Africa

Statement by the Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi at the media briefing on The Second Amendment of the Immigration Regulations, 2014 Programme Director Director-General Tommy Makhode Acting Deputy Director-General of Immigration Services, Mr Modiri Matthews Members of the media, Good afternoon, Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for attending the media …

Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer, David Adedeji Adeleke widely known as Davido has purchased the largest purpose-built private jet which cost him $75 million. The purchase of Bombardier Global 7500 means Davido is now the owner of three private Jets which is on top of Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu (Burna …

The president of the Republic of South Africa, Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa has joined the Republic of Rwanda to attend the 30th Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. The ceremony of remembrance will take place in Kigali on Sunday, 7 April 2024. President Ramaphosa will participate in a wreath-laying ceremony …

Zimbabwean politician and the former President of the Citizens Coalition For Change, Nelson Chamisa has reacted to the introduction of new gold-backed currency to replace the collapsed local dollar. The move, according to the Zimbabwean government, will tackle the economic crisis in the country over the years. The outspoken politician …

A Rwandese barber in Kenya, Martin Safari who uses non-conventional tools such as hammer, chisel, shavel and knives has shared challenges he is facing. He said he uses unorthodox methods instead of a pair of scissors and clippers to cut people’s hair for content. Surprisingly not even the huge shavels …

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has ordered security forces not to pay ransom for the release of close to 300 students and staff who were kidnapped from a school in north-western Kaduna state last week. The gunmen have demanded a total of 1 billion naira ($620,432) for their release, a spokesman …

The National Communications Authority (NCA) has explained that multiple undersea cable disruptions caused major internet outages in West and Central Africa. According to NCA, the disruptions affecting multiple undersea cables responsible for carrying international traffic have occured in Senegal and Cote d’Ivoire and with some disruptions in Portugal. This has …

The president of the Republic of Kenya, William Kipchirchir Samoei Arap Ruto has lamented over how the African continent is losing its pride despite the numerous resources. He said 30% of the world’s natural minerals and natural resources are in the African continent, adding that Africa has 60% of all …

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has released a communique in response to Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger decision to exit the Community. ECOWAS said the authority of the Community remains committed to finding a negotiated solution to the political impasse. Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have officially …

The Executive Director of West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP), Chukuemeka B. Eze has reacted to Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger decision to exit the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The decision, according to the three countries, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to exit from ECOWAS was declared …