The United States Attorney’s office in a statement Wednesday said a Nigerian social media celebrity – Ramon Olorunwa Abbas – also known “Ray Hushpuppi” has pleaded guilty for his role in a school-finance scheme, as well as several other cyber…

An aid plane carrying 80,000 Covid-19 vaccines was sent to Mauritania by the UAE to bolster the country’s efforts in curbing the spread of the virus. The UAE, through the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), sent the shipment of medical supplies,…

The Executive Members of the former ruling party in The Gambia, Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and construction APRC have held a peaceful march demanding the government disregard the recommendations of the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission TRRC. The party executive…

Former Ivoirian President Laurent Gbagbo is due to meet with his successor current President Alassane Ouattara. It will be the first meeting between the rival politicians in more than a decade. Tuesday’s meeting will take place a month after Mr.…

The host communities in mining areas have over the years suffered several challenges from mining activities in their communities.  Irresponsible and illegal mining have plunged many mining host communities into many difficulties, from health to economic-related challenges. In this report,…

The World health organization on Tuesday launched its report on the global tobacco epidemic. This report, which tracks the progress made by countries in tobacco control since 2008, for the first time, presented data on electronic nicotine delivery systems, such…