Nicole Shanahan has been quiet since being named RFK Jr.’s running mate
Nicole Shanahan leapt into the political spotlight in California two weeks ago, when Robert F. Kennedy Jr. named her as the vice presidential nominee for his independent ticket. But the Bay Area lawyer and entrepreneur has been out of the…
Togo opposition calls for mass protest over legislative elections delay
Tensions between President Faure Gnassingbe’s government and the opposition have heightened following parliament’s approval of a contested constitutional reform critics say is a bid to keep Togo’s leader in power. The presidency announced Wednesday that more consultations were needed over…
French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne visits Kenya
France will aim to renew ties with Africa and build “balanced partnerships” that are beneficial to the continent, the country’s top diplomat Stephane Sejourne said Saturday (April 6). Appointed in January, Sejourne began his first visit to Africa on Saturday…
Senegal names new government in first test for Faye’s promised radical reforms
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko unveiled his government made up of 25 ministers and 5 junior inisters on Friday. President Bassirou Diomaye approved the cabinet list. The performance of the council of ministers will be closely watched at home and abroad….
Earthquake: Emergency agency warns about aftershocks in New York
New York State Emergency Management has warned that residents might experience aftershocks of the 4.8 magnitude earthquake, which occurred in the city and New Jersey on Friday. The North American correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…
Ghana ranked 5th best-governed country in Africa
Ghana has been ranked as the 5th best-governed country on the African continent and the best-governed country in the whole of West Africa by World Economics, a United Kingdom (UK) based research organisation. The good governance ranking according to World…
I quit acting in 2019 because of my wife – Deyemi Okanlawon
Actor Deyemi Okanlawon has recounted how he quit acting because his wife, Damilola, “became uncomfortable”. In a recent interview with Teju Babyface, Deyemi spoke about leaving his corporate job and his 10-year acting career. According to the father of three,…
SA filmmaker ‘honoured’ for inspiring Beyoncé’s album
South African filmmaker Michael Matthews says he is honoured that Beyoncé recognised his film as one of the inspirations for her new highly acclaimed country album, Cowboy Carter. Last week, the US singer revealed that each track on the album…
Inaki and Nico Williams: Two brothers, one club and a 40-year wait
Inaki Williams always knew his brother Nico was special, even if his younger sibling used to get so nervous he would ask Inaki, already a star in Bilbao, not to watch his youth games at the Athletic Club academy. Inaki…
Zimbabwe launches new gold-backed currency – ZiG
Zimbabwe has introduced a new gold-backed currency called ZiG – the name stands for “Zimbabwe Gold”. It is the latest attempt to stabilise an economy that has lurched from crisis to crisis for the past 25 years. Unveiling the new…