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My Plans for Mo’Hits Reunion with Don Jazzy, Others – D’banj Opens Up on Future Collaboration

Eniola OladeleMarch 1, 2025

by Eniola OladeleMarch 1, 202505

Nigerian music icon D’banj has recently shared exciting plans for the much-anticipated reunion of the legendary Mo’Hits record label, a collective that changed the face...

Burna Boy Did Well – Daddy Freeze Defends Singer Amid Lamborghini Scandal, Praises His Efforts

Eniola OladeleMarch 1, 2025

by Eniola OladeleMarch 1, 202504

Controversial Nigerian media personality Daddy Freeze has come to the defense of Afro-fusion artist Burna Boy, following a public scandal involving a Lamborghini that recently...

Africa POLITICS

AfriForum Claims President Ramaphosa Has Sown Division in South Africa, Sparking Political Debate

Eniola OladeleFebruary 28, 2025

by Eniola OladeleFebruary 28, 202506

In a recent statement that has fueled ongoing political debates, South African civil rights organization AfriForum has accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of sowing division within...

Africa Health

Congo and WHO Investigate Mysterious Illness Cluster as Death Toll Reaches 60, Raising Alarm in the Region

Eniola OladeleFebruary 28, 2025

by Eniola OladeleFebruary 28, 202506

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are scrambling to investigate a mysterious illness that has claimed at least 60 lives in the...

Africa International News

At Least 11 Killed in Blasts at M23 Rally in Eastern DR Congo, Heightening Tensions in the Region

Eniola OladeleFebruary 28, 2025

by Eniola OladeleFebruary 28, 202507

At least 11 people have been killed and many more injured following a series of explosions at a rally organized by the M23 rebel group...

Africa POLITICS

President Ilham Aliyev and President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea-Bissau Hold Expanded Meeting Over Luncheon to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

Eniola OladeleFebruary 27, 2025

by Eniola OladeleFebruary 27, 202507

In a significant diplomatic engagement, President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea-Bissau convened for an expanded meeting over lunch. The...

Africa POLITICS

Burning Tires in Blantyre: Cost-of-Living Protests Spread to Malawian Capital Amid Rising Economic Strain

Eniola OladeleFebruary 27, 2025

by Eniola OladeleFebruary 27, 202508

Amid a rapidly deteriorating economic situation, protests in Malawi have intensified as the cost of living soars, sparking widespread unrest in the nation. The capital,...

Africa BUSINESS

Azerbaijan and Somalia Forge New Partnership with MoU on Oil and Gas Cooperation

Eniola OladeleFebruary 27, 2025

by Eniola OladeleFebruary 27, 2025011

In a significant development for global energy relations, Azerbaijan and Somalia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation in the...

Africa International News

Global Leaders to Meet in Kenya to Shape the Future of Urban Development

Eniola OladeleFebruary 27, 2025

by Eniola OladeleFebruary 27, 202508

World leaders, policymakers, urban planners, and key stakeholders are set to convene in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, this week for a landmark summit aimed at shaping...

Africa BUSINESS

Shoprite Joins Standard Bank UCount Programme After FNB Drops It from eBucks

Eniola OladeleFebruary 27, 2025

by Eniola OladeleFebruary 27, 202508

In a significant shift within South Africa’s rewards and loyalty programme landscape, Shoprite has announced its partnership with Standard Bank’s UCount Rewards programme, following its...

Africa ARTS & CULTURE International News

BETWEEN BORDERS – LOST IN THE SHADOWS OF A COLD COUNTRY

Eniola OladeleFebruary 26, 2025

by Eniola OladeleFebruary 26, 2025011

In a world where borders define destinies, what happens to those who slip through the cracks? A powerful tale of survival, resilience, and identity, Between...

Africa ECONOMY

OPEC Secretary General: Unlocking Africa’s Full Oil Potential is Utmost Priority

Eniola OladeleFebruary 26, 2025February 26, 2025

by Eniola OladeleFebruary 26, 2025February 26, 2025012

The Secretary General of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has emphasized that unlocking Africa’s full oil potential is a key priority for...

Africa International News Transportation

Death Toll in Sudan Military Plane Crash Rises to 46: Investigations Underway Amid National Tragedy

Eniola OladeleFebruary 26, 2025February 26, 2025

by Eniola OladeleFebruary 26, 2025February 26, 2025010

The death toll in the tragic crash of a Sudanese military plane has risen to 46, according to government officials. The plane, which was carrying...

Africa POLITICS

Dismal Performance in Gauteng and KZN Hurt ANC in Poll, Says Mbalula; Task Team Appointed to Address Concerns

Eniola OladeleFebruary 26, 2025

by Eniola OladeleFebruary 26, 2025013

In a candid admission, ANC National Executive Committee (NEC) member Fikile Mbalula has acknowledged that the party’s disappointing performance in the Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal (KZN)...

Africa ECONOMY

President Mwinyi to Officiate the European Union-Zanzibar Business Forum 2025

Eniola OladeleFebruary 26, 2025

by Eniola OladeleFebruary 26, 2025015

In a landmark move for Zanzibar’s economic growth and international relations, President Hussein Ali Mwinyi is set to officiate the much-anticipated European Union-Zanzibar Business Forum,...

Africa POLITICS

Ukraine Secures US Minerals Deal in Bid to Gain Trump’s Support

Eniola OladeleFebruary 26, 2025

by Eniola OladeleFebruary 26, 202509

Ukraine has finalized a significant minerals deal with the United States, aiming to strengthen its economic ties with Washington while strategically positioning itself to gain...

Africa TECHNOLOGY

Google Unveils Free Gemini Code Assist Tier for Individual Developers

Eniola OladeleFebruary 26, 2025

by Eniola OladeleFebruary 26, 2025011

Google LLC today made Gemini Code Assist, its artificial intelligence programming assistant, available at no charge for individual developers. The new free tier supports up...

Africa ECONOMY

UK Chancellor to Meet G20 Finance Ministers in South Africa for Key Economic Talks

Eniola OladeleFebruary 26, 2025

by Eniola OladeleFebruary 26, 202508

The PM’s announcement yesterday, the Chancellor will state that in a dangerous world the UK will not shy away from bolstering defence spending and will...

Africa International News

Britain Imposes Sanctions on Rwanda Over DRC Conflict

Eniola OladeleFebruary 26, 2025

by Eniola OladeleFebruary 26, 202508

In a decisive move, the United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on Rwanda due to its alleged involvement in the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic...

Africa BUSINESS

Fostering Productive Conflict: Transforming Workplace Tensions into Collaborative Success

Eniola OladeleFebruary 25, 2025

by Eniola OladeleFebruary 25, 2025014

Tension and disagreement are inherent to any workplace, but not all conflict is created equal. While unhealthy conflict can erode trust and stifle progress, healthy...

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