Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: S.African law change plan to allow land expropriation fails to pass A proposal to change South Africa’s constitution to explicitly allow expropriation of land with no compensation failed to win the two-thirds of parliamentary votes that it needed to pass... Read More

December 6, 2021

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‘Travel apartheid’: Nigeria condemns UK’s Covid red list | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: ‘Travel apartheid’: Nigeria condemns UK’s Covid red list Nigeria’s inclusion on UK’s red list after cases of the Omicron Covid variant were linked to travel from the country has been condemned as “travel apartheid”. – The Guardian reports. Gambia elections: Adama Barrow... Read More

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Apartheid, Ethiopia, Gambia

November 23, 2021

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Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Ahmed vows to lead army ‘from the battlefront’ | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: West and Central Africa have world’s highest number of child soldiers West and Central Africa has recorded the highest number of children recruited into conflict of any region in the world, and the number is growing, the UN children’s agency... Read More

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Abiy Ahmed, Central Africa, Ethiopia, UNICEF, West Africa

November 9, 2021

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France officially signs over artworks taken from ex-colony Benin | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: Malawian campaigner makes history as country’s first elected MP with albinism The first Malawian with albinism to become an elected MP took his seat in the new parliament on Monday, making history in the southern African country. It also marks... Read More

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albinism, COVID-19, Ethiopia, Malawi

November 3, 2021

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Hope turns to anger after Nigeria building collapse | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: All sides have committed abuses in Tigray conflict, says joint UN, Ethiopia report All sides fighting in the war in Ethiopia’s northern region of Tigray committed violations that may amount to war crimes, according to a long-awaited joint investigation by... Read More

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Ethiopia, ikoyi, south africa, Tigray

November 2, 2021

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Kenyan Film Board Bans Children From Watching Squid Game | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: Five Eritrean women’s U20 players go missing in Uganda Five Eritrean footballers from the women’s Under-20 national team have gone missing during a regional tournament in Uganda. – BBC Sport reports. US suspends duty-free access to Ethiopia over human rights... Read More

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Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Squid Game

October 4, 2021

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War crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Libya since 2016, says UN | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: Global airline industry sees $201bn in COVID-related losses Airline losses from the coronavirus pandemic are set to surpass $200 billion as travel curbs weigh on corporate and long-haul demand well into 2022, according to the industry’s main lobby. – Aljazeera... Read More

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COVID-19, Ethiopia, libya, Pandora Papers

September 27, 2021

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Fire, smoke and colour as Ethiopians mark Meskel | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: Fire, smoke and colour as Ethiopians mark Meskel Ethiopian Orthodox Christians, celebrating the Meskel festival, came together in the capital, Addis Ababa, after most of the faithful skipped last year’s festivities due to the pandemic. – BBC reports. Dozens dead... Read More

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Ethiopia, Gulder Ultimate Search, Kenya, Mali Elections, Meskel Festival, nigeria, Terror attack

September 10, 2021

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Togo shuts churches, mosques as Covid-19 cases climb | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: Togo shuts churches, mosques as Covid-19 cases climb Togo’s authorities has ordered all locations of worship to close down for one month beginning of Friday, following a “worrying upsurge” in coronavirus instances in current weeks. – Dove Blog reports. The... Read More

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COVID-19, Ethiopia, nigeria, sports

September 2, 2021

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Superstar, Drake announces Tems will be on his CLB album | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: Music superstar Drake announces Tems will be on his CLB album Music superstar Drake has announced that Nigeria singer Tems will be on his hotly anticipated album Certified Lover Boy (CLB). – Pulse reports. Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis: Millions at risk under aid blockade –... Read More

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CLB, Drake, Ethiopia, Ghana, Tems, Tigray, Zambia

August 30, 2021

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Ethiopia’s economy battered by Tigray war, IMF loan ‘important’ to its finances: Zambian finance minister | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you shouldn’t miss: Ethiopia’s economy battered by Tigray war Ethiopia’s 10-month war has come at a huge human cost, with thousands killed, millions displaced and many in desperate need of assistance. – BBC reports. IMF loan ‘important’ to its finances: Zambian finance minister Zambia’s new Finance... Read More

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COVID-19, Ethiopia, France, IMF loan, Tigray, vaccine, war

August 26, 2021

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Nigeria State Oil Firm posts maiden profit after 44-Year drought, 9 dead after crane collapses in Kenya’s capital | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you shouldn’t miss: WHO: COVID-19 vaccination triples in Africa but still low COVID-19 vaccinations in Africa have tripled during the past week, though protecting even 10 percent of the continent by the end of September remains “a very daunting task,” the Africa director of the World... Read More

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crane, Embassy, Ethiopia, French, Kenya, nnpc

