Pope Leo criticises Equatorial Guinea prisons as he winds up Africa tour
The Pope gives a frank and passionate speech, the likes of which have characterised his tour of Africa.
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BAS Finance Achieves ₦20 Billion+ Disbursement to SMEs in Nigeria
Landmark achievement underscores fintech’s commitment to financial inclusion and SME empowerment across Nigeria BAS Finance, Nigeria’s emerging financial technology platform and a member of the BAS Group ecosystem, announced a landmark achievement of ₦20 billion+ in loan disbursements to SMEs. This
Kenya: Parliament Suspends MP Wamboka As Pic Chair Over Bribery, Intimidation Probe
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Bumula Member of Parliament Jack Wamboka has been suspended as chairperson of the Public Investments Committee (PIC) on Governance and Education, as National Assembly moves to investigate graft allegations levelled against him.
Kenya: SHA to Stop Paying for Drugs Not Issued in Hospitals - Duale
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Social Health Authority (SHA) will no longer reimburse county and sub-county referral hospitals for the drug component of treatment where patients fail to receive prescribed medicines, in a move aimed at sealing loopholes in the public health system.
Algeria: President Tebboune Welcomes Chadian Counterpart At Algiers International Airport
[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- The President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, welcomed the President of the Republic of Chad, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, who is on an official visit to Algeria, at Algiers International Airport on Wednesday.
Algeria: President Tebboune Holds Talks With Chadian Counterpart At Algiers International Airport Vip Lounge
[Algerie Presse Service] Algier -- The President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, held talks with the President of the Republic of Chad, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, who is on an official visit to Algeria, in the VIP lounge at Algiers International Airport on Wednesday.
Uganda: Brutal Killing of Radiographer Sparks Security Fears in Mukono
[Independent (Kampala)] Mukono -- The brutal killing of a prominent radiographer in Mukono Municipality has sparked fear among residents of Bugoba Village in Goma Division, prompting urgent calls for security agencies to restore order. Peter Mubiru, a highly skilled and widely respected radiographer
Somalia: Somalia to Intensify Anti-Terror Operations, Defence Minister Says
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's Defence Minister, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, said Wednesday that the Federal Government of Somalia will intensify operations against militants while expanding stabilization efforts in newly recovered areas.
'I cried so hard' - the Kenyan WNBA star who beat US visa heartbreak
Madina Okot only started playing basketball six years ago, but the Kenyan's rapid rise has seen her set a WNBA milestone at the age of 21.
'I cried so hard' - the Kenyan WNBA star who beat US visa heartbreak
Madina Okot only started playing basketball six years ago, but the Kenyan's rapid rise has seen her set a WNBA milestone at the age of 21.