[ANGOP] Luanda -The Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) kicked off on Tuesday morning, in Luanda, to analyse the political situation in the DR Congo, Lesotho and consolidate aspects relating to the southern Africa region, among other issues.
[allAfrica] Cape Town -An African scientist on the cutting edge of research into drugs which have the potential to both protect and cure people from malaria in a single dose has been named as one of "the world's 50 greatest leaders" by Fortune, the American business magazine.
[The Conversation Africa] South Africa's parliament is currently debating amendments to the Labour Relations Act that will change how workers can go on strike. For example, the amendments would require trade unions to hold secret ballots to decide on strike action and introduce a mechanism where strikes could be resolved through an advisory arbitration panel.
'I don't want to be glib but you can see the poorest of the poor and there is still a smile on a face,' the president’s son said during a trip to promote luxury condos.
After spending the...
“We have seen the light, and we are not going back to darkness!” – Hon Sam Okey Mbonu
In a star-studded Event, featuring Hollywood Stars, business executives, and professionals, including...
A comedy sketch that featured a Chinese woman in blackface has drawn accusations of racism after being broadcast on Chinese state television's Lunar New Year variety show, although some people were left...
Former American ambassadors to 48 African nations have urged President Donald Trump to reassess his views on Africa and its citizens after he was reported to have referred to nations there as “shithole...
President Donald Trump of United States decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel was condemned by 128 countries in a United Nations vote . Nine countries supported the US' decision,...
President Trump on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 officially recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, reversing nearly seven decades of American foreign policy. Mr. Trump made the formal announcement during a speech in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House, with Vice President Mike Pence standing behind him.
Born and raised in Houston to Nigerian parents, George Iloka had to talk his way into playing American football as a kid, but once he convinced his mom, he made the most of a college career at Boise State, and onwards to Cincinnati. George Iloka attended Kempner High School in Sugar Land, Texas.
Now one of the premier safeties in the league, Iloka talks to KweséESPN about the Bengals' mixed season (3-4), his favourite players to watch, his...
Governor Willie Obiano of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, has won the 2017 governorship election in Anambra State. Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC announced the results few minutes ago, AFRIPOL has earlier projected incumbent Governor Willie Obiano as the winner of Anambra polls of Saturday November 18 2017 election
Complete Results of the votes in various local government areas :
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lmost every high schooler is familiar with at least one of Chinua Achebe's acclaimed novels. The Nigerian author penned numerous curriculum essentials, including Things Fall Apart, Arrow of God, and A Man of the People. Today, Google is honoring Achebe's lasting legacy with a Doodle in his image, celebrating him what would have been his 87th birthday.
In Achebe's obituary in March 2013, The New York Times described the author...
The bar clock ticked. Jane stubbed out her cigarette, lit another and dropped the pack on the table. I stared at her. She had a perpetual smile which never reached her glassy, expressionless eyes. On my left was Sunny. I still have not worked out why he is so attached to her though he has told me she could cook. She smokes like mad. Here she is, scattering cigarette ash on the floor in spite of the ring of ash trays around...
President Donald Trump congratulated a group of African leaders Wednesday for providing the means by which his friends are getting rich.
Speaking at a luncheon, Trump said, "I've so many friends going to your countries trying to get rich, I congratulate you.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday was met with silence when he congratulated the leaders of African countries on the continent's economic progress, telling them,...
Dr. Victor Ide-Okoye is a first-class Chief in Igbo land and a cultural icon who has earned numerous chieftaincy titles from different traditional rulers in Igboland. But he says that the recognition that gives him the most joy was the prestigious “Ichie” title that was conferred on him by his ancestral home town, Umuoji. The “Ichie” title is solely reserved for men of honor and impeccable integrity. Dr. Victor Ide-Okoye holds a Bachelor...