A former political prisoner Birtukan Mideksa has been appointed chair of Ethiopia’s electoral board. She is expected to oversee Ethiopia’s first parliamentary election since Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed took office
Ugandan Tests Positive For Coronavirus At Olympic Games
A member of Uganda’s Olympic Games team has reportedly tested positive for coronavirus in Tokyo, Japan. It is first case of coronavirus recorded among persons expected to participate in the
Breaking: Obasanjo Writes Buhari
12/06/2021 Dear President and General Buhari, OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT, GENERAL MUHAMMADU BUHARI I am constrained to write to you this open letter. I decided to make it an
Central African Republic Prime Minister, Government Resign
Prime Minister Firmin Ngrebada The prime minister of the Central African Republic, Firmin Ngrebada, says he has resigned along with his government. He made the announcement via twitter on Thursday,
Museveni Appoints Wife As Education Minister
Ugandan President, Yoweri Museveni, has appointed his wife Janet Museveni as Education Minister. He has appointed a total of 82 cabinet and state ministers. He appointed women to powerful
Technical Problem Forces Kamala Harris Plane To Return – Report
US Vice President, Kamala Harris, has seen her plane making a forced return due a technical problem, according to report. A report by AP said the problem which involved “no
Boko Haram leader Killed Himself – Jihadist Group Claims
The leader of Islamic militant group, Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau, has reportedly committed suicide. The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), a rival group to Boko Haram, made this known,
‘Access To Twitter Is A Human Right’
Global social media giant, Twitter, has said access to its platform is a ‘human right’. The assertion follows a recent censorship of the social media platform by the Nigerian
El Salvador’s President Says Will Send Bill To Make Bitcoin Legal Tender
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele said on Saturday that he will send a bill to Congress next week to make bitcoin legal tender in the Central American nation, touting its
Breaking News: Nigeria Suspends Twitter Over Buhari Civil War Tweet
The Government of Nigeria has indefinitely suspended Twitter operations. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, announced the suspension, saying due to “the persistent use of
Somaliland holds parliamentary elections
A breakaway region from Somalia, Somaliland is holding its parliamentary and local locations. Over one million of its four million people are reportedly casting their ballots. The elections are taking
Covid-19: Japan Considering Cheer-Free Olympics – Report
Japan is reportedly considering placing a ban on cheering during the Tokyo Olympics. According to a report by Japanese newspaper, the Yomiuri, the Asian nation is also contemplating on
Boris Johnson Marries Carrie Symonds At Secret Ceremony
British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has married Carrie Symonds. The pair, according to BBC, got married on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at a secret ceremony. BBC cited several newspapers as