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In a recent operation in the Northern Cape province, South African police arrested eight Nigerian nationals allegedly involved in an altercation during a drug raid. According to police reports, the suspects not only resisted arrest but also vandalized vehicles and other property. During the...
In a recent announcement at the World Airport Awards in Frankfurt, Germany, Skytrax unveiled its rankings for the best airports in Africa for 2024. Cape Town International Airport in South Africa emerged as the continent's top airport, securing the prestigious title for its outstanding...
Kenya was struck by profound sorrow as its military chief, Gen. Francis Omondi Ogolla and nine other high-ranking officials lost their lives in a helicopter crash. The devastating incident occurred shortly after takeoff in a remote area of the country, President William Ruto confirmed. President...
A viral video circulating on social media allegedly shows a pastor from Congo sucking a congregant's breast in an apparent attempt to cure breast cancer. Nigerians have expressed disgust and outrage at the video, with many condemning the act as blasphemous and inappropriate for a religious...
South African airline CemAir has sparked controversy with its recent introduction of a closed toilet policy on select shorter flights, as reported by IOL. The decision, aimed at flights such as the route from Johannesburg to Maun, Botswana, has left passengers facing discomfort and...
An 80-year-old woman tragically lost her life during a safari expedition at the Kafue National Park in Zambia over the weekend when a male elephant attacked the safari vehicle she was in. The incident, captured in a video that circulated widely on social media, shows the large bull charging...
Nigerian sparked controversy by misidentifying Senegal's newly elected president's ethnicity as Fulani in a video. Senegalese citizens swiftly corrected the error, emphasizing that the president is Serer, not Fulani, and condemning tribalism. They asserted that in Senegal, ethnicity holds no...
A Ugandan man defended his family from a lion attack, fighting the predator for over two hours and killing it with his bare hands. Netizens applaud his bravery, likening him to Samson in the Bible. However, some doubt the incredible feat.
Gambia's National Assembly has voted to progress a bill aimed at overturning the ban on female genital cutting (FGC), potentially positioning the nation as the first globally to reverse such legislation. This move, spearheaded by lawmaker Almameh Gibba, has ignited a firestorm of controversy...
In a viral video, Ghanaian pastor Bishop Sam Owusu strongly criticized his congregation for attending Nigerian pastor Jerry Eze's NSPPD program in Ghana while allegedly neglecting support for local pastors. The impassioned address revealed the pastor's concern about Ghanaians labeling their...
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