Posts Tagged: Africa
Boko Haram Publishes Video Of Suicide Bombing Of Nigeria Newspaper, Threatens Others
A radical Islamist sect published a video Tuesday showing a smiling suicide bomber drive into the offices of a major Nigerian newspaper and blow himself up, an attack that killed at least three people and made journalists a new target
Boko Haram Publishes Video Of Suicide Bombing Of Nigeria Newspaper, Threatens Others
A radical Islamist sect published a video Tuesday showing a smiling suicide bomber drive into the offices of a major Nigerian newspaper and blow himself up, an attack that killed at least three people and made journalists a new target
Kony2012 Video Goes Viral, And So Do Concerns About Its Producers
A video calling to bring a notorious Ugandan warlord to justice has gone massively viral online, but serious concerns have also been raised about the group responsible for posting it. The so-called Kony2012 initiative, launched by the non-profit group Invisible Children,
Kony2012 Video Goes Viral, And So Do Concerns About Its Producers
A video calling to bring a notorious Ugandan warlord to justice has gone massively viral online, but serious concerns have also been raised about the group responsible for posting it. The so-called Kony2012 initiative, launched by the non-profit group Invisible Children,
South Africa Apologizes Over Nigerian Deportations, Faults Airport Health Officials
South Africa apologized Thursday for a mass deportation of Nigerians, trying to contain a diplomatic spat that has again focused attention on its sometimes strained relations with the rest of the continent. “We wish to humbly apologize to them, and
South Africa Apologizes Over Nigerian Deportations, Faults Airport Health Officials
South Africa apologized Thursday for a mass deportation of Nigerians, trying to contain a diplomatic spat that has again focused attention on its sometimes strained relations with the rest of the continent. “We wish to humbly apologize to them, and
US General: 3 Africa terror Groups May Collaborate
Terrorist groups in Somalia, North Africa and Nigeria are eyeing ways to coordinate their training, funding and terror activities, triggering increased U.S. national security worries, the top American commander for Africa told Congress on Wednesday. Army Gen. Carter Ham said
US General: 3 Africa terror Groups May Collaborate
Terrorist groups in Somalia, North Africa and Nigeria are eyeing ways to coordinate their training, funding and terror activities, triggering increased U.S. national security worries, the top American commander for Africa told Congress on Wednesday. Army Gen. Carter Ham said
Youssou N’dour Injured During Senegal Rally
Youssou Ndour, the Senegalese music star and opposition activist, was injured in the leg after being hit by a projectile at the scene of a banned rally in Dakar. “Youssou Ndour was injured in the left leg, he has been
Youssou N’dour Injured During Senegal Rally
Youssou Ndour, the Senegalese music star and opposition activist, was injured in the leg after being hit by a projectile at the scene of a banned rally in Dakar. “Youssou Ndour was injured in the left leg, he has been
South African Police Arrest ‘Resurrected’ Singer
South African police arrested a man on Monday after he claimed to be a popular musician who died in 2009, sparking a frenzy among the singer’s fans. Claiming that he is the late Zulu traditional music singer Khulekani Khumalo, also
South African Police Arrest ‘Resurrected’ Singer
South African police arrested a man on Monday after he claimed to be a popular musician who died in 2009, sparking a frenzy among the singer’s fans. Claiming that he is the late Zulu traditional music singer Khulekani Khumalo, also
MEND Claims Attack On Oil Pipeline
ABUJA – Militants in southern Nigeria claimed to have blown up a pipeline belonging to the Agip Oil Company, and threatened more attacks. The oil company has not confirmed the attack, which the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger
MEND Claims Attack On Oil Pipeline
ABUJA – Militants in southern Nigeria claimed to have blown up a pipeline belonging to the Agip Oil Company, and threatened more attacks. The oil company has not confirmed the attack, which the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger
Don’t recognise Libya’s NTC, Mugabe tells AU
CAPE TOWN – Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has warned that Africa might be re-colonised if leaders fail to handle issues as the continent’s founding fathers used to do, his country’s Herald website reported on Tuesday. According to the report, Mugabe
Don’t recognise Libya’s NTC, Mugabe tells AU
CAPE TOWN – Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has warned that Africa might be re-colonised if leaders fail to handle issues as the continent’s founding fathers used to do, his country’s Herald website reported on Tuesday. According to the report, Mugabe
