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On January 15, 1966, just six years after Nigeria had become independent, a group of young army majors overthrew Nigeria’s democratic government in a military coup. The leaders of the coup said they were fighting corruption and ethnic rivalry. Those who staged the coup were mostly Christian southerners from the …

At least 20 people are thought to have died in South Africa’s eastern coastal province of KwaZulu-Natal due to unusually heavy rainfall, according to media reports, while officials were still trying to assess the extent of the damage. There are fears that numerous people have been injured while damage to …

Senegalese referee, Maquetta Ndiaye, who dominated the headlines after officiating Ghana’s 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa has been shortlisted to officiate at the tournament in Qatar. Ndiaye has been named among a preliminary list that was announced on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, which has 36 center referees, …

In an exclusive investigation BBC Africa eye uncovers how rogue pastors exploit the trust and belief of their followers for profit and power in Uganda. For hundreds of millions of Africans, Christianity is the cornerstone of their existence. But an increase in rogue pastors has led to a fight for …

Former Black Stars coach, Charles Akonnor has landed a new coaching job in the South Africa Premier Soccer League. Charles Akonnor is reported to have signed a two-year contract with Amazulu FC who are ninth in the 2021/2022 South Africa Premier Soccer League. The news was confirmed by Assaase Radio’s Benedict Owusu in a social …

In the immediate aftermath of Ghana’s dramatic qualification to the 2022 World Cup, a social media user tweeted “Ghana has beaten Nigeria but the pain is being felt in South Africa’. That tweet was not untrue except that in this case the pain is also going to be felt in …

The Chief Chancellor of the Indian Africa Trade Council (IATC)  in-charge of West Africa, Dr. James Rajamani has praised the government for opening the land borders within the sub- region adding that the decision will rekindle their investment spirit.  According to Dr. James Rajamani, the action by the Ghanaian government …

At least 40 African countries print their money in the UK, France and Germany — decades after independence, raising questions about self-sufficiency. DW examines what prompts them to outsource their currency production. Last July, a delegation from The Gambia visiting the Nigerian Central Bank asked if the Gambian dalasi could …

African afrobeats musician, Burna Boy, has disclosed that he is the highest paid artist in the history of African music. According to the Nigerian star whose music continues to make global headlines, despite being the highest paid artist ever in Africa, money does not satisfy him. “I said money doesn’t …

The leader of an anti-migrant group in South Africa was detained overnight at a police station in the commercial capital of Johannesburg. The reason for the arrest of Nhlanhla Lux Dlamini, 33, remains unclear. His group, Operation Dudula, has been campaigning against undocumented foreign nationals in the country. “We are …