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Over 100 million men globally married as children

UN children's agency, UNICEF has said it's latest study shows an estimated 115 million boys and men worldwide were married as children. But on a...

Half of all child deaths in Africa due to hunger

A new study has shown that around 60 million children in Africa are in dire need of food as they experience stunted growth. The study...

The fungus that kills 99% of malaria mosquitoes

A new study has shown that a fungus which is genetically enhanced to produce spider toxin is able to kill a large number of...

Last slave ship from Africa discovered

Wreckage of the last ship that transported slaves from Africa to the United States has been discovered. The ship was discovered near Alabama, according to...

Maraphones: Africa’s first smartphone manufactured in Rwanda

Africa now has a smartphone manufactured on the continent in a smartphone factory in Rwanda. The Maraphones are now on sale and were launched to...

The first black African woman to conquer Mount Everest

Africa has it's first black woman to have climbed to the top of Mount Everest which is the world's highest mountain. The South African Saray...

Microsoft to invest $100 million on tech centers in Kenya, Nigeria

Global tech giant, Microsoft Corp has said it will be investing $100 million on new technology development centres in Kenya and Nigeria. The investment over...

41.3 million people displaced globally due to violence

A new report has revealed that 41.3 million people are living in internal displacement due to conflict and violence. The Global Report on Internal Displacement showed...

Jumia share price plunges 18% after critical report

Jumia, the e-commerce firm with it's headquarters in Nigeria is facing major challenges on the New York Exchange (NYSE). Its share price has plunged by...

Survey: Africans willing to trade their freedom for security

A new survey by Pan-African research group Afrobarometer revealed that most Africans are willing to let go their personal liberties because of security. According to...

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Nigerian High Commission apartments in Ghana demolished

Some new apartments built at the residence of the Nigerian High Commissioner in Ghana’s capital city Accra, have been demolished by bulldozers. The apartments have been constructed to...

Covid-19: Ghana records significant recovery numbers

Ghanaian health officials on Saturday said over 10,000 persons infected with the coronavirus have now recovered. The significant number of recoveries means the country now...

DR Congo: President’s ex-chief of staff jailed 20 years for corruption

The ex-chief of staff of the president of the Democratic Republic of Congo has been jailed 20 years by a high court. Vital Kamerhe was...

Covid-19: Zimbabwe’s health minister arrested, charged for graft

Zimbabwe's Health Minister Obadiah Moyo has been arrested over corruption allegations related to procurement of medical equipment worth $60 million. Moyo is accused of illegally...

Ghana’s new law that jails citizens not wearing facemask 10 years

Ghanaians who fail to wear the face masks in compliance with a presidential directive risk going to jail for ten years. They also face a...
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