South Africa: former Speaker of Parliament released on bail
The former South African speaker of parliament was arrested on Thursday over allegations that she received about $135,000 in bribes, in the latest corruption scandal to face the governing African National Congress party. Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula turned herself in to police…
Be Ready, My Next Step Will Be Fire For Fire — Fubara Blows Hot
Governor Fubara has asked his supporters not to be intimidated by anyone, declaring that his next step will be fire for fire. Be ready, my next step will be fire for fire — Fubara blows hot Governor Fubara has asked…
Power Companies Set To Increase Electricity Tariff From N68 To N200 KWh
Power companies will be allowed to raise electricity prices to N200 ($0.15) per kilowatt-hour from N68 for urban consumers this month, the Bloomberg news agency, citing sources, reported Tuesday. It was learnt that these customers represent 15% of the population…
Arab League officials condemn Israel for airstrike that killed aid workers
Representatives of the Arab League held an emergency meeting in Cairo on Wednesday to discuss the war in Gaza, and the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region. The meeting comes after Israeli airstrikes on aid workers delivering food in Gaza…
UN assembly adopts resolution backing ongoing efforts to eliminate ‘blood diamonds’ trade
The UN general assembly adopted Wednesday (Apr. 03) a resolution on the role of diamonds in fuelling conflict and expressing concern regarding the unprecedented challenges faced by the Kimberley Process. The representative of Russia, which produces nearly a third of…
Mixed reactions in Uganda after constitutional court rejects bid to nullify anti-homosexuality laws
People in Uganda reacted with mixed views after the country’s Constitutional Court upheld Wednesday an anti-gay law that allows the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality”. The law in question defines “aggravated homosexuality” as cases of homosexual relations involving a minor…
South Africa coach Desiree Ellis has warned a “tough battle” awaits when her side face Nigeria in a heavyweight match in the final round of qualifiers for the women’s football tournament at the 2024 Olympic Games. Nigeria, the most successful…
Somalia has expelled the Ethiopian ambassador
Somalia has expelled the Ethiopian ambassador from the country and ordered the closure of two consulates. It accused Ethiopia of infringing on Somalia’s “sovereignty and internal affairs”. Somalia also recalled its ambassador from
African Fashion Predictions for 2024
The profile of African fashion keeps rising. At OkayAfrica we are simply excited at the state of African fashion and all that can still be achieved. A new crop of designers are fuelling its renaissance, but they aren’t the only…
Tinubu Signs Amended Student Loan Bill Into Law
The President signed the bill in a short ceremony at the State House in the presence of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, the Minister…