A 20-year-old Kenyan woman, Mercy Momanyi, who was allegedly burned by her boyfriend, Sheldon Ombongi Okerosi, is speaking out about the incident that changed her life forever.Ms Momanyi, from Mosocho, Kisii County, claimed that her boyfriend poured scalding hot water on her following a heated argument on August 23, 2023. …
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My father rejected all my suitors – Single 96-year-old woman with no child cries out
A 96-year-old woman, Susanna Nwachukwu, has shared the story of her lifelong struggle with singleness, and the role her biological father played in her ordeal. During an emotional conversation, Ms. Nwachukwu who is still childless and has passed childbearing age, revealed she desired to have a family of her own, …
Read More »We prefer to accept technical aid – Libya minister
A week after catastrophic floods ravaged Derna, rescue teams are still pulling out dead bodies from ruined buildings and the sea. The interior minister of the self-proclaimed eastern administration – Essam Abu Zeriba – has told the BBC that while they accept all types of aid, at the moment they …
Read More »‘What comes next in Libya will be worse’ – Donald Trump’s 2011 tweet resurfaces
Former American president Donald John Trump’s tweet of 2011 has gained traction in Twitter (now X) as a result of recent events in Libya. The tweet dated August 23, 2011 was about the political events that led to the overthrow of the regime of then leader Muammar Gaddafi. Trump prophesied …
Read More »Russia plans visa-free regime with African countries
Russia claims to be pursuing an integrative multipolar relations with friendly countries around the around, including those in Africa. But Russia is still not a popular holiday destination for Africa’s political elite, corporate business leaders and middle-class. The politicians and corporate business leaders highly prefer to spend their vacation in …
Read More »South Sudan transition stuck in mud of floods, politics
South Sudan’s intended transition to a full democracy is getting stuck in the mud, five years after a peace agreement was signed between various protagonists giving the country some semblance of stability. There has been sporadic violence, mostly between government forces and groups that held out on the peace deal. …
Read More »LIVESTREAMED: Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi’s funeral
Courtesy of SABC News. The late IFP founder and traditional prime minister to the Zulu nation, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, is being laid to rest in a special official funeral category 1 at the Prince Mangosuthu Stadium in Ulundi, KwaZulu-Natal. The venue is overflowing with thousands of mourners paying tribute to the prince, with amabutho …
Read More »More pain in Kenya as pump prices jump 13pc in latest review
The Kenyan government suspended the utilisation of a fuel stabilisation fund in its latest monthly fuel review cycle, which has seen pump prices leap by more than 13 percent per litre on average. The rise in the cost of fuel has the overall effect of increasing transport costs, worsening inflationary …
Read More »Africa Court orders Tanzania to end caning in jail sentences
The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights has ordered Tanzania to remove corporal punishment from its laws to bring them in line with the Charter establishing the court. In its September 5 ruling on an appeal by Yassin Rashid Maige against his 30-year sentence for armed robbery, the court …
Read More »Egyptians divided over recent niqab ban at schools
The Egyptian government has banned female students from wearing the niqab, a face-covering veil, at schools, according to state-owned media. Education Minister Reda Hegazy’s statement, released on Monday and quoted by the government-owned Ahram newspaper, said students have an “optional” right to choose if they will cover their hair at …
Read More »Nigerian refugees in Cameroon find solace in trees
Luka Isaac Batakwa reminisced about the scary night when he lost his four relatives when gunmen belonging to the terror group Boko Haram raided his village in Nigeria. He had seen and had enough and made up his mind to flee to neighbouring Cameroon. There, he joined thousands of other …
Read More »Zimbabwe president appoints son, nephew as deputy ministers
Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been accused of nepotism after appointing his son as one of a new set of ministers following his controversial re-election last month. Mr Mnangagwa on Monday named his son, David Kudakwashe, as deputy finance minister as part of the parliament’s youth quota. He also appointed …
Read More »Libya declares emergency as Storm Daniel kills 150
At least 150 people have died after a powerful storm caused severe flooding in eastern Libya, an official has said. Storm Daniel made landfall in the North African nation over the weekend, prompting authorities to declare a state of extreme emergency. Last week, it killed a dozen people in Europe. …
Read More »Moroccan King consoles earthquake victims, orders immediate rebuilding of victims’ homes
King Mohammed VI and Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan on Saturday chaired a working session dedicated to examining the situation following the earthquake that occurred Friday, September 8, and caused human and material losses in various regions of the kingdom. The officials present briefed HM King Mohammed VI on the …
Read More »Schengen Visa: Some necessary information you must not ignore
In the last few months or even years, many Ghanaians have emigrated in search of greener pastures in foreign countries. This was not worrying until the Ghana Health Service started beating the drums on how their members abandoned their posts for the same adventure; greener pastures. If you have been …
Read More »Zambia’s former first lady Esther Lungu arrested and charged with motor vehicle theft
