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Twitter disables Trends in Ethiopia citing safety and security reasons
Micro-blogging social media platform, Twitter announced on Saturday that they were disabling trends for Ethiopia amid spreading insecurity in the country. The move is to combat the
$1.25M settlement reached with mom of bullied student who attempted suicide and died after 2 years
The Chicago Public Schools has agreed to pay $1.25M to the mother of a student who attempted taking his own life in 2019 after other students and staff in school bullied and subjected him to racist abuse. Jamari Dent, a special needs boy, was 11 years old when
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Niger says 11 soldiers killed, nine missing after gun assault
Unidentified gunmen have killed 11 soldiers defending a village in a remote part of southwest Niger where armed group fighters operate, the defence ministry said. The heavily armed attackers approached in a convoy of cars and motorbikes on Thursday afternoon,
US: House passes $1tn infrastructure bill, heads to Biden's desk
(MENAFN - NewsBytes) Following months
Family, friends gather to honor trailblazer Colin Powell - The Peninsula Qatar
(MENAFN - The Peninsula) WASHINGTON:
Aryan Khan case investigation: Sameer Wankhede not removed, will 'assist'
(MENAFN - NewsBytes) Sameer Wankhede,
Madagascar paying price for cheap European flights, says climate minister
Politician says droughts and climate-induced famine in the country are a result of the behaviours of rich nations More than a million people facing the first climate-included famine in Madagascar are paying the price for cheap flights in Europe and appliances
ANC and DA should explore coalitions in areas like Nelson Mandela Bay: Expert
Public management expert and researcher Crispian Olver says election results are an example of how coalitions will be permanent feature. ...
Femi Osibona, developer of collapsed 21-storey building for Lagos don die
Dem don find Femi Osibona dead body for di rubbles of di Ikoyi building collapse. Oga Osibona na di developer of di 21-storey building for Gerrard road wey fall down scatter on Monday inside Lagos. Di Lagos state Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu confam
About 69 pipo killed in latest insurgent attack in Niger
Niger don declare two days of national mourning from Friday, afta at least 69 pipo die for inside attack by suspected Islamist insurgents. Di attack happen for di kontri south-west, near
Key govnor vote dey take place in Nigeria's Anambra State amid uncertainty
Anambra State pipo dey prepare to vote for who go be dia next governor on 6 November, 2021. But di build-up to di election don come with some palava. Top among dem na di concern weda pipo go gree come out on di day to exercise dia right to vote, sake of di
Nigeria EFCC deny say 'staff members' take foto wit alleged fraudster, Obi Cubana
Di Economic and Financial Crimes Commission of Nigeria, don deny say dia staff take photo wit socialite Obinna Iyiegbu alias Obi Cubana. One photo of di businessman wey di Nigeria corruption police bin interrogate dis week on matters wey concern money
Life sentence for Limpopo man who raped girl, 10, after dragging her into bushes
A 33-year-old Limpopo man has been jailed for life after he dragged a 10-year-old girl into bushes while she was playing and raped her, the North West NPA says. ...
South Africa will miss December target of 70% COVID vaccinations
The Health Department's acting Director General Nicholas Crisp says they realised turnout at vaccine sites has been declining. ...
Eskom warns South Africans that stage two load shedding will last the weekend
The utility implemented stage four load shedding on Friday afternoon, citing breakdowns at various power stations. ...
England vs South Africa Live Streaming ICC T20 World Cup 2021: When and Where to ...
There is a stiff battle between Australia and South Africa for the second semi-final spot from this group. ...
Why the US Suspended Ethiopia, Mali, Guinea From Free-Trade Deal
In response to human rights violations, the U.S. suspended Ethiopia, Mali and Guinea from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) on Tuesday, ending each nation's duty-free access to the American market. In a statement to Congress, U.S. President
Africa needs climate adaptation finance
For COP26 to be a breakthrough moment, we must translate climate adaptation ambition into concrete action. The science is clear. Africa is not ready for anticipated future climate impacts. On Tuesday 2 November, the African Development Bank Group and the
Lily Mine inquest: 'Management followed all safety and health regulations'- former captain
A former Lily Mine captain has disputed allegations that "negligence" could have contributed to the 2016 catastrophic disaster. ...
Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates: Unpicking the origins of the mysterious Soweto derby
Why is the meeting between the Soweto giants like no other rivalry in African football? ...
11M Nigerians in need of humanitarian aid: UN
ABUJA, Nigeria Eleven million Nigerians need humanitarian aid because of terrorism and attacks by armed gangs,
Rosemary Ndlovu, a manipulative serial murderer with no remorse or empathy for victims - criminologist
Former Tembisa cop Rosemary Ndlovu was a meticulous and manipulative serial murderer who showed no remorse or empathy as she had family members killed to capitalise on life insurance policies, says a criminal profiler. ...
Eto'o welcomes Xavi 'home' as new Barcelona coach
Cameroon legend Samuel Eto’o has welcomed his former teammate Xavi back to Barcelona as the new club manager. The Spanish giants are working to confirm the signing of the 41-year-old after Qatar Stars League club Al Sadd confirmed his departure on Friday.
'Keep your country' - SA gay TV star blasts Zimbabwe churches over botched visit
"If it means you not wanting me being me, authentically me, keep it, keep your space, keep your country, I don't want to be there anyway," the words of Somizi Mhlongo, a South African TV star who is gay. His blast
Nigeria VP denies interest in collapsed 21-storey Lagos building
Nigeria's Vice President has formally reacted to reports that he is someway somehow a person of interest in the collapsed 21-storey building in the commercial capital, Lagos. A statement signed by his media aide, Laolu Akande, said neither did the VP own the
How this Nigerian startup is turning gas cylinders into smart devices
Nupe Energy is a renewable energy startup that is into the provision of clean energy for Nigerians. The West African nation is among countries that heavily rely on open fires to cook. Available statistics show that nearly half the population has no access to
After failing at seven business ventures, this Liberian built an e-commerce empire at 21
Boniface Ogunti is Liberian-born, US-based business magnate whose initial attempts at becoming his own boss failed miserably. However, that did not deter him from his dream of becoming an entrepreneur. By the age of 21, he had built an e-commerce empire. All
UN Rights Chief urges restored civilian rule after Sudan military takeover
The military takeover in Sudan is "deeply disturbing" and that the civilian rule should urgently be restored, the UN
Turkey concerned by escalation of clashes in Ethiopia
Turkey on Friday expressed concern over the developments in Ethiopia. "We follow with concern the escalation of the
U.N. Security Council calls for end to Ethiopia conflict
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 5 (Reuters) - The U.N. Security Council on Friday called for an end to the fighting in Ethiopia and for talks on a lasting ceasefire as the 15-member body expressed deep concern in a rare statement about the expansion and intensification of
UN Security Council Calls for End to Fighting in Ethiopia
The U.N. Security Council on Friday called for an end to fighting in Ethiopia and expressed serious concern about the intensifying conflict in the country’s northern Tigray region. In a statement approved by all 15 members, the council urged all parties in
Niger Says 11 Soldiers Killed, Nine Missing After Attack
Eleven soldiers were killed and nine reported missing on Friday following a jihadi attack on an army position in Dagne in western Niger, days after 69 civilians died in an ambush, the government said.� The attack by "a column of heavily armed terrorists in
Death toll at 38 in Nigeria building collapse
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria The death toll rose to 38 from a building collapse in Nigeria’s commercial hub of Lagos, an official said Friday. "So far
Turkish president receives Libyan premier in Istanbul
The Turkish President received the Libyan Prime Minister on Friday. The
15 soldiers killed in southwest Niger
KIGALI, Rwanda At least 15 soldiers were killed and several wounded by unidentified gunmen in the latest attack in southwest Niger, security sources said Friday. The attackers raided a military outpost in the village of Anzourou in the Tillaberi
Somalia Orders Top AU Official to Leave Country
Somalia’s government has declared a senior African Union official persona non grata and ordered him to leave the country within seven days. In a statement Thursday, Somalia’s Foreign Affairs Ministry ordered Simon Mulongo, the deputy special representative of
Mali's former intelligence head arrested for alleged coup attempt
KIGALI, Rwanda Mali's former internal intelligence head was arrested on suspicion of attempting a coup, prosecutors said Friday. A statement by the state prosecutor at the High Court in the
Somalia’s international partners urge faster electoral progress
MOGADISHU, Somalia The International community urged stakeholders in Somalia on Friday to accelerate and conduct inclusive and credible elections. The international partners in a joint statement said they are deeply concerned about
British troops narrowly survive ‘friendly fire’ incident in Mali
British service personnel serving on a UN mission in Mali narrowly escaped getting shot after coming under ‘friendly fire’ from a French Special Forces base. A minibus
Eight Groups Join Tigray Rebels Vowing to Oust Ethiopia’s Leader
The government calls the new coalition, announced in Washington, a “publicity stunt,” as intermediaries try to negotiate a peaceful solution to a year of conflict. ...
