Millions gather in Touba today for grand ‘magal’  

Pilgrims from across the country and around the world stream into the city to honour the life, teachings, and spiritual legacy of Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba, affectionately known as Serigne Touba. Observed each year on the 18th day of Safar, the second...

Distress spreads aboard stranded Gas Falcon, govt prepares to repatriate Indonesian crew

fter being stranded for 10 months aboard the Gas Falcon in the waters off Beira, Mozambique, the Pakistani captain of the Gabon-flagged liquefied natural gas tanker has expressed concern over the mental health of his 12-strong crew, comprising...

Business News | Merck Foundation CEO Meets Kenya First Lady & 13 First Ladies of Africa and Asia at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit

BusinessWire India Nairobi [Kenya] / Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 16: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 recently. It...

First el clasico leaves many unanswered questions

The draw between Real Madrid and Barcelona only adds to the intrigue with three more games between the two to come, writes Andy Mitten Many questions hung in the air ahead of Spain's four clasico matches in 18 days. Not many were cleared up in the...

WVU expanding global impact

Submitted photo From left, Dr. Chimene Nze Nkogoue and U.S. Ambassador to Gabon Vernelle Trim FitzPatrick. MORGANTOWN — As a prominent land-grant and flagship R1 institution, West Virginia University is expanding its global engagement through an...

Senator Rasha Kelej Received Kenya First Lady at the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit to Discuss Their Joint Programs to Build Healthcare Capacity

Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative – MFFLI Summit 2025 recently. Business Wire India Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany,...

Biya to cling to power in Cameroon

Cameroon is bracing for contested elections as the entrenched president tightens control, touts economic growth and takes a hard line on security and political challenges. May 1985: Cameroonian president Paul Biya and his wife with Queen Elizabeth...

OPEC Partners with African Energy Week 2025

OPEC's participation comes at a pivotal moment for African energy. Countries such as Nigeria, Algeria, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and Libya – as well as emerging producers like Senegal and Namibia – already play central...

Ahead of 63rd African Women's Day: Minis...

The ceremony took place in the presence of the Minister of Arts and Culture, Bidoung Mpkatt. Also present were close collaborators of the two ministers. The open exhibition of the Heritage of the Tikar Women took place under the theme: “The...

The women of Kannywood

Since the inception of the Hausa entertainment industry, popularly known as Kannywood, many actors and actresses have grown. On the flipside, a number of them have also experienced controversies, especially the actresses. While many have given...

Recruiting international students in Cameroon

FAST FACTS Official name: Republic of Cameroon Geography: Cameroon is in Central Africa on the Gulf of Guinea. It shares borders with Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Nigeria, Chad, the Central African Republic, and the Republic of the Congo. Capital:...

FIFA President Visits Rabat Office to Oversee Women’s Coaching Development

Marrakech – FIFA President Gianni Infantino made his first working visit to the FIFA Africa headquarters in Rabat on Friday. During his visit, Infantino toured the FIFA training workshop for women’s coaches at the Mohammed VI Football Complex. The...

Colorado Psychedelics Board Votes To Recommend Adding Ibogaine To Regulated Healing Centers

A Colorado government advisory board is recommending that the state expand its novel regulated psychedelics market by providing access to ibogaine in addition to psilocybin and psilocin, which are currently allowed. At a meeting of the Natural...

The Best Fat Burner Supplements for Men, Women, and Overall (2025)

The fat-burning supplement market in 2025 is full of formulas designed to boost energy, support your metabolism, and help you reach your fitness goals. We teamed up with a registered dietitian to test and evaluate fat burner supplements. While we...

Merck Foundation CEO and First Ladies of Africa to Call for Action to Build Healthcare & Media Capacity, and Break Infertility Stigma

BusinessWire India Monrovia [Liberia]/ Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 1: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 on 19th and...

Morocco Requires Electronic Travel Pass for AFCON 2025 Fans, Including Tunisians

Rabat – In preparation for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025), Morocco has introduced a temporary electronic travel authorization (AEVM) requirement for supporters traveling to the country. The measure applies even to citizens of visa-exempt...

Business News | Merck Foundation CEO and First Ladies of Africa to Call for Action to Build Healthcare & Media Capacity, and Break Infertility Stigma

BusinessWire India Monrovia [Liberia]/ Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 1: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 on 19th and...

CenturyPly Charts Bold Growth Path at 44th AGM, Targets ₹12,000 Cr Turnover by 2031

India's largest wood panel company posts 16.5% revenue growth in FY25; invests in capacity, digitalisation, and sustainability to drive future-ready leadership. Century Plyboards (India) Ltd. (CPIL), India's largest wood panel and interior...

Douala: Scholars brainstorming on prese...

It is hosted by University of Douala. The three-day gathering, runs from September 10 to 12, 2025. It has brought together researchers, academics, practitioners, and students from across Africa, Europe, and North America to reflect on the...

Murder At Kano Hospital

It is troubling that in Nigeria, death by whatever means has become so normalised that we hardly bat an eyelid anymore. But what does one expect from a country that is ranked sixth on the 2025 Global Terrorism Index, earning its famed place among...