Tanzania: Bushmeat Now On Sale Legally in Tanzania
The Tanzania government has started the sale of bushmeat to the public under strict rules. This follows President John Magufuli's order to authorities ...
Africa: 2020 Was a Hazardous Year for African Journalists Marked By Killings, Harassment, Arrests, Covid
The year 2020 has proven to be a dangerous year for African journalists, some of whom were killed on assignment while others were ...
Breaking: Coronavirus vaccine ‘Oxford-AstraZeneca’ approved for use in UK
UK has approved the use of Coronavirus vaccine designed by scientists at the University of Oxford. This will lead to a massive expansion in ...
News Central set for launch on Startimes January 1
News Central, a station fully devoted to African news will be officially launched on Startimes on New Year’s day. In a statement on ...
Businessman kidnapped on his farm in Ibadan
The police command and Amotekun Corps in Oyo State have confirmed the kidnap of a businessman, Wole Agboola, on his farm on Monday ...
Africa: Full List – Whatsapp Won’t Work On These Phones From January 1, 2021
Users of affected mobile devices will have to update their mobile operating system or buy a new smartphone to use WhatsApp WhatsApp has ...
Nigeria: Govt to ‘Suspend’ Passports of Travellers Who Evade Covid-19 Tests
The Nigerian government says it will publish the passport details of the first 100 passengers who evaded the test. The Nigerian government has ...
Tokyo Olympics: Cheptegei gunning for 5,000m-10,000m double
Cheptegei Long-distance Ugandan runner Joshua Cheptegei says he is targeting the 5,000m-10,000m double at the Tokyo Olympics after breaking the world records in ...
Uganda: End Arrests of Political Opponents in Uganda – UN Independent Experts
A group of independent UN human rights experts called on Ugandan authorities to end the arrest, detention and judicial harassment of political opponents, ...
Rwanda: Police Warn of Tougher Operations Against Curfew Violators
Rwanda National Police (RNP) has warned of increased operations to enforce the national directives, especially the curfew in place to contain the spread ...