Journalist jailed in China over Covid reports 'close to death'
(MENAFN - Gulf Times) A citizen journalist jailed for her coverage of China's initial response to Covid in Wuhan is close to death after going on hunger strike, her family said, prompting renewed calls from rights groups for her immediate... ...
'Annaatthe' review: Rajinikanth's every effort to make this click fails
(MENAFN - NewsBytes) Rajinikanth
Diwali leaves Delhi wheezing in dangerously unhealthy air
(MENAFN - Gulf Times) New Delhi residents yesterday woke up under a blanket of smog darkening the city, the most dangerous air pollution of the year after Diwali revellers defied - as usual - a fireworks ban during India's annual festival of... ...
China vows to punish Taiwan independence supporters
(MENAFN - Gulf Times) China yesterday vowed to punish–diehard– Taiwan politicians, saying it would ban several from visiting the mainland, as tensions between Beijing and Taipei spiked to their highest level in years. China claims Taiwan as its... ...
EU warns UK against bid to suspend N Ireland deal
(MENAFN - Gulf Times) The European Union yesterday warned Britain of–serious consequences– if London makes good on a threat to try to suspend part of the Brexit treaty dealing with Northern Ireland. The two sides are locked in talks seeking to... ...
Anti-government factions form new alliance in Ethiopia
We start the tonight's show in Ethiopia, where a new anti-government
White House Pulls Levers in Attempt to Stop Ethiopia Conflict
The White House is taking a firm stance with its onetime close ally, Ethiopia, threatening sanctions and a suspension of a key economic program over what Washington says are “gross violations of internationally recognized human rights” in an ethnically
Friday's South Africa results
RACE 1: 1st 2 Flower's Ridge ($23-$7) 2nd 9 Wife Of Windsor ($6) 3rd 3 Bold Captain ($9)�4th 1 Emerald Flame Forecast $10 Place forecast (2-9) $5, (2-3) $6, (3-9) $4 Tierce $60 Trio $9 Quartet $154 Scratching: 7 Psychedelic Eric RACE 2: 1st 13 Under My Hat
Skeleton of an Archaic Homo naledi Child Found in Rising Star Cave
A team of South African and American archaeologists exploring the Rising Star cave system in central South Africa discovered something that seems quite anomalous. In the deepest, darkest recesses of an almost inaccessible part of one cave, they found the
Our focus is to engage the Ministry of Education for reforms not WAEC – Kofi Asare
The Executive Director of Africa Education Watch, an education think tank, Kofi Asare has said its objective for monitoring WASSCE examinations is to engage the Ministry of Education and proffer reforms to strengthen the examination question value chain.
