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….
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…
South African music veteran Babsy Mlangeni has died at the age of 83 following a short illness.
South African music veteran Babsy Mlangeni has died at the age of 83 following a short illness. Mlangeni was a distinctive voice in South African music for more than five decades, building a career that produced a catalogue of memorable…
RAILA ODINGA REMEMBERED AS KENYA, AFRICA MOURNS HIS LOSS
Kenya and the wider African continent are mourning the loss of veteran Kenyan politician and former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga, whose long political career and influence left a lasting mark on the country. Affectionately known by names including “Baba,”…
Ghana part ways with coach Queiroz after poor start to AFCON qualifiers
Carlos Queiroz has parted ways with Ghana’s senior national football team, the Black Stars, after the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the Portuguese coach mutually agreed to terminate his contract. The GFA announced the decision on Thursday, October 1, 2026,…
Former Sudanese President Omar Al-bashir Hospitalized In Khartoum For Medical Treatment
Former Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir has been transferred to a military-run hospital in Khartoum for medical treatment, according to his lawyer. The 82-year-old former leader was moved to the hospital following health complications and is receiving treatment while remaining under…
NFF appeals CAF ruling on Edo Queens’ WAFU-B title
The Nigeria Football Federation has appealed the Confederation of African Football’s decision to annul Edo Queens’ victory over Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies in the WAFU-B final and order the match to resume from extra time. The appeal, filed on…
BREAKING:FG declares Thursday public holiday for Independence Day
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, October 1, 2026, a public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary.The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government. In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary…