China has expressed strong support for South Africa’s efforts in holding Israel accountable at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over alleged genocide in Gaza. This praise was highlighted in a joint statement issued on Monday after Chinese President…
NOMCEBO Zuma, the 21-year-old daughter of South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma, was officially confirmed as the fiancée of King Mswati III during Eswatini’s annual Reed Dance ceremony. The traditional event took place at the Ludzidzini Royal Village in Lobamba,…
MALI’S military junta has entered into a significant defence agreement with Chinese arms manufacturer Norinco, marking a new chapter in the country’s military strategy. The deal, finalised on Monday in Beijing, was signed by Mali’s Defence Minister Sadio Camara…
THE ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing takes place under the theme of ‘Joining hands to advance modernisation and build a high-level China-Africa community with a shared future’. But how shared can that future be between the Asian economic giant…
THE Mastercard Foundation is set to host two significant events during the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79) on September 22, 2024. These events will spotlight critical issues surrounding girls’ education and women’s economic empowerment in Africa, taking place…
Ugandan marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei, who represented her country at last month’s Paris Olympics, is in critical condition after suffering burns over 75 percent of her body. According to local media reports on Monday, the injuries were allegedly inflicted by…
CHIDIMMA Adetshina, a beauty queen who recently became the target of xenophobic abuse in South Africa, has revealed that the ordeal has left her seeking therapy. Adetshina, who was a finalist in the Miss South Africa pageant, faced criticism because, despite…
A BRITISH citizen, Andrew Wynne, has expressed confusion over accusations by Nigerian authorities that he is involved in a plot to overthrow the country’s government. Nigerian police allege that Wynne and an accomplice have orchestrated a network of sleeper…
By Inusa Ndahi, Maiduguri VICE-President Kashim Shettima, Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, among others were among thousands of dignitaries who attended the funeral prayer for the mother of the former senator representing Borno Central, Baba Kaka Bashir Garbai. The…
THE Zamfara State Government has called for partnership with the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) in the fight against drug abuse and human trafficking. The Executive Secretary, Zamfara State Substance Abuse Control and Human Trafficking Agency, Mr Ishaq Anka, a…
