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...

Théotime Massot's 20,000 km cycling adventure from Paris to Cape Town raises funds for cystic fibrosis

24-year-old French cyclist Théotime Massot has pedalled over 20,000 kilometres across Africa, cycling from Paris to the Cape of Good Hope in just under a year...335 days to be exact, arriving in his Faf de Klerk underpants. He started by cycling...

São Tomé and Príncipe commits to creating a marine protected area network

São Tomé and Príncipe will establish eight marine protected areas (MPAs) covering 93 square kilometers (36 square miles) of coastal habitats in the Gulf of Guinea. The island nation aims to protect its marine environment while improving the lives...

Please don't, Ruto pleads with ticketless Harambee Stars fans

President Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga join thousands of soccer enthusiasts in cheering Harambee Stars playing against Gabon at the Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi County. [PCS] President William Ruto has called on Harambee Stars...

The BRICS are the new defenders of free trade, the WTO, the IMF and the World Bank

Although the 10 BRICS+ member countries represent half of the world’s population, 40% of fossil energy resources, 30% of global domestic product and 50% of growth, they do not propose to implement a different development model. The BRICS+...

Nigerian Profs earn $366 monthly, among Africa’s lowest-paid – Investigation

University lecturers in Nigeria have emerged among the worst paid in Africa, with professors earning an average of $366 (about N500,000) monthly, far behind their counterparts in other countries on the continent, findings by The PUNCH have...

Apple TV+ drops trailer for documentary series 'The Wild Ones'

"The Wild Ones" documentary series arrives on Apple TV+ in July. Photo courtesy of Apple TV+ June 5 (UPI) -- Apple TV+ released a trailer for upcoming documentary series The Wild Ones, which features a team of wildlife experts traveling to some of...

Merck Foundation CEO and Mozambique First Lady Sign MoU to Underscore Their Long-Term Partnership to Strengthen Healthcare Capacity During the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit 2025

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,...

700 Years of Bonds: Unveiling the Journey of Italians in Myanmar

Get ready to embark on a fascinating journey through time! From Wednesday, 4th June to Sunday, 8th June 2025, the Embassy of Italy, in collaboration with the YWCA, invites you to explore 700 Years of Bonds: Unveiling the Journey of Italians in...

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

BusinessWire India Accra [Ghana] / Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 12: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 recently. It...

Government and UDP Clash Over Issuance of Gambian National ID Cards Abroad

- Advertisement - By: The Fatu Network News Desk The Gambia’s Ministry of Interior and the main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) are at odds over a government programme to issue Gambian national identity cards to citizens living in foreign...

NECO releases 2025 SSCE results, 60% pass rate

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal, revealing that 818,492 candidates, representing 60.26%, out of 1,358,339 who sat for the June/July exams passed...

COBAC Urges Stronger Internal Controls in Microfinance Institutions to Boost Trust

(Business in Cameroon) - Internal controls are more than just a regulatory requirement for microfinance institutions (MFIs); they are also a tool for transparency and a lever to ensure client confidence and reassure shareholders about a company’s...

Salah and Egypt face crunch 2026 World Cup qualifier against Burkina Faso

Mohamed Salah can help Egypt secure a place at the 2026 World Cup finals when the Pharaohs face Burkina Faso on Tuesday. Salah will lead the charge in what is a top-of-the-table African zone Group A qualifier which, if they win, will guarantee...

ICJ ruling clears path for sale of Teodorín Obiang’s Paris mansion

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has dealt a major blow to Equatorial Guinea’s long-running effort to reclaim a luxury mansion in Paris once owned by Teodorín Obiang, the scandal-plagued son of the country’s president. On September 12, the...

International footballer, 28, dies after horror fall from balcony in China

16 April 2025, 16:02 Striker Aaron Boupendza has died aged 28 following a balcony fall. Picture: Getty Gabon striker Aaron Boupendza has died after falling from the 11th floor of a building in China, his national football federation has announced....

GDC ASKS ASSEMBLY TO INTERVENE IN OVERSEAS ID CARD ISSUANCE SCHEME

- Advertisement - By Omar Bah Another opposition party, The Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC) has added its voice to the controversial issuance of national ID cards to ”Gambians’ living in African countries by the Gambia Immigration Department...

Rubio in Israel with Qatar strikes and future of Gaza truce on agenda

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Israel on Sunday morning for an official visit, less than a week since Israeli strikes on Doha, American ally Qatar's capital. Before leaving Washington, Mr Rubio told reporters that US President Donald...

Cocaine, Tramadol Consignments In Vehicle Side Mirrors Intercepted At Lagos Airport

The operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of cocaine and tramadol 225mg concealed in 71 vehicle side mirrors being sent to Libreville, Gabon through the export shed of the Murtala Muhammed...

Merck Foundation CEO meets Cabo Verde First Lady & 13 First Ladies of Africa and Asia at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India & Praia, Cabo Verde – Business Wire India Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 recently. It was...