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South Africa has said it is unable to take in refugees from Afghanistan despite a request. “South Africa is already home to a substantial number of refugees and is seized with addressing their needs,” the Department of International Relations said in a statement. It said it had been requested to …

In most cases when people are so much in love with each other, it is difficult to separate them, no matter how hard you tried. The narative above stems from the fact that a clear instance has just been witnessed, and this left many wondering. Fast forward, two lovers have …

Bishop Oyedepo of Winners Chapel has advised singles not to jump into marriage because their partner has money. In a video on social media, the Christian cleric said he wasn’t rich when he got married and didn’t look like someone who would have money. In his words: “You don’t jump …

Former Chadian President Hissène Habré died of Covid-19-related complications late on Tuesday in a Senegalese prison, according to a statement by the Senegalese Justice Ministry. Hissène Habré, 79, was serving a life term in the Cap Manuel penitentiary in the capital of Dakar for war crimes and crimes against humanity, …

Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom, says President Muhammadu Buhari is the worst Nigerian leader at keeping his promises. According to Samuel Ortom says Buhari must stop playing favourites for his tribe and take decisions beneficial to Nigerians. Buhari was first elected president in 2015 on the back of his promises …

If you blow your nose without a handkerchief or tissue paper in Nairobi, you risk being fined between Sh10,000 and Sh500,000. One also risks imprisonment of between six to 12 months. New rules and regulations aimed at keeping Nairobi clean are contained in the Nairobi City County Public Nuisance Bill, …

Former minister of defence and military veterans Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, is the new Speaker of the National Assembly after the ANC used its majority to elect her for the crucial position on Thursday. She defeated DA caucus chairperson Annelie Lotriet despite a cloud hanging over her head, with parliament’s joint committee …

Three out of 12 Kenyans stuck in Afghanistan have been evacuated, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs says. One arrived in the country on Wednesday, while two others are expected to land on Thursday evening, August 19. The Kenyan Government said the 12 citizens were working for international organisations in the …

An Igando Customary Court in Lagos on Tuesday, dissolved the 20-year-old marriage of a Nigerian pastor, Chijoke Ogu, over his wife’s alleged stubbornness. Delivering Judgment, President of the Court, Mr Adeniyi Koledoye said since the petitioner insisted on divorce after several interventions, the court was left with no option than …

Rwandan President and Arsenal fan, Paul Kagame, has vented his frustration at the club’s shock defeat by a newly promoted club on the opening day of the English Premier League season. Brentford, after a 74-year absence from top-tier football, beat Arsenal 2-0. The Rwandan President often comments on the Gunners …