August 23, 2021

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UN urges end to exploitation on Day for the Remembrance of Slave Trade, Ethiopia starts building local rival to Facebook | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you shouldn’t miss: Ethiopia starts building local rival to Facebook Ethiopia has begun developing its own social media platform to rival Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp, though it does not plan to block the global services, the state communications security agency has said. – The Guardian reports. Mozambique... Read More

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bandits, Ethiopia, facebook, kaduna, Mozambique, Tuna bond

August 20, 2021

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South Africans form long queues as COVID-19 jabs opened to all adults, Insecurity: Sen. Gobir urges FG to remobilise retired military personnel | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you shouldn’t miss: Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis: US accuses Abiy’s government of blocking aid The US international development agency has blamed the Ethiopian government for a shortage of humanitarian aid in the country’s conflict-torn Tigray region. – BBC reports. Insecurity: Sen. Gobir urges FG to remobilise retired... Read More

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burkina faso, COVID-19, Ethiopia, Insecurity, south africa, Tigray, uganda

August 13, 2021

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Freed Commissioner says his kidnap was a set-up that left gunmen in tears, UN Human Rights Council opposes Ghana’s anti-gay bill | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you shouldn’t miss: Freed Niger State Commissioner says his kidnap was a set-up that left gunmen in tears Niger State Commissioner for Information, Mohammed Idris, says his abduction by gunmen on the night of Sunday, August 8, 2021 was a setup. Idris was freed at about 9:30pm on Thursday.... Read More

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Algeria, Ethiopia, Ghana, United Nations, Wild Fire

August 11, 2021

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Sudan to hand ex-President Omar al-Bashir to ICC, Nigeria govt says to lift Twitter ban soon | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you should not miss: WHO says Guinea monitoring 155 contacts after confirmed Marburg case Health authorities in Guinea are monitoring 155 people who may have been in contact with a confirmed case of Marburg virus disease, a highly infectious haemorrhagic fever similar to Ebola, a World... Read More

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Algeria, Ethiopia, ICC, nigeria, Omar al-Bashir, Sudan, Twitter Ban

July 13, 2021

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282m face malnutrition in Africa- UN report says; Jailed transgender women in Cameroon to be released pending appeal | 5 Things That Matter Today

Across the African continent, here are 5 culturally relevant stories you shouldn’t miss out on: 282 million face malnutrition in Africa- UN report says. World hunger and malnutrition levels worsened dramatically last year, with most of the increase likely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a multi-agency United Nations (U.N.) report published on Monday.... Read More

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May 25, 2020

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#AfricaDay shook the internet today and here’s why

To say the year 2020 has been peculiar so far would be a huge understatement. Since the beginning of the year, we have witnessed some unforeseen mishaps, one of which we find ourselves desperately battling. In spite of everything, there are still those moments that serve as a reminder that humanity has and always will... Read More

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April 12, 2018

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The Big 5: President Buhari links Muammar Gaddafi to the killer-herdsmen, Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed asks protesters for patience and other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today. President Muhammadu Buhari while meeting with the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, on Wednesday, linked the killer-herdsmen to the late Libyan President Muammar Gaddafi, The Nation reports. Responding to Welby’s comment on the herdsmen and farmers’ clashes in some parts of the country, Buhari said, “The problem... Read More

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July 3, 2017

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[The Presidential Blog] Professor Osinbajo in Addis Ababa for the AU summit

The Acting President is currently in Ethiopia attending the 29th Ordinary Session of the African Union. According to an official statement from the Office of the Acting President, Professor Osinbajo. He will be representing Nigeria alongside other Heads of States & Governments from all over the continent and “other invited global & continental leaders”. The 29th session is... Read More

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March 12, 2017

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Rubbish landslide kills 24 in Ethiopia

A rubbish landslide at a garbage dump in Ethiopia has killed at 24 persons, authorities have said. Dozens are still missing since the landslide on Saturday night at the Koshe garbage landfill. Several makeshift houses are now buried under tonnes of waste. Details later…

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October 1, 2016

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“You’re not in a dynamic business if you’re not experiencing challenges” | Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu of soleRebels

There is a reason why Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu is described as a serial entrepreneur; she is renowned for launching several successful start-ups. A woman who takes pride in her heritage, Bethlehem believes that the expansion of Africa can only be made possible by Africans themselves. In our interview with her, she talks about her business... Read More

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August 26, 2016

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Ethiopian athlete refuses to return home after making anti-government sign

Ethiopian marathoner, Feyisa Lilesa has refused to return home after flashing an anti-government gesture as he crossed the finish line in second place at the Rio 2016 Olympics. His agent has revealed that the 26-year-old will not fly to Ethiopia with the team but will stay back in Brazil to decide which country to go.... Read More

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August 13, 2016

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#RioOlympics: Ethiopia wins Africa’s first gold

