Cameroon’s 93-year-old President has not been seen in public for 54 days—and in Cameroon, openly questioning his health can land you in trouble. On 7 June, President and First Lady left Cameroon for what officials described as a “brief private stay” in Switzerland. Since then, neither has appeared in public, addressed the nation, or provided… Continue reading Cameroon’s 93-year-old President has not been seen in public for 54 days—and in Cameroon, openly questioning his health can land you in trouble.
Category: AFRICA
UPND Leader Hichilema Faces Backlash Over Remarks Directed at Gary Nkombo
UPND Leader Hichilema Faces Backlash Over Remarks Directed at Gary Nkombo President Hakainde Hichilema is facing mounting criticism from women’s organisations, church bodies and civil society groups following remarks he made about former Local Government and Rural Development Minister Gary Nkombo during a political rally in Southern Province over the weekend. During the event, Hichilema… Continue reading UPND Leader Hichilema Faces Backlash Over Remarks Directed at Gary Nkombo
THEY SAID AFRICA CAN’T MANUFACTURE. SENEGAL JUST OPENED A FACTORY THAT PROVES THEM WRONG
THEY SAID AFRICA CAN’T MANUFACTURE. SENEGAL JUST OPENED A FACTORY THAT PROVES THEM WRONG President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal didn’t hold a conference. He didn’t make a promise. He cut the ribbon on a real factory AVCI Global Industrie sitting right in the heart of Diamniadio. Senegal was buying its own military uniforms from… Continue reading THEY SAID AFRICA CAN’T MANUFACTURE. SENEGAL JUST OPENED A FACTORY THAT PROVES THEM WRONG
Miss South Africa Finalist Facing Deportation …She was born of a Nigerian father, they cancelled her nationality and want her deported…
Miss South Africa Finalist Facing Deportation …She was born of a Nigerian father, they cancelled her nationality and want her deported… Former Miss Universe Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina has expressed frustration after a South African court postponed a decision in her deportation case until August 19. Prosecutors say she is an undocumented foreign national, and want… Continue reading Miss South Africa Finalist Facing Deportation …She was born of a Nigerian father, they cancelled her nationality and want her deported…
Museveni claims President Cyril Ramaphosa told him that “enemies of the ANC” were behind the recent wave of anti-illegal immigration protests in South Africa
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni claims President Cyril Ramaphosa told him that “enemies of the ANC” were behind the recent wave of anti-illegal immigration protests in South Africa. Addressing returnees from South Africa on Sunday, Museveni said he had spoken to Ramaphosa on the phone about alleged xenophobia and told him that South Africa had “betrayed… Continue reading Museveni claims President Cyril Ramaphosa told him that “enemies of the ANC” were behind the recent wave of anti-illegal immigration protests in South Africa
AFRICA’S BEST PRESIDENT” MEETS “THE FUTURE OF AFRICA” AS JULIUS MALEMA RECEIVES A HERO’S WELCOME FROM BOTSWANA PRESIDENT DUMA BOKO, LEAVING SUPPORTERS CELEBRATING A MOMENT THEY SAY SYMBOLISES A NEW ERA OF AFRICAN LEADERSHIP
