AFRICA

Ivory Coast Prime Minister Hamed Bakayoko, who was seen as a possible successor to President Alassane Ouattara, has died in Freiburg in southwestern Germany, two days after his 56th birthday, the government said on Wednesday. His death has elicited reactions from across the continent as presidents and other business leaders …

Senegal will on Thursday mark a day of national mourning for victims of the recent violent protests that left at least eight young people dead. The protests were sparked by the arrest of an opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko, accused of rape and were the most serious seen in several years. …

A 25 year old Choma nurse who is yet to be deployed in government has ran mad after divorcing her husband (a farmer) of Mapanza who educated her from Grade 8 to college and opted to get married to a young teacher. According to Nephan Muuka (the young brother to …

One person was killed on Wednesday after South African police fired rubber bullets to disperse a group of student protesters at Wits University in Johannesburg. Students began sporadic protests in early January over the alleged exclusion of some students by a government-sponsored tuition aid scheme. Wits University spokeswoman Shirona Patel …

The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested a 56-year-old man, Christopher Chiabata, who killed his wife during a fight over money. It was gathered that the suspect accused his wife of cheating him on the money they generated from their joint farming business. The accusation led to a serious fight …

A 38-year-old woman is torn apart after her sister was arrested for allegedly stabbing to death the father of her child during an alcohol-fuelled attack. Mpho Sipho Sejana was stabbed to death, allegedly by his girlfriend’s 33-year-old sister when he intervened during an argument between the siblings at Thembelihle informal …

Cocaine and heroin have been recovered by officials of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Anambra State. The drugs were retrieved from the palace of a prominent traditional ruler in the state. In a statement issued on Monday March 8 by NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi …

At least 39 migrants drowned off Tunisia when two boats capsized on Tuesday, the defence ministry said, as numbers risking the dangerous crossing to Europe continue to rise. Rescuers pulled 165 survivors from the floundering boats out of the sea to safety. It was not immediately clear what caused both …

There are concerns of a xenophobia related attack in South Africa. Local media outlets reported on Monday that two foreigners sustained injuries after attackers raided and burned shops in the city of Durban, South Africa. The attacks, according to the media, are believed to be youth associated with the armed …

Niger’s President Mahamadou Issoufou has won this year’s $5m Ibrahim prize for Achievement in African Leadership for his work in promoting economic progress and joining regional efforts to quell the threat of Islamist militants. Issoufou was first elected in 2011 and re-elected in 2016. He stepped down after serving two …