UN Security Council calls for an end to Ethiopia fighting
The United Nations Security Council has for the first time called for an end to hostilities in Ethiopia, urging the warring sides to negotiate a “lasting ceasefire”. The yearlong conflict between federal government troops and Tigrayan forces has killed
In Nigeria, a Baptist Congregation Kidnapped by Terrorists in Kaduna State
KADUNA, Nigeria—Authorities have yet to identify suspects or make arrests after a complete congregation of Baptists worshipers was
Jonathan Morsay to miss Sierra Leone friendly with hamstring injury
Attacker Jonathan Morsay to miss Sierra Leone friendly in Turkey after suffering from a hamstring injury in Panaitolikos �2-1 defeat to Olympiacos Piraeus on Saturday, the player has revealed. The 24-year-old who was making his eighth appearance hurt his
UN Security Council calls for end to Ethiopia hostilities
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council called for an end to the intensifying and expanding conflict in Ethiopia on Friday, and for unhindered access for humanitarian aid to tackle the world’s worst hunger crisis in a decade in the war-torn Tigray
'Your humility is unique’ – Ayew pens emotional farewell message to Al Sadd boss Xavi
The Spain legend left the Qatari club on Friday ahead of a potential return to Camp Nou as manager ...
The “Arab League” calls for extinguishing the “fire of sedition” between Morocco and Algeria
Algeria and Morocco Flags(Archives) On Friday, the Arab League called on Morocco and Algeria to “calm down and exercise restraint and extinguish the fuse of strife between the two neighboring countries.” This came according to a statement by the
Palestinian Schools Have a Problem—and Are Running Out of Time
The U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees has failed to fulfill demands for reform—and may soon face the consequences. ...
U.N. Rights Panel Pressures Sudan Over Coup
The Human Rights Council appointed an expert to investigate abuses in the country since the military seized power on Oct. 25, and members called for the prime minister’s release. ...
Zamalek 3-5 Al Ahly: Tau's Red Devils claim Cairo Derby bragging rights
The Bafana Bafana international played 68 minutes as Mosimane's charges defeated their arch-rivals at Cairo International Stadium ...
UN Recap: October 31-November 5
Editor's note: Here is a fast take on what the international community has been up to this past week, as seen from the United Nations perch. Leaders talk global warming in Glasgow — World leaders met in Glasgow, Scotland, this week to try to halt global
State Starts Ethiopia Task Force as It Urges U.S. Citizens to Leave
The Ethiopian government says there is no imminent threat to the capital despite claims from rebel forces. ...
DRC’s former child soldiers face tough return to civilian life
Some of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) former child soldiers have become traders, hairdressers and tailors, but many struggle to recover a normal life in a society buckling under unemployment and poverty. Clement Kahindo, supervisor of a
Ethiopia-Turkey pact creates speculation about drone use in Tigray war
Ethiopia's government wants to buy Turkey's drone, Bayraktar TB2, creating speculation about the Tigray war, Reuters
HPCSA busts ‘bogus' practitioners in Northern Cape
The Health Professions Council of South Africa and police recently uncovered two allegedly bogus doctors in the Northern Cape. ...
US State Department Urges Americans to Leave Ethiopia
The U.S. State Department on Friday urged all Americans to leave Ethiopia “as soon as possible,” according to a security alert posted on the website of the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa. The alert called the security situation in the country “very fluid.”
Two Eskom employees, supplier in court for theft of fuel worth ’hundreds of millions’ from ...
CAPE TOWN - Two Eskom employees and a supplier appeared in the Standerton Magistrate’s Court on Friday on charges of theft, fraud and corruption. According to a statement released by the power utility, the theft is in relation to theft of spares at its Tutuka
Olive International School hosts inter-school solo folk dance competition
(MENAFN - Gulf Times) Olive
DPS-Modern Indian School students win recognition in international fest
(MENAFN - Gulf Times) DPS-Modern
Indonesian embassy commemorates 93rd Youth Pledge Day
(MENAFN - Gulf Times) Commemorating the 93rd Youth Pledge Day, the Indonesian embassy in Doha has initiated the Indonesian Youth Gathering. The event, which was held recently, was attended by representatives of Indonesian youth in Qatar from... ...
Two most authentic books of Hadith
(MENAFN - Gulf Times) Of all the works of Hadith, Saheeh Al-Bukhari and Saheeh Muslim are regarded as the most authentic and authoritative books, after Al-Qur'an. Indeed the very word–Saheeh– means–authentic–. Saheeh Al-Bukhari was compiled by... ...
