African athletes at the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic [Sport]
Sport attention this February shifts to the city of Pyeongchang in South Korea for the 2018 Winter Olympic Games. The first official event kicked off on Wednesday … source
Nigeria: Deadly attacks in the Northeast [The Morning Call]
A new suicide bombing of a mosque in northeastern Nigeria on January 3, killed at least 14 people. The attack is part of a series of violence perpetrated by Boko…
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi welcomes Sarkozy’s arrest [The Morning Call]
The arrest of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy continues to spark reactions from different quarters including that of Saif Al Islam Gaddafi, the son of the … source
“High risk of Ebola spread” after new outbreak in DRC- WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) says it is preparing for the “worst case scenario” as it responds to the Ebola outbreak in the DRC. It adds that it also ……
Spotlight on African tech startups [Hi-Tech on The Morning Call]
We take a look at some emerging African tech startups that have a potential of breaking through the global market. … READ MORE … source
The Female boxers of Goma, DRC
Uppercut, left hook, jabs and what more? It’s about different power punches, defense and skill. For those who do not know, Its Boxing! … READ MORE … source
Liberia: George Weah’s presidential victory [The Morning Call]
From the football pitch to the presidential place. Former football star George Weah won the December 26 presidential runoff with 61.5 percent of the total votes. source
Ethiopia’s prime minister Hailemariam Desalegn resigns [The Morning Call]
Ethiopia’s prime minister Hailemariam Desalegn has resigned. State media FBC reported Mr Desalegn tendered his letter to the House of People’s … source
Army takes charge in Zimbabwe [The Morning Call]
We begin with Zimbabwe where the military has read out a statement on the country’s national broadcaster, ZBC, saying it is now in charge and has taken action … source
Sierra Leone to hold runoff presidential elections March 27
A runoff election between the opposition SLPP’s Retired Brigadier Julius Bio and Dr. Samura Kamara of the ruling APC party will hold on the 27th of this month … source