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Kenya’s Visa-Free Policy Raise Criticism
In a bid to encourage tourism and foster easier travel within Africa, Kenya recently implemented a policy offering visa-free entry to all foreigners....
Rwanda Ban Kenya’s Antifungal Drug
Rwandan health authorities have taken swift action following safety concerns surrounding antifungal tablets produced in Kenya. The Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (RFDA)...
Former UNESCO Director, Senegalese Minister Amadou Mbow, Dies At 103
A former Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Amadou Mahtar Mbow, and a key figure in African education...
Diesel Prices Surge By 64.58 Per Cent In August, Worsening Financial Strain For Consumers
Nigerians faced a rise in diesel prices in August 2024, as the cost of diesel increased by 64.58 per cent compared to the...
Mali’s President Vows Fierce Fight Against Terrorism During 64th Independence Anniversary
Mali’s transitional president, Colonel Assimi Goïta, has vowed to fight to eliminate terrorism in the country fiercely. After a military parade celebrating Mali’s...
DJ Cuppy Becomes First British-Nigerian To Host UNGA Opening Session, Launches Fund For African Students
Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy and daughter of Nigeria billionaire Femi Otedola, made history by becoming the first British-Nigerian to host...
Meta Suspends African Stream’s Backup Account on Instagram
Social media company Meta has suspended African Stream’s backup account on Instagram three days after permanently banning its official account across Facebook and...
Despite Assuming Office Illegally, Tinubu Calls for Democratic Process in Edo Election
President Bola Tinubu, who “won” the 2023 presidential election in a controversially contested manner and with a low vote of confidence, has urged...
NMCN Reopens Verification Portal Exempting Nurses With Less Than 2 Years Work Experience
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has re-opened its verification portal with a new guideline mandating two years of post-qualification experience...
Okonjo-Iweala Seeks Second Term As WTO DG
Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, has announced her intention to seek a second four-year term in office. Okonjo-Iweala,...
Sweden to Offer Immigrants $34,000 to Return Home
Sweden has announced it will increase grants to $34,000 for immigrants who will return to their home countries. Starting in 2026, those who...
PDP Suspends Dino Melaye Over Anti-party Activities, Alleged Misconduct
The Kogi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended former Senator Dino Melaye. Melaye was suspended by the party’s executive...