Several African countries have called on Israel to show restraint as its war cabinet meets to decide whether to retaliate against an unprecedented Iranian aerial attack on Saturday night. Iran said it carried out the assault in response to an Israeli air strike on its consulate in Damascus on 1 April that killed Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps officers. The attack involved more than 300 drones and missiles - the vast […]
South African footballer Luke Fleurs has been shot dead in a car hijacking, police say. The shooting took place at a petrol station on Wednesday night in the Johannesburg suburb of Florida. The 24-year-old Kaizer Chiefs star was waiting to be attended to when he was approached by unknown gunmen, who ordered him to get out of the vehicle. One of the suspects is reported to have fled the scene […]
The African Union Commission has fallen victim to cybercrime after fraudsters deployed artificial intelligence tools to impersonate the continental body’s head Moussa Faki. Mr Faki who is the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, the secretariat of the African Union routinely writes to global leaders whenever he needs to place a call. Such a letter is formally known as note verbale and is the standard procedure for scheduling meetings between […]
The international athletics governing body World Athletics has nominated three African athletes for this year’s Women’s World Athlete of the Year award. Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon and Tigist Assefa and Gudaf Tsegay, both Ethiopian, are among the 11 female athletes nominated for this year’s awards, after displaying remarkable performances in this year's athletics season. Tigist won the Berlin marathon in September, setting a new women's marathon world record. […]
South African anti-apartheid struggle veteran Aziz Pahad has died aged 82, his family announced. He passed away at his home in Johannesburg on Wednesday evening, a statement said. The family described him as a patriot and freedom fighter who dedicated his life to the governing ANC party and serving South Africans. Mr Pahad joined the struggle against apartheid rule from a very young age. In 1964 he went into exile […]
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to partner African countries for sustainable development of the continent. Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Mary Ogbe stated this during the briefing of the Diplomatic Community on the up coming Africa Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit AFNIS-2023, in Abuja. She explained that the collaboration would showcase the vast mineral deposits thereby attracting investment to the region. "This […]
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to partner with African countries for sustainable development of the continent. Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Mary Ogbe stated this during the briefing of the Diplomatic Community on the upcoming Africa Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit AFNIS-2023, in Abuja. She explained that the collaboration would showcase the vast mineral deposits thereby attracting investment to the region. "This […]
The African Union has rejected the use of force in Niger after a contentious 10-hour meeting of its peace and security council, Le Monde reported on Wednesday, citing several diplomats who were present. The decision, which is expected to be formally announced later Wednesday, will boost the military junta that deposed President Mohamed Bazoum on January 26 and make a military intervention by Niger’s West African neighbors less likely. The […]
Welcome to our extraordinary breakfast show, where the sun has just begun to peek over the horizon, and the world is ripe with endless possibilities. From the early hours of 5AM to 10AM on weekdays, we invite you to indulge in a symphony of captivating content that will set the perfect tone for your day.
close
