Africa

[ad_1] A Chinese convict who is serving a one-year jail term for theft in Ghana, has escaped. Wang Xiao absconded while receiving medical care at a hospital in the capital, Accra. He was being held at the Nsawam Prison in the south of the country. Officials of the Ghana Prisons Service say he reported being sick last Wednesday and was taken to a nearby hospital. But he escaped from the […]

[ad_1] Hope is fading as an operation to save over 20 miners trapped in northern Ethiopia enters the fourth day without any success. The over 20 artisanal miners were trapped in the Delanta district while searching for opal gemstones. It is however not clear the exact number of individuals trapped, and the challenging terrain has made rescue efforts difficult. Hundreds of locals are trying to dig openings for the miners, […]

[ad_1] Ivory Coast began the tournament as the underdogs of Afcon but rose to become champions. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] Protesters demand that foreign powers use their influence over Rwanda to curb conflict in the east. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] When Kenyan athlete Kelvin Kiptum spoke to the BBC in 2023 he candidly reflected about beating the world record of his hero Elid Kipchoge.Following his tragic death, many have shared their tributes honouring the young athlete.Produced and edited by Brian Khisa [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] Nigerians are finding ways to get over the heartbreak of losing the Africa Cup of Nations final. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] Kenyan athlete Kelvin Kiptum was on the cusp of greatness when his life was cut short in an accident. [ad_2] Source link