Maiduguri In Rumble Battle As Nigeria Army Clash With Boko Haram Terrorist
Abuja – Nigerian government forces were fighting Islamist insurgents 35km outside Borno state capital Maiduguri on Friday to try to stop any attack on the
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Setback For Gay Rights In Gambia
Gambia’s President Yahya Jammeh really doesn’t like homosexuals. And because he’s been in
Ebola Could Hit 15 Countries Across Africa
Study of how disease has spread in past finds 22million people may be at risk of infection In a world first, Oxford scientists have created
Oscar Pistorius Guilty Of Culpable Homicide – But Not Of Murder
Oscar Pistorius is also found guilty of one weapons charge, but not guilty of murdering Reeva Steenkamp Oscar Pistorius has been found guilty of culpable
Putin Signs Law Requiring Terrorists’ Relatives To Pay For Damages
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed into law a bill that forces relatives of terrorists to pay for damages caused by their attacks. It also
Oil Hits Two-Year Low As Supplies Build
Brent crude dropped to a two-year low below $97 a barrel on Thursday, falling for a sixth straight session as mounting supply and weak demand
US Implementing Development Programmes In Libya
A United States Agency for International Development (USAID) spokesperson today said that US government sponsored initiatives are still operative in Libya. This week, the US
Maternal Health Activists Battle Awaits Supreme Court Verdict
By Andante Okanya KAMPALA – A petition by maternal health activists seeking to compel Government to provide essential adequate kits in referral hospitals for the mothers’
Obama, Victims' Families Pause To Remember 9/11
New York – Politicians, dignitaries and victims’ relatives were gathering in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania on Thursday to commemorate the nearly 3 000 people
Obama, Victims’ Families Pause To Remember 9/11
New York – Politicians, dignitaries and victims’ relatives were gathering in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania on Thursday to commemorate the nearly 3 000 people
Court Hitch For Greek Privatization Project
Athens – Greece’s top privatisation project, the long-awaited development of the former Athens airport, is facing new delays after a court found procedural problems in
Bills Gates' Foundation Donates Record $50million To Fight Ebola In West Africa
‘By fighting Ebola now, we can make sure it doesn’t become an endemic in [West] Africa,’ the Microsoft co-founder tweeted on Wednesday. The donation is
Bills Gates’ Foundation Donates Record $50million To Fight Ebola In West Africa
‘By fighting Ebola now, we can make sure it doesn’t become an endemic in [West] Africa,’ the Microsoft co-founder tweeted on Wednesday. The donation is
Myanmar Lifts Curfew In Rakhine
Yangon – Myanmar on Thursday lifted a curfew imposed in June 2012 when clashes between Buddhists and minority Muslims erupted throughout western Rakhine state, killing
Men Who Tried To Kill Former Rwandan general sentenced to eight years
A SOUTH African court has issued a stern warning to those who hunt down foreign nationals who have sought refuge in the country. The warning
Pressure Builds In Absa Currie Cup
#1891 Man – The 1982 Currie Cup season saw the resurgence of Western Province under the guidance of Dawie Snyman. During the season they played
South African Judge Clears Pistorius Of Murder
Athlete still faces prospect of conviction for manslaughter Judge Thokozile Masipa delivers her judgement in the trial of Olympic and Paralympic track star Oscar
Women Empowerment Recognized By Gambia’s Icon Of Progress -Veep Tells Development Forum On Gender
The vice president of the Republic and Women’s Affairs minister has told delegates attending a development forum on gender Wednesday that gender equality and empowerment
The Victims’ Families Have Waited For Justice For The Deaths Of Their Love Ones…
Uganda’s authorities have never investigated killings by security forces during two days of
20 Police Still Missing After Boko Haram Attack
Twenty Nigerian police officers are still missing three weeks after Boko Haram fighters attacked a training academy outside the remote north-eastern town of Gwoza, the