Ivory Coast formally bars ex-Credit Suisse chief Tidjane Thiam from presidential race

Former Credit Suisse chief Tidjane Thiam and former President Laurent Gbagbo are barred from contesting next…

‘It’s about talent, not fine faces’ – Kanayo slams YouTube Nollywood trend

Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has voiced strong concerns about the direction of the Nigerian movie…

Apple holds down new iPhone prices amid threats of Trump tariffs

Apple on Tuesday introduced an upgraded line of new iPhones, including a slimmer iPhone Air, and…

US enlists ‘Amerikaners’ group in refugee scheme for white South Africans

A group called Amerikaners, set up by white South Africans hoping to take up U.S. President Donald…

Ethiopia opens Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam to Egyptian protest

Ethiopia officially inaugurated Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam on Tuesday, a project that will provide energy to…

Kenya plans pioneering $1 billion ‘debt-for-food’ swap

Kenya aims to carry out a pioneering $1 billion debt-for-food security swap by March next year,…

Walmart to launch first stores in Africa by year-end

In a significant move to expand its global footprint, Walmart revealed plans to open its first…

Cape Verde heading for fairytale World Cup berth

The Cape Verde Islands could become the second smallest country to qualify for a World Cup…

‘We can’t tell Joy FM’s story without you’ – Multimedia salutes Tommy Annan-Forson

The Multimedia Group has honoured veteran broadcaster Tommy Annan-Forson, affectionately known as the “Godfather of Radio,”…

Egypt made to wait for World Cup qualification after Burkina Faso stalemate

Egypt’s bid to secure World Cup qualification was put on hold after a 0-0 draw against…