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…
Goalkeeper banned for confronting fan following racist abuse in Spain
The goalkeeper of a Spanish third division club has been banned for two games after confronting a supporter who he claimed racially abused him. Rayo Majadahonda players walked off the pitch in the 84th minute and refused to return when…
Togo postpones elections after new constitution row
Togo has delayed parliamentary and regional elections amid tensions following controversial constitutional reform. The reform approved by lawmakers last week replaced the presidential system with a parliamentary one. It also hands executive power to the prime minister, reducing the presidency…
Luke Fleurs: South African footballer shot dead in car hijacking
South African footballer Luke Fleurs has been shot dead in a car hijacking, police say. The shooting took place at a petrol station on Wednesday night in the Johannesburg suburb of Florida. The 24-year-old Kaizer Chiefs star was waiting to…
President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi of Egypt was sworn in for a third six-year term on Tuesday (Apr. 2) after being re-elected in a December vote in which he faced no serious challengers.
President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi of Egypt was sworn in for a third six-year term on Tuesday (Apr. 2) after being re-elected in a December vote in which he faced no serious challengers. El-Sissi took the oath of office before parliament, which…