Star Actor, Lekkinson is Dead
Popular actor, Olalekan Oladipupo a.k.a. Lekkinson is dead. Oladipupo died yesterday at the Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, Osun State. Investigations revealed that the man died of a heart related ailment. His health was said to have relapsed yesterday
Star Actor, Lekkinson is Dead
Popular actor, Olalekan Oladipupo a.k.a. Lekkinson is dead. Oladipupo died yesterday at the Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, Osun State. Investigations revealed that the man died of a heart related ailment. His health was said to have relapsed yesterday
Keshi, Amokachi to Cut Down Nations Cup TV Appearances
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi and his assistant Daniel Amokachi will reduce their fringe work as television analysts during the Africa Nations Cup. Keshi and Amokachi are due in South Africa as expert analysts for satellite television channel Supersport during the
Keshi, Amokachi to Cut Down Nations Cup TV Appearances
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi and his assistant Daniel Amokachi will reduce their fringe work as television analysts during the Africa Nations Cup. Keshi and Amokachi are due in South Africa as expert analysts for satellite television channel Supersport during the
Secretary Clinton to Travel to Liberia, Cote d’Ivoire, Togo and Cape Verde
Secretary Clinton will travel to Liberia, Cote d’Ivoire, Togo and Cape Verde on January 16 – 17, 2012 to demonstrate U.S. commitment to post-conflict return to peace, good governance and economic development as well as to emphasize U.S. focus on
Secretary Clinton to Travel to Liberia, Cote d’Ivoire, Togo and Cape Verde
Secretary Clinton will travel to Liberia, Cote d’Ivoire, Togo and Cape Verde on January 16 – 17, 2012 to demonstrate U.S. commitment to post-conflict return to peace, good governance and economic development as well as to emphasize U.S. focus on
Boko Haram leader challenges President Jonathan
The leader of a radical Islamist sect has challenged the authority of Nigeria’s president in an online video, promising more attacks in a nation increasingly overcome by unrest and divided by religion. The video of Imam Abubakar Shekau cements his leadership in the
Boko Haram leader challenges President Jonathan
The leader of a radical Islamist sect has challenged the authority of Nigeria’s president in an online video, promising more attacks in a nation increasingly overcome by unrest and divided by religion. The video of Imam Abubakar Shekau cements his leadership in the
Occupy Nigeria: One die in Kano protests
A 15 year old boy was shot dead by policemen this afternoon at the Government House in Kano, Nigeria. Thousands of protesters had massed in front of the Government House protesting the subsidy removal policy. The protesters had attempted to
Occupy Nigeria: One die in Kano protests
A 15 year old boy was shot dead by policemen this afternoon at the Government House in Kano, Nigeria. Thousands of protesters had massed in front of the Government House protesting the subsidy removal policy. The protesters had attempted to
3 Killed as Nigerians Strike Against End of Fuel Subsidy
Mass strikes and protests against the end of a consumer fuel subsidy took place as planned Monday in Nigeria, despite an emergency session held in the House of Representatives on Sunday to avert the economic shutdown. The protests sparked clashes
3 Killed as Nigerians Strike Against End of Fuel Subsidy
Mass strikes and protests against the end of a consumer fuel subsidy took place as planned Monday in Nigeria, despite an emergency session held in the House of Representatives on Sunday to avert the economic shutdown. The protests sparked clashes
Guinea-Bissau president dies
President Malam Bacai Sanha, who was elected in this tiny, coup-prone nation on Africa’s western coast about two years ago after the previous leader was assassinated, died Monday in Paris after a lengthy hospitalisation. No immediate cause was given but
Guinea-Bissau president dies
President Malam Bacai Sanha, who was elected in this tiny, coup-prone nation on Africa’s western coast about two years ago after the previous leader was assassinated, died Monday in Paris after a lengthy hospitalisation. No immediate cause was given but
Nas’ concert promoter stranded in Angola
Nas’ concert promoter who was kidnapped at gunpoint in Angola is still stuck in the country — caught in a legal stalemate between Nas and the guy who allegedly kidnapped him .. and it’s getting worse by the day. Patrick
Nas’ concert promoter stranded in Angola
Nas’ concert promoter who was kidnapped at gunpoint in Angola is still stuck in the country — caught in a legal stalemate between Nas and the guy who allegedly kidnapped him .. and it’s getting worse by the day. Patrick
