When Christmas charity stampedes occurred in impoverished Nigeria, why did at least 67 people die?
Stampedes during three Christmas charity events across Nigeria have left at least 67 people dead in the past week, many…
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Mozambique’s top court confirms ruling party’s victory in contentious election
Mozambique’s top court has upheld the ruling party Frelimo’s victory in the contentious October elections, sparking widespread protests from opposition…
Apple claims it notified suppliers earlier this year to stop buying its minerals from DRC
Multinational tech giant, Apple, has disputed allegations by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that it uses conflict minerals in…
Leaders Address Gaza, Syria’s Insecurity during D-8 summit in Cairo
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi opened the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation summit in Cairo on Thursday. In his opening remarks,…
Nigeria: Several children killed at a fair in Ibadan
Several children have died during a stampede on Wednesday at a funfair in southwestern Nigeria, authorities said. The incident happened…
Ex-Minister Sentenced to Five Years in Guinea for Corruption
A court in Guinea has sentenced former Defence Minister Mohamed Diané to five years in prison for corruption, illicit enrichment,…
Pharrell Williams named UNESCO goodwill ambassador
Pop star and fashion designer Pharrell Williams was named UNESCO’s goodwill ambassador for artistic education and entrepreneurship on Tuesday in…
UN Peacekeeping Chief Discusses Progress In CAR
On the second day of his visit to the Central African Republic (CAR), Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the UN peacekeeping chief, met…
Photos: Ghanaian president-elect, Mahama visits Tinubu in Abuja
John Mahama, President-Elect of Ghana, on Monday, paid a visit to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Dada…
DRC files criminal case against Apple over alleged use of illegal minerals
Multinational tech giant Apple is in the spotlight after the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) filed a criminal case against…