Sudan crisis: Trapped Nigerian students cry for help
By our correspondents Since protests broke out in Sudan in December, the situation has remained fluid. The ouster of long-term president Omar Hassan al-Bashir, however, has brought no end to…
New Zealand: Accused Christchurch gunman pleads not guilty
An Australian man pleaded not guilty on Friday to 92 charges stemming from a massacre in two mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch three months ago and will…
Rand slips over Ramaphosa campaign donation probe
South Africa’s rand slipped on Thursday, as investors were unnerved by an investigation into a donation for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2017 campaign, leader of the governing African National Congress (ANC)…
Ebola: Second patient dies in Uganda
Another person has died of Ebola in Uganda, just days after the first case was detected in the country, the health ministry said on Thursday. The 50-year-old woman who died…
Extradition Law: Hong Kong gears up for fresh protests
Hong Kong geared for more protests, including strikes, transport go-slows and even picnics, against a proposed extradition law that would allow people to be sent to China for trial, even…
African Union Suspends Sudan
The African Union on Thursday suspended Sudan, demanding a civilian-led transition authority to resolve a crisis which has claimed over 100 lives. “The AU Peace and Security Council has with…
Monk’s Fast, Forces 2 Muslim Governors To Resign In Sri Lanka
A hunger-fast by a Buddhist monk and Member of Parliament in Sri Lanka has forced the resignation of two Muslim governors. The two Muslim governors were condemned for their support…
Strong Rape Allegations Against PSG Star, Neymar.
A woman has accused Brazil football player Neymar of raping her in Paris, according to a Sao Paulo police report seen by Reuters. She was alleging that the world-renowned sports…
Israeli Plans Visit To Nigeria After 61 Years.
…Asks Buhari to visit Israel too The Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Shimon Ben-Shosan, said on Thursday that his Prime Minister, Mr Benjamin Netanyahu, and the President, Mr Reuvin Rivlin,…
EU Citizens In UK Denied Vote In European Elections.
Rights groups have condemned the chaotic scenario, saying UK authorities have failed to guarantee the vote. Britons in the EU’s 27 other countries also experienced irregularities, including postal votes “gone…
