uhuru Kenyatta has committed to fostering peace in the transition period following his meeting with a delegation of US legislators led by Senator Chris Coons on Thursday. The delegation also met with President-elect William Ruto and his rival Raila Odinga at separate meetings in Nairobi. President Kenyatta said the …