September 16 Declared Public Holiday to Allow Voting
The Ministry of Local Government, Unity and Culture has declared September 16 a public holiday. In a statement signed by Secretary for the Ministry, Richard Hara, the move is intended to give Malawians the opportunity to fully exercise their right…
Victor Osimhen to miss South Africa clash due to injury
Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of the Super Eagles’ crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa.Osimhen, who was forced off in the first half of Saturday’s 1-0 win over Rwanda in Uyo, had initially been…
IMF cuts Angola economic growth view again, warns about excess debt
The International Monetary Fund logo is seen during the IMF/World Bank spring meetings in Washington, U.S., April 21, 2017. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab. LUANDA/NEW YORK, Sept 5 (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund cut…
Congo has announced a new Ebola outbreak. Here’s what to know
Congo’s authorities announced earlier this week a new Ebola outbreak, which has killed more than a dozen people in a southern province. Samples analyzed at the National Institute for Biomedical Research in Kinshasa, the Congolese capital, confirmed the presence of…
2026 WCQ: Nigeria vs Rwanda – date, time, see highlights
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will resume their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign with a high-stakes clash against the Amavubi of Rwanda on Matchday 7. Both teams enter the fixture with their qualification hopes still alive, making it one…
Rwandan Gospel Singer Gogo Gloriose Dies At 36 After Sudden Illness In Kampala
Rwandan gospel singer Gogo Gloriose, who recently rose to fame on TikTok, has passed away at the age of 36. Gloriose gained widespread recognition after her soul-stirring song “Everyday, I Need Blood of Jesus” went viral on social media, with…
Why MTN Ghana won’t rush to switch off 2G and 3G networks
MTN Ghana says it will not rush the shutdown of its 2G and 3G networks, pledging a phased approach that ensures customers are not cut off from mobile services. The telecom operator’s Chief Executive Officer, Stephen Blewett, stated at the…
Adesina bows out as AfDB welcomes President Tah
A defining era at the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) came to a close yesterday as Dr Akinwumi Adesina stepped down after a decade of transformative leadership. He therefore, handed the baton to Mauritanian economist Dr Sidi Ould Tah, who…
Ghanaian chief justice sacked over allegations of misuse of public funds
Ghana’s President John Mahama has fired the country’s Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo following a recommendation by an inquiry. She had been on suspension since April after complaints were lodged against her in petitions by three individuals. A president-appointed commission…
Burkina Faso To Launch Direct Flights To Russia
Burkina Faso and Russia are considering establishing direct air links as part of their growing bilateral cooperation, officials confirmed. Burkina Faso’s Ambassador to Russia, Aristide Tapsoba, revealed the discussions on the sidelines of the Technoprom-2025 forum in Novosibirsk, telling Russian…