Gambian president forms new party to seek re-election after expiry of transitional period
When the people of the Gambia got tired of the then-dictator, Yahya Jammeh who governed for 22 good years, the parties in the country decided to lay down their differences and form a coalition to remove him from power. Adama Barrow, who was then a lead member in the United Democratic Party was asked to […]
We are Human First, Pogba says in Guinea, Water Fund-Raiser
One of the most recognized footballer in the world today, Paul Pogba, attended a charity football match aimed at raising funds to provide clean drinking water in Guinea. The Manchester United midfielder, whose parents are from Guinea-Conakry was at the event along with his other two brothers Florentine and Mathias Pogba. The game was aimed […]
Nigeria studying ECO move by Francophone West Africa – Finance Minister
The biggest business news doing the rounds in Africa over the past couple of months has been the adoption of the ECO, as ECOWAS’s single currency, replacing the CFA franc after decades of use of the French currency. The ECO will be the single currency used by members of the 8 UEMOA nations later this […]
African company set to build the world’s first and largest pan-African biobank
Co-founded in 2019, by Dr. Abasi Ene-obeng and Francis Osifo, the Nigerian health startup company aims to unlock the African genome. According to information on the official website of the company, 54gene will partner with research institutions, hospitals, pharmaceutical and biotechnological companies in Africa to address the challenge of limited diverse genomics data, which may […]
Pope Francis apologizes for slapping a woman’s hand
A scene captured on video at the Vatican’s nativity on Tuesday night shows Pope Francis slap repeatedly, the hand of a pilgrim who grabbed his hand as he navigated his way from greeting a child among the pilgrims. The 83-year-old was visibly annoyed after the woman grabbed his hand. The identity of the woman is […]
Guinea Bissau Elects New President As Outgoing President Shed Tears in New Year Nation Address
The 47-year-old, Former Guinea-Bissau Prime Minister Umaro Cissoko Embalo beats rival Domingos Simoes Pereira by about 54% to 46% in the second round of the election to become the next President of Guinea Bissau. Umaro Cissoko Embalo scored 27% in the first round while Domingos Simoes Pereira had a comfortable 41% win. Conversely, the incumbent […]