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Facts about Niger
Niger's population currently stands at 27,202,843 million.
By Ann Veronicah and Agencies 2 years ago
Facts about Niger
Niger Coup: What we know so far
As of Thursday, August 3, a military junta has taken over power in the West-African nation and is holding democratically-elected President Mohamed Bazoum.
By Ann Veronicah and Agencies 2 years ago
Niger Coup: What we know so far
Nepotism? Somali sports official suspended for 'favoring' untrained athlete
A Somali sports official has been suspended over nepotism allegations and abuse of power after a video of an untrained Somalian athlete went viral.
By Ann Veronicah and Agencies 2 years ago
Nepotism? Somali sports official suspended for 'favoring' untrained athlete
Former Ghanian Minister arrested in Sh142.1 million scandal
A court charge describes the stolen items as Sh142.15 million, (Sh47 million) and other personal items including handbags worth Sh4.9 million.
By Ann Veronicah and Agencies 2 years ago
Former Ghanian Minister arrested in Sh142.1 million scandal
South Africa's Johann Rupert declared richest man in Africa
Johann Rupert, a South African man, has been named the richest man in Africa with a net worth of $12 billion.
By Ann Veronicah and Agencies 2 years ago
South Africa's Johann Rupert declared richest man in Africa
Johann Rupert is Africa's richest man
Johann Rupert, a South African, has been named the richest man in Africa with a net worth of $12 billion.
By Ann Veronicah and Agencies 2 years ago
Johann Rupert is Africa's richest man
Controversial influencer Andrew Tate charged with rape, human trafficking
British-American social media influencer Andrew Tate charged with rape, human trafficking, forming a criminal group to sexually exploit women, prosecutors say.
By Ann Veronicah and Agencies 2 years ago
Controversial influencer Andrew Tate charged with rape, human trafficking
Lilian Seenoi-Barr becomes first black person elected into public service in Northern Ireland
A Kenyan woman, Lilian Seenoi-Barr has made history as the first black person to be elected into public service in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
By Ann Veronicah and Agencies 2 years ago
Lilian Seenoi-Barr becomes first black person elected into public service in Northern Ireland
Governors reject Sh420 billion as equitable share, demand more
National
By Benard Lusigi
8 mins ago
Prescription by assumption: The crisis fueling drug resistance
Health & Science
By Ryan Kerubo
1 hr ago
Why Rift Valley politicians are fighting over kingpin role
Politics
By Stephen Rutto
1 hr ago
How 'mischievous' litigants frustrate courts
Rift Valley
By Daniel Chege
1 hr ago
Oburu: CS Joho will lead ODM talks with Ruto
Politics
By Willis Oketch
1 hr ago