Try Goal's Ultimate Soweto Derby quiz
Reckon you know all there is to know about Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates? Here are five questions to test your Soweto Derby mettle ...
'Sports Registrar's inspection process is predetermined' - FKF's Mwendwa
The federation official made the claims over the ongoing audit which the FA has been subjected to over claims of fiscal mismanagement ...
Prediction: Manchester Derby stalemate, AC Milan & Inter Milan share spoils
Goal takes a look at these weekend's fixtures across Europe's big leagues and predicts the outcomes ...
Blow for Nigeria as Germany hand Nmecha maiden invitation for World Cup qualifiers
The West Africans' hopes of having the 22-year-old commit his international future to the Super Eagles have been dashed ...
MTN surges as Nigeria nears approval for mobile banking license
The stock is the year’s best performer on Bloomberg World Telecommunications Index. ...
Mozambique to avoid debt restructuring despite gas delays
TotalEnergies SE in April suspended work on its $20 billion project. ...
Capitec: Naked client at Strand branch didn't have any declined transactions
Capitec said it had completed its investigation after a naked woman was caught on camera wrecking a Cape Town branch. ...
Climate anxiety likely to worsen in SA, warns expert
Climate change is harming people's mental wellbeing and the impact will only get worse, warned psychologist Garret Barnwell. ...
Africa 54 - November 5, 2021
Host Esther Githui-Ewart speaks to analyst Johanna Leblanc about the economic implications of the decision of the U.S. President Joe Biden to remove Ethiopia, Mali and Guinea from an agreement that allows them duty-free access. ...
DR Congo's Gungu museum: Thousands of artefacts destroyed in fire
The now ruined artistic collections are considered some of the country's most important historical items. ...
Police probe triple murder in Cape Town
CAPE TOWN: Police in Cape Town are probing the murder of three people, who were shot dead on Friday morning. Police spokesperson Brigadier Novela Potelwa said the incident occurred on the corners of Delft Main and Sandelhout Roads, when unknown suspects
Eastern Cape municipal manager nabbed for allegedly flouting MFMA
JOHANNESBURG: An Eastern Cape municipal manager, who is accused of flouting the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) after he oversaw a R18m tender balloon to over R36m under his watch, has appeared in court and was granted R20 000 bail, after he was
Cape Flats community leaders share mixed reactions to local government election results
Cape Town - Community leaders across Cape Town have expressed mixed feelings about the election results in their respective wards. Community activist Lucinda Evans said voters from Lavender Hill again voted for non-service delivery to the community. “This is
Aid groups in Ethiopia decreasing as humanitarian crisis surges
A Turkish expert on Africa, who recently visited Ethiopia, noted that internal conflict in the country has led aid
Grade 5 pupil killed, matric pupil stabbed in eye in separate incidents at Free State schools
A Grade 5 pupil has died, while a Grade 12 pupil is fighting for his life after they were both stabbed by their fellow pupils in two separate incidents in the Free State. ...
The Ultimate Soweto Derby quiz
Reckon you know all there is to know about Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates? Here are five questions to test your Soweto Derby mettle ...
‘Zaha loves playing for Ivory Coast’ – Vieira surprised by Beaumelle's comments about Crystal Palace star
The 28-year-old has not summoned for the Elephants' World Cup qualifying games against Mozambique and Cameroon in the coming days ...
SuperSport United 2-1 TS Galaxy: Ex-Orlando Pirates star Gabuza continues scoring form
SuperSport United secured a 2-1 win over TS Galaxy in a PSL match on Friday evening ...
Malian opposition leader remains in detention despite parliament support
The Malian government did not release an opposition leader despite winning a vote in the National Transitional Council to suspend his three months detention over remarks made on social media. During a plenary session on Thursday, Issa Kaou N'Djim, the leader
City of CT to spend another R3.9m on clearing illegal dumping sites
The funds are from the metro's Rapid Response Programme budget and will see the employment of 26 more EPWP workers and three more supervisors. ...
