Libyan factions declare ceasefire following 2 days of peace talks in Geneva
After two days of peace talks in Geneva, a tentative ceasefire has been called in the restive North African country. Although they sent no representatives to Switzerland, Islamists have agreed to halt the fighting.The Islamist-backed militia alliance that took over Tripoli and installed its own government announced a ceasefire on Friday, following a breakthrough in […]
Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt’s Red Sea Coast
Many countries in North Africa boast an enviable location on the sea. Some visitors head to Morocco, Egypt and Tunisia for the ancient culture and striking architecture. But after exploring the desert landscape and culture, there’s still plenty of relaxing, scuba-diving and windsurfing to be experienced at the area’s lovely beaches. Egypt Visitors to Egypt […]
There is an African answer to terror
Last week Ugandan authorities discovered an al-Shabab terrorist cell operating in our biggest city, Kampala. Explosives were discovered in the raid, and there is little doubt that this group of terrorists had no other intention but to cause carnage on the streets of the city.It is not the first time we have had to face […]
Negative perceptions about Africa:Not everyone in Africa has Ebola! says Angelique Kidjo
Singer Angelique Kidjo is a symbol of Africa’s creativity, energy and beauty. Her music is a unique blend of her own very West African heritage combined with funk, jazz and Latin music, and much more.From the small country of Benin, she has won awards and recognition around the world. But Kidjo is also a champion […]
Shell to pay £55m as compensation for oil spills
Shell Oil Company has paid the sum of £55m (N15.4bn) as compensation to communities devastated by oil spills in the Niger Delta region of the country. Amnesty International and the Centre for Environment, Human Rights and Development, yesterday, said the payment of compensation which was long-overdue, was an important victory for the victims. The oil […]
No China Cheap phones for Africa says Huawei
Here’s some news, in just the first week of the New Year, which may not be very exciting to most people keen to buy new but low-cost smartphones.Huawei – the Chinese firm known to have introduced most people to their first smartphone experience with the low-priced Huawei IDEOS phone – now says that it’s not […]
Nigerian celebrities unveil what they will do differently in 2015
No architect can build a massive edifice without a plan. Likewise, no entertainer can make waves without a tactic. Its a new year and our entertainers are ready to up their game, taking their craft to the next level. In this eye opening exclusive, your top entertainers unveil what they will be doing differently in […]
Yaya Toure wins fourth African Player of the Year
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has become the first player to be named Confederation of African Football African Footballer of the Year four years in a row.Toure, 31, was nominated after playing a pivotal role in winning the Premier League and League Cup.He also helped Ivory Coast qualify for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations.Toure […]
Turkish Airlines stops flying to Libya
Turkish Airlines, the last foreign airline operating in Libya, has suspended flights to Misrata, the only city it was flying to in the country.Airlines suspended flights to Libya in July after fighting broke out in the capital between rival militias at Tripoli’s main international airport. Local companies began operating from Tripoli’s Mitiga airport and Turkish […]
Ebola vaccine trial begins
Scientists at Oxford University have begun immunising healthy volunteers with a new Ebola vaccine.In September last year a separate trial of another Ebola vaccine got under way in the city.This latest trial involves 72 volunteers aged 18-50.Initial tests in monkeys showed the vaccine, developed by Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson and Johnson, gave complete protection […]
