Sudan migrants die as boat sinks off Tunisia
[ad_1] A total of 13 bodies have been recovered, while 27 people are still missing, an official says. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] A total of 13 bodies have been recovered, while 27 people are still missing, an official says. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger's request to withdraw presents a crucial opportunity to improve the regional bloc's functioning. On 8 February, the Mediation and Security Council of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will hold a special session in Abuja. The ministerial-level meeting will discuss political and security issues, including the withdrawals of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger from the organisation. This follows the announcement on 28 January by the three countries' military leaders that the nations […]
[ad_1] Nigeria had looked like they would close out victory against South Africa inside 90 minutes on Wednesday, with Troost-Ekong's penalty putting them ahead in the 67th minute.Victor Osimhen thought he had made it 2-0 with five minutes to go - but in a major twist Bafana Bafana were awarded a penalty for a foul in the build-up to that goal following a Video Assistant Referee review, allowing Teboho Mokoena […]
[ad_1] Underwater blasting and detonation of explosives by the South Africa Navy began at the Marine Protected area of False Bay, which hosts a sizable colony of endangered African penguins. The underwater blasting raises deep concerns about the possible harm to marine creatures in False Bay. In response to the incident, Dr. Aliou Ba, Ocean Campaigner at Greenpeace Africa said: "We express our support to all the communities of Simon's Town who have experienced this sad event last week. Our […]
[ad_1] With his two penalty saves, Nwabali proved that the Eagles have finally found a goaltender that can be relied upon. The tension was palpable, particularly as the game reached the penalty shootout, evoking memories of South Africa's goalkeeper, Ronwen Williams, saving four out of five kicks against Cape Verde. However, Nigerian fans need not have been concerned, as Stanley Nwabali, who plays for Chippa United in South Africa, saved two of Bafana Bafana's four penalties, propelling the Super Eagles […]
[ad_1] A murder suspect who fled the US after allegedly killing his girlfriend has mysteriously escaped police custody in Kenya. 41-year-old Kelvin Kangethe was arrested last week while leaving a club in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, after months-long manhunt by Kenyan and US authorities. A court had allowed police to hold him for 30 days awaiting his extradition. But Kenyan police have disclosed that Mr Kangethe managed to walk out of […]
[ad_1] But the main focus has been on music - with Nigerians maintaining Afrobeats is in a class of its own, and saying South Africans should stick to dancing to amapiano, the South African blend of hip-hop, soul and slowed-down house music that has also gained global popularity in recent years. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Trade unions have warned that the 15% tax on domestic users will worsen the cost-of-living crisis. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Kelvin Kangethe was being detained in Kenya pending the processing of his extradition to the US. [ad_2] Source link