Tag Archives: AFRICAN

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, …

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Top 10 African countries with the highest GDP per capita in 2022

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita stands as a fundamental metric in the realm of economics, offering invaluable insights into the economic health and well-being of a nation’s population. It serves as a tool for comparing living standards, gauging economic development, and assessing the distribution of wealth within a country. …

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Hearts of Oak, Asante Kotoko miss out as CAF officially announces African Football League participating clubs

The two most glamorous clubs in Ghana, Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko, have missed out on the selected teams to participate in the inaugural African Football League. This is because the two teams have fallen off the rankings in recent years because of their shambolic performances in African inter-club competitions. …

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You’re the only African leader President Biden has requested to meet – US Envoy tells Tinubu

United States President, Joe Biden, has requested for a discussion with President Bola Tinubu. This was disclosed when President Tinubu received the US Presidential Envoy & Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Ambassador Molly Phee on Saturday, August 26. In a statement released by the Special Adviser to President …

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Ghanaian vlogger’s experience with African tribe that offers free sex to visitors

One of the intriguing stories published on GhanaWeb on August 24, 2021, focused on Wode Maya’s experience with the Himba tribe. Below is the full story published exactly two years ago today, August 24, 2023. Popular Ghanaian YouTuber, Wode Maya has unraveled an African tribe that does not only serve …

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Watch how Asamoah Gyan, Adebayor other African football stars turned up for Okocha’s birthday bash

Ex-Ghanaian international, Asamoah Gyan joined a host of legendary African footballers to celebrate Nigerian football icon, Jay Jay Okocha as he turned 50 years on August 14. As Okocha celebrated his 50th birthday, some of the best footballers from the continent stormed Lagos to celebrate with him. Among the guests …

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Top 8 highest-paid African footballers

Football is by far the most popular sport globally. Like other continents, Africa hasn’t been left behind in producing some of football’s best players. Apart from representing their countries these players, have joined various top clubs where they are not being left out when it comes to hefty paychecks. In …

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21-year-old South African man charged with killing 6 sex workers

A 21-year-old South African man accused of murdering six sex workers including one who was pregnant, has additionally been charged with rape. According to Eyewitness News, Sifiso Mkhwanazi was arrested and charged in connection with the killings last October after authorities found the victims’ decomposed bodies at a workshop owned …

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2026 World Cup draw: Check out the six pots for African countries

FIFA has released the pots for the African draws ahead of the qualification series for the 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States. The group draw will be conducted on July 12, 2023. All the countries will be drawn into 9 groups of …

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Here are 10 African countries to invest in and why

Africa is one of the continents with the fastest-growing consumer markets in the world; with a population of over 1 billion people who are characterized as intelligent and brand-loyal. Experts anticipate that household consumption in Africa will reach $2.5 trillion by 2030 as a result of the continent’s rising rates …

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