“AFRICA’S BEST PRESIDENT” MEETS “THE FUTURE OF AFRICA” AS JULIUS MALEMA RECEIVES A HERO’S WELCOME FROM BOTSWANA PRESIDENT DUMA BOKO, LEAVING SUPPORTERS CELEBRATING A MOMENT THEY SAY SYMBOLISES A NEW ERA OF AFRICAN LEADERSHIP EFF President Julius Malema met Botswana President Duma Boko during the Botswana National Front (BNF) National Conference, where the two leaders… Continue reading AFRICA’S BEST PRESIDENT” MEETS “THE FUTURE OF AFRICA” AS JULIUS MALEMA RECEIVES A HERO’S WELCOME FROM BOTSWANA PRESIDENT DUMA BOKO, LEAVING SUPPORTERS CELEBRATING A MOMENT THEY SAY SYMBOLISES A NEW ERA OF AFRICAN LEADERSHIP
SOUTH AFRICA BACKS PATRICE MOTSEPE TO BECOME THE FIRST AFRICAN PRESIDENT OF FIFA, A MOVE THAT COULD MAKE HISTORY FOR THE CONTINENT
SOUTH AFRICA BACKS PATRICE MOTSEPE TO BECOME THE FIRST AFRICAN PRESIDENT OF FIFA, A MOVE THAT COULD MAKE HISTORY FOR THE CONTINENT South Africa has officially backed CAF President Patrice Motsepe to eventually become the first African to lead FIFA, the organisation that governs world football. The endorsement comes as current FIFA President Gianni Infantino… Continue reading SOUTH AFRICA BACKS PATRICE MOTSEPE TO BECOME THE FIRST AFRICAN PRESIDENT OF FIFA, A MOVE THAT COULD MAKE HISTORY FOR THE CONTINENT
CONGOLESE BOXER ROMÉO “BOLOLO” KATOMPA REPORTEDLY DIES AFTER BEING BURNED ALIVE IN JOHANNESBURG AS REPORTS LINK THE ATTACK TO SUSPECTED XENOPHOBIC VIOLENCE
CONGOLESE BOXER ROMÉO “BOLOLO” KATOMPA REPORTEDLY DIES AFTER BEING BURNED ALIVE IN JOHANNESBURG AS REPORTS LINK THE ATTACK TO SUSPECTED XENOPHOBIC VIOLENCE The Congolese boxing community is mourning the reported death of professional boxer Roméo “Bololo” Katompa, who is said to have died after being burned alive in Johannesburg. Katompa, a former sparring partner of… Continue reading CONGOLESE BOXER ROMÉO “BOLOLO” KATOMPA REPORTEDLY DIES AFTER BEING BURNED ALIVE IN JOHANNESBURG AS REPORTS LINK THE ATTACK TO SUSPECTED XENOPHOBIC VIOLENCE
FIKILE MBALULA SAYS “WHITE PEOPLE ARE THE PROBLEM” DURING ANC ADDRESS, SPARKING OUTRAGE AND A FRESH DEBATE OVER RACE AND POLITICAL RHETORIC IN SOUTH AFRICA
FIKILE MBALULA SAYS “WHITE PEOPLE ARE THE PROBLEM” DURING ANC ADDRESS, SPARKING OUTRAGE AND A FRESH DEBATE OVER RACE AND POLITICAL RHETORIC IN SOUTH AFRICA ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has sparked widespread debate after making remarks during an ANC address in which he said “white people are the problem.” The comments have drawn strong reactions… Continue reading FIKILE MBALULA SAYS “WHITE PEOPLE ARE THE PROBLEM” DURING ANC ADDRESS, SPARKING OUTRAGE AND A FRESH DEBATE OVER RACE AND POLITICAL RHETORIC IN SOUTH AFRICA
JULIUS MALEMA DEFENDS HIS LEADERSHIP STYLE, SAYS “CALL ME A DICTATOR, BUT I’M DOING MY WORK” AS HE EXPLAINS WHY HE PAYS ATTENTION TO EVERY DETAIL
JULIUS MALEMA DEFENDS HIS LEADERSHIP STYLE, SAYS “CALL ME A DICTATOR, BUT I’M DOING MY WORK” AS HE EXPLAINS WHY HE PAYS ATTENTION TO EVERY DETAIL EFF leader Julius Malema has defended his hands-on leadership style, saying he does not mind being called a dictator if it means getting the job done. Speaking during a… Continue reading JULIUS MALEMA DEFENDS HIS LEADERSHIP STYLE, SAYS “CALL ME A DICTATOR, BUT I’M DOING MY WORK” AS HE EXPLAINS WHY HE PAYS ATTENTION TO EVERY DETAIL