Eight countries have agreed to change the name of their common currency to the Eco, finally cutting ties with the CFA franc. The Eco will still be pegged to the Euro but the rule read more »
Mary Mubaiwa, who has been denied bail and remains in custody facing charges of attempting to kill her husband, Zimbabwean Constantino Vice President Chiwenga, says she is ill and unable to stand … read more »
The heavenly event started with a Kenyan pastor announcing that he had invited Jesus to come down to his church, and minutes later white Jesus appeared - complete with long blond read more »
While Nigerian senators are calling for peace and unity, the Anglican Bishop of Aguata Diocese is warning of extravagant spending and reminding that Jesus Christ should be the ... Read more »
Human rights activist Tito Magoti has appeared at the Kisutu Magistrate's Court in Dar es Salaam on several charges including money laundering, four days after his arrest. ... Read more »
President George Weah in a radio interview, said former Vice President Joseph Boakai's political relevance is gone and there is no need to incite people to oust his government. He ... Read more »
Traditional beliefs in society are perpetuating girl-child marriages, Zimbabwe Gender Commission Chief Executive Officer, Virginia Muwanigwa has said. This comes after a ZimStats ... Read more »
Some parts of region have felt the effects of climate change in 2019. Nations experienced cyclones, droughts and rains that displaced millions of people and jeopardised livelihoods ... Read more »
The UK Charity Commission has indicted for fraud the board of trustees of the UK branch of Christ Embassy founded by televangelist, Chris Oyakhilome. This follows a five-year ... Read more »
The Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States have ruled that a 2015 policy that bans pregnant girls from studying in public schools is discriminatory and ... Read more »
State governors, under the umbrella of the Nigeria Governors Forum, have reaffirmed their acceptance to pay U.S.$82 minimum wage to workers in their respective states, but insisted ... Read more »
The United States has withdrawn its ambassador to Zambia following a row in which Daniel Foote criticised the jailing of a gay couple, embassy sourcesRead more »
The bill, among other things, contemplates the creation of assemblies of chiefs, regional assemblies, and councils, with each of the two regions having elected presidents, vice ... Read more »
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