AU and the Mediterranean Sea: ceding Africa’s humanity to European protectionism?
For Europe, the Africans emigrating from the continent may be a burden they must stem, but we are the ones who must treat it as a continental emergency. We must work concertedly toward a better…
South Africa xenophobia: Anger over Nigeria envoy recall
South Africa has condemned Nigeria's decision to recall its ambassador over a spate of attacks against foreigners. It called the step "unfortunate and regrettable" and said it &qu…
Six Ghanaians drowned in Mediterranean disaster
Six Ghanaians have been confirmed dead in a religious row that saw about 12 Ghanaian and Nigerian migrants, thrown overboard on a vessel heading towards Italy, the Foreign Ministry has revealed. The…
5 Awesomely Transformed Planes. No More Air Sickness!
1. The Jumbo Hostel – Sweden Once a Singapore Airline property, the Jumbo Hostel is a decommissioned Boeing 747 converted into a 27 room hostel. You will find the necessary amenities such as …
ISIS Fighter converts to Christianity
IS fighter converts to christianity as he was refused entry into Heaven An ISIS jihadist has recently converted to Christianity after being left for dead near the Eastern border of Sy…
Massive 7.8 magnitude temblor kills more than 1,100
A magnitude-7.8 earthquake hit Nepal Saturday morning, causing widespread damage in the landlocked country and sending tremors into neighboring India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and China. Nep…
Outrage after S African minister denied entry to Israel
The government of South Africa has expressed outrage after Israel's decision to deny a visa to Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande. Clayson Monyela, Deputy Director General of Depa…
Asantehene meets Seychelles President
The Ghanaian king of the Ashanti people or Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, arrived in the Seychelles on Wednesday evening as the guest of honour for the upcoming fifth annual Carnaval Internati…
Bobby Jindal: I’m Holding Firm Against Gay Marriage
Gov. Bobby Jindal, front, with his family during a prayer at the opening session of the Louisiana State Legislature in April. Credit Pool photo by Gerald Herbert THE debate over religious libe…
Africa and commodity prices: No longer the kiss of death
In 2014, commodity prices tumbled. Many economists feared the worst for Africa. For decades the continent has been worryingly dependent on commodities to power economic growth. When prices crashe…
VIDEO: Nigerians give SA 21 days to compensate victims of xenophobia
Following an unreasonable fear of or hatred against foreigners living in South Africa which has triggered the senseless killing of mostly fellow African blacks, a civil society group, Citizens Ad…
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