The police in Zambia have arrested the wife of former President Edgar Lungu on three charges, including theft of a motor vehicle, BBC reported. Esther Lungu, who was taken into custody on Wednesday, has denied the charges. The former first lady was arrested with three others and they have all …
Read More »Egypt reopens one of the world’s oldest synagogues at site said to be where Moses prayed to God
Egypt has reopened the ancient Ben Ezra synagogue that archives a collection of Jewish manuscripts, following a ten-year restoration effort. The reopening was superintended by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly at an inauguration ceremony. The Ben Ezra synagogue, originally built in the 12th century and later reconstructed in 1889, with a …
Read More »Here is why you may want to reconsider eating beans and plantain
Any slander against “gob3”, one of the foods that most Ghanaians love especially because of its affordability, is usually not tolerated among its lovers. Beans and plantain which is popularly known as gob3 in Ghana is a meal made of cooked beans, ripe plantain, and any oil of preference i.e …
Read More »See first video of ousted Gabonese president since ‘make noise’ appeal
Ousted Gabonese president Ali Bongo Ondimba has been freed from house arret and is in good health. He also retains all his rights and privileges as a former president, including traveling abroad to continue his medical treatment. This was communicated by a representative of the military junta who visited Bongo …
Read More »International Human Rights Commission Africa Climate Summit 2023 Tomorrow
Ambassador Abu Zein The International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) Africa Climate Summit 2023, is scheduled for tomorrow via a live zoom meeting. It is themed “The Impact of Human Rights on Climate Financing, Mitigation and Adaptation in Africa”. It is to hold a conversation on solutions …
Read More »Zambia’s President warns potential coup plotters
Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has issued a stern warning to potential coup plotters, emphasizing the importance of preserving the country’s democratic stability, according to a report by BBC. The reason behind his cautionary statement remains unclear, but it follows a series of recent coup attempts in Francophone African nations and …
Read More »Things You Should Stop Believing About Stroke And Its Severity
Do you know that there are certain things you should stop believing about stroke and its severity? Stroke is a serious health condition that arises when there is Obstruction in the free flow of blood to the brain. When this happens, the cells in the brain get damaged leading to …
Read More »14-year-old boy dies after participating in TikTok viral ‘One Chip Challenge’
A tenth-grade boy has suddenly died after partaking in the viral ‘One Chip Challenge.’ According to NBC Boston, Harris Wolobah died on the same day he participated in the online trend known as the “One Chip Challenge.” Harris hailed from Worcester, Massachusetts, and was only 14 at the time of …
Read More »What Will Happen To The Body Of A Man When He Takes Yogurt Everyday
Yogurt is a versatile and popular food that offers numerous health benefits. It is a fermented dairy product that is rich in essential nutrients, probiotics, and antioxidants. While yogurt is beneficial for both men and women, this article will focus specifically on the impact of daily yogurt consumption on the …
Read More »Suspended Mkhwebane wants to return to work, but Ramaphosa says no
Suspended Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane wants to return to office, believing that she is no longer suspended. Mkhwebane announced on Monday that she intended to return to work on Tuesday based on her interpretation of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s suspension letter dated 9 June 2022. She claimed that the president suspended …
Read More »Gabon suspended from regional bloc, group moves HQ to Equatorial Guinea
Gabon has been suspended from the Central African regional bloc effective September 4, 2023. The suspension is allied to the August 30 overthrow of president Ali Bongo Ondimba by the military on the day his electoral victory in the August 26 polls was announced. Gabon’s suspension was reached after a …
Read More »Hypertension and diabetes among young people below 40 on the rise at Gbawe – Medical Doctor
Doctor Henry Nii Odai, Medical Superintendent of Hillcross Medical Hospital, has expressed shock upon discovering that several young persons in Gbawe suffer from hypertension and diabetes. Henry Nii Odai reported that out of 180 people diagnosed, 12 were youth, indicating a concern with hypertension and diabetes. He disclosed this to …
Read More »What New York Times said about Ghana’s ‘Kosua ne meko’
One of Ghana’s favourite snacks; ‘Kosua ne meko’ (egg and pepper) found its way into a New York Times’ magazine piece. The publication sought to share with the rest of the world, what this snack comprises and how easy it is to prepare. Describing it as a ‘popular Ghanaian street …
Read More »8 coups in 8 years: A look at the 8 African countries that have experienced coups
The African continent has witnessed its fair share of political upheavals throughout history, with military coups being a recurring theme. These abrupt changes in governance have often left nations grappling with instability, economic challenges, and uncertain futures. In this article, we delve into eight African countries that have experienced coups, …
Read More »Nigerian pastor sets lady on fire during special prayer
Pastor Taiwo Odebiyi of the Cherubim and Seraphim Church, Maberu Parish located in Offin in the Sagamu area of Ogun State, has been arrested by the police for setting 21-year-old Sukura Owodunni on fire during special prayer. As reported by The Punch, the incident happened on August 17, 2023. It …
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