Botswana Marks 60 Years of Independence With Nationwide Celebrations
Botswana gained independence from Britain on 30 September 1966 and is marking six decades of independence with celebrations across the country. For African Pride, Botswana has long been a firm favourite, forming an important part of its tailor-made Africa programme….
Ex-US congressman sentenced to 10 years in prison for $50m lobbying scheme
A former US congressman has been sentenced to 10 years in a federal prison for money laundering and working as an undeclared foreign agent.David Rivera, 61, who was elected as a Florida Republican, was found guilty in May after a…
Soyinka taught me never to be late — RMD
Soyinka taught me never to be late — RMD. Veteran actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo, popularly known as RMD, has revealed how the values instilled in him by his mother have helped bring him this far in life. Speaking at a recent…
SSNIT sets records straight on Labadi Beach Front demolition
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) sought the intervention of the National Security Council Secretariat to intervene against persistent unlawful occupation, encroachment and unauthorised activities on the beachfront adjoining and directly in front of Labadi Beach Hotel and…
Kenya secures new investor for $254.4 million Kitui cement factory, after Dangote’s exit
Kenya has secured a new investor to establish a $254.4 million (about KSh33 billion) cement factory in Kitui County, reviving plans for a major cement manufacturing project that previously involved Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote. President William Ruto announced the development…
Kenya Refinery: Obasanjo reveals French firm that tried to stop Dangote from succeeding in cement
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed that a French firm never wanted Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, to succeed in cement production. He made this disclosure in his remarks at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Dangote East…
Portugal: ‘I won’t think of that, ever’ – Thierry Henry on whether Ronaldo’s career has ended
France and Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry has offered his perspective on Cristiano Ronaldo following his unexpected departure from the Portugal national team camp. Ronaldo shocked the football world when he departed from the Portugal national team’s training facility prior to…
US Rapper Rick Ross Arrested Over Domestic Violence
American rapper Rick Ross has been arrested in Miami, Florida, over allegations of physical abuse and assault. The arrest came after the rapper’s ex-girlfriend, Jazzma Kendrick, accused him of physically abusing her, including allegedly choking her during an August dispute….