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How African countries will benefit from the ‘Single African Air Transport Market’?
In the just concluded African Union (AU) Head of State Summit that took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 23 countries including Rwanda launched ‘Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM)’ a project in line with the AU…
Ethiopia declares national state of emergency
A national state of emergency has been declared in Ethiopia just one day after the unexpected resignation of Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn.A statement by the state broadcaster said the move was necessary to stem a…
$100m fund a great boost for start-ups across Africa
When Brenda Amongin first started her online shop selling African art and crafts, she struggled to raise capital to grow the business. “I used my savings to buy materials but the money was not enough,” says…
6 Scary Things That Happen to Your Body If You Don’t Drink Enough Water
About 60 percent of our bodies are made up of water. For them to continue to function properly, it's crucial that we take in enough of the stuff on a daily basis. “Hydration is key to helping all the organs in our system…
Kenya deports Miguna Miguna over Odinga ‘swearing-in’
Kenya has deported opposition supporter and lawyer, Miguna Miguna, following his role in the unofficial swearing-in of opposition leader Raila Odinga as "the people's president".Mr Miguna has boarded a flight to take him to…
7 FOODS THAT CAN HELP IMPROVE YOUR DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
One’s digestive health is of great importance. A healthy digestive system not only ensures comfort, it also boosts body cells. One of the keys to having a healthy digestive system is eating the right foods. There are certain…
Neymar ‘more impatient than ever’ to face Real Madrid
The Brazilian hit his 350th career goal against Lille on Saturday and is itching to get back to European action with PSG Neymar is impatient to take on Real Madrid in the Champions League, with Ligue 1 proving little…
How Kenyans are coping with a TV shutdown
With Kenya's most popular television stations off-air for five days running, many people are finding alternative ways to spend their time.At a bar in Nairobi's Kibera neighbourhood, Maurice chats with his friends over…
Right groups, journalists condemn TV shutdown
Five civil society organisations have asked the State to unconditionally restore TV transmission for three stations that it shut on Tuesday.The organisations also condemned Wednesday evening events where police officers…
Ugandan musician Mowzey Radio dies
KAMPALA - President Yoweri Museveni and thousands of Ugandans have paid glowing tributes to Ugandan musician Moses Ssekibogo, best known as Mowzey Radio, who died Thursday morning. "The King is Gone," the…
CHAN 2018: Zambia top Group B despite draw with Namibia
Zambia were held to a 1-1 draw with Namibia but still finished top of Group B on goal difference at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Morocco.Uganda and Ivory Coast ended their campaigns with a goalless draw, to…
George Weah sworn in as Liberia’s president
Former international footballer George Weah has been sworn in as president of Liberia."I have spent many years of my life in stadiums, but today is a feeling like no other," President Weah told crowds in the…
Why Arsenal have made a genius signing in brainy Henrikh Mkhitaryan
The Gunners are getting an intelligent player with brains on and off the pitch who is set to combine with ex-team mate Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang In the same week that George Weah was named President of Liberia, another…
Wenger: Alexis loss won’t hurt Arsenal as much as Van Persie exit
The Arsenal boss doesn't believe that losing the Chilean forward will be nearly as painful for Gunners fans as the loss of their former star was Arsene Wenger is resigned to losing Alexis Sanchez and believes that Arsenal…
Volkswagen to start Rwanda car assembly in May
The company said it planned to spend $20 million to start developing the assembly plant and ride-hailing service - part of a push into sub-Saharan Africa.Thomas Schaefer, chief executive of Volkswagen Group South Africa,…
‘Virgin Mary warned us against UN data’
A religious community from Burundi living in a UN refugee transit camp is refusing to move to another camp because it objects to biometric registration.A spokesman for the UN's refugee agency (UNHCR) says emergency…
Secrets of getting to sleep on a plane
Brian Kelly is the type of traveller almost unheard of among frequent flyers – a rare breed who actually enjoys sleeping at 30,000 feet.Kelly, also known as The Points Guy, is an influential New York-based blogger who quit…
Zambia, Namibia reach CHAN quarter-finals
Zambia and Namibia reached the African Nations Championship (CHAN) quarter-finals on Thursday after contrasting victories in central Moroccan city Marrakech. Augustine Mulenga, who turned 28 the day before the match,…
‘It’s over’ – Ronaldinho’s brother confirms Brazilian legend’s retirement
The Brazilian won a World Cup with Brazil in 2002, the Ballon d'Or in 2005, and the Champions League with Barcelona in 2005-06 among other honours. Legendary Brazilian playmaker Ronaldinho has officially retired from…
French beans can fight disease, aid weight loss
There is more to love about French beans apart from their crispy texture and delicious taste. According to Dr Catherine Nanozi, a nutritionist, French beans are loaded with key nutrients such as fibre, vitamin A, vitamin C,…
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