The United States of America has remained top on the Olympics medal table for the 7th day in a row. The USA have a total of 50 medals; 20 gold, 13 silver and 17 bronze. China remains second with 37 medals, having 13 gold, 10 silver and 14 bronze. Ethiopia won Africa’s first gold as Almaz... Read More

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May 24, 2016

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CNN presenter, Keturah King assaulted at airport (PHOTOS)

Host of CNN African Voices, Keturah King, was assaulted by airport security in Dakar, Senegal on Tuesday morning. Keturah who spent the last couple of days in Dakar, was about to leave when she got held by airport security. Following a face-off with the airport police, King eventually got “beaten up”. She shared photos of... Read More

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January 31, 2016

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Anti-corruption war: ‘Judiciary is my main headache… for now’ – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari said on Sunday, January 31, that in the on-going fight against corruption, the nation’s judiciary is his biggest problem. He stated that the strong support of the judiciary was needed for the war against corruption to be effective. As revealed in a statement released by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi... Read More

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September 17, 2014

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Golden heart foundation to host over 5000 youths at the centenary edition of national youth summit

by Jewel Stephen Golden Heart Foundation is set to host over 5000 youths at the centenary edition of national youth summit coming up on the 25th to the 27th of September, 2014 at the international conference centre, Abuja says the National Coordinator, Mr. Norbert Onaga. Youths drawn from the 774 local government areas in Nigeria, will converge... Read More

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November 16, 2013

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See you in Brazil! Super Eagles shoot down Ethiopia to qualify for World Cup

by Alex Yesufu And there goes the final whistle. The Super Eagles are through to the FIFA World Cup in Brazil after an average performance saw them clinch a 4 – 1 aggregate score line against Ethiopia at the Calabar Stadium. Two goals from Victor ‘holy’ Moses and Victor Obinna Nsofor saw the eagles defeat... Read More

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November 16, 2013

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What more can we say? Super Eagles player strikes Olamide’s gunman pose before team faces Ethiopia (LOOK)

by Akan Ido Super Eagles player, John Ogu is the latest celebrity to join the gunman pose craze made popular by rapper, Olamide. Ogu, who plays for the Portuguese first division, Academica Portugal, showed them how it’s done in his classic Caesar pose before the Super Eagles team face the Ethiopian team in a make or mar... Read More

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November 16, 2013

Opinion: The Super Eagles are just 90 minutes away from Brazil

by Segun Ake Stephen Keshi also seem like a boss, a man that knows what he wants and has achieved some feat at Togo (qualifying them for their first world cup but he did not take them to the world cup as he fell out with the Togolese FA). The Super Eagles of Nigeria are... Read More

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‘Travel apartheid’: Nigeria condemns UK’s Covid red list | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Ahmed vows to lead army ‘from the battlefront’ | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

France officially signs over artworks taken from ex-colony Benin | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Hope turns to anger after Nigeria building collapse | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Kenyan Film Board Bans Children From Watching Squid Game | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

War crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Libya since 2016, says UN | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Fire, smoke and colour as Ethiopians mark Meskel | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Togo shuts churches, mosques as Covid-19 cases climb | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Superstar, Drake announces Tems will be on his CLB album | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Ethiopia’s economy battered by Tigray war, IMF loan ‘important’ to its finances: Zambian finance minister | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Nigeria State Oil Firm posts maiden profit after 44-Year drought, 9 dead after crane collapses in Kenya’s capital | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

UN urges end to exploitation on Day for the Remembrance of Slave Trade, Ethiopia starts building local rival to Facebook | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

South Africans form long queues as COVID-19 jabs opened to all adults, Insecurity: Sen. Gobir urges FG to remobilise retired military personnel | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Freed Commissioner says his kidnap was a set-up that left gunmen in tears, UN Human Rights Council opposes Ghana’s anti-gay bill | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Sudan to hand ex-President Omar al-Bashir to ICC, Nigeria govt says to lift Twitter ban soon | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

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#AfricaDay shook the internet today and here’s why

The Big 5: President Buhari links Muammar Gaddafi to the killer-herdsmen, Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed asks protesters for patience and other top stories

[The Presidential Blog] Professor Osinbajo in Addis Ababa for the AU summit

Rubbish landslide kills 24 in Ethiopia

“You’re not in a dynamic business if you’re not experiencing challenges” | Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu of soleRebels

Ethiopian athlete refuses to return home after making anti-government sign

#RioOlympics: Ethiopia wins Africa’s first gold

CNN presenter, Keturah King assaulted at airport (PHOTOS)

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Golden heart foundation to host over 5000 youths at the centenary edition of national youth summit

See you in Brazil! Super Eagles shoot down Ethiopia to qualify for World Cup

What more can we say? Super Eagles player strikes Olamide’s gunman pose before team faces Ethiopia (LOOK)

Opinion: The Super Eagles are just 90 minutes away from Brazil

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