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WATCH – Hajj 2022: 12 health and security tips for Africans during the holy pilgrimage
The Hajj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the holiest city for Muslims.
WATCH: Africa’s coastline needs more protection from international trawlers stealing its fish…
Billion dollar multi-national companies are stealing billions worth of fish stocks out of Africa’s vast coastline at a rapid pace.
Ecowas ‘notes Malian authorities 24-month transition’; regional authority to keep a close eye
Despite noting extension of transition to democratic rule , Ecowas says it will pay close eye to developments in Mali.
WATCH: New report calls on African leaders to stamp out witchcraft accusations, one of the most…
Among those in need of greatest protection are children with albinism who face the most gruesome forms of ritual attacks which result in extreme violence and death.
EU: Covid-19 vaccine supply no longer an issue for Africa
With just over 11% of the African population fully vaccinated against Covid-19, European Union officials say vaccine supply is no longer an issue.
Senegal’s AFCON winning team get cash, plots of land
The president deemed it necessary to reward the players as a way of motivating them for their sacrifice, determination and hard work throughout the tournament.
UN calls for investment to end female genital mutilation
Female genital mutilation (‘FGM’) is the removal of a young girls genitals through a painful procedure, often with blunt tools and rarely with anaesthetic.
Ben Enwonwu: First African painter commissioned to do an official portrait of Queen Elizabeth
He is recognised for his distinctive style, blending native aesthetics with Western methods.
Google expands 2-step verification to tighten online security
The newly introduced initiative has seen a 50 percent drop in account breaches for 150 million Gmail and two million YouTube creator accounts.
Bandits free kidnapped Nigerian Catholic priest, kill his cook
Rev. Fr. Joseph Danjuma Shekari was abducted by bandits late on Sunday night.