Rwanda: Kigali Ranks Third Favourite African City for Travellers
[New Times] The City of Kigali has been ranked third on the list of travellers’ favourite African cities in 2024.
Uganda: Ugandan TikToker Jailed for Videos Targeting President
[Daily Trust] A Ugandan TikToker was condemned Wednesday to six years in prison for spreading “misleading and malicious” information after he insulted President Yoweri Museveni, his wife, and their son.
Uganda: Govt Resurrects Plans to Allocate Land to Akon
[Nile Post] The revelation has sent chills down the spines of residents in Mpunge Sub-county, who insist the chunk of land covering eight villages belongs to them.
Nigeria: Bad Roads – Portable Disagrees With Governor Abiodun, Calls Him Out
[Premium Times] “In America, cars don’t get dirty or stuck in ditches; we have money in Ogun State, but bad roads and leaders are making us suffer.”
Ghana: University of Ghana Studies D-Black’s ‘My Kinda Girl’ in Academic Paper
[Accra Times] Defying the traditional approach of teaching and learning, tertiary institutions in Ghana are now innovatively weaving sports and music into their teaching practices, to provide a comprehensive learning experience for students.
Nigeria: Nigerian Idol – Mira Clear Evicted As Ric Hassani Makes Tough Decision
[Premium Times] After a staggering 40 million votes, it was announced that Chima and Lammy had made it to the finale.
Nigeria: ‘My Biggest Prayer Is to Understand Muslim Faith’ – Tonto Dikeh
[Premium Times] The actress, who was the running mate of the Rivers State gubernatorial candidate of the ADC, Tonte Ibraye, in the 2023 general elections but pitched tents with the ruling APC months later, is probably set to make another drift.
Nigeria: Oronsaye Report – Senate Asks Govt to Suspend Wind Down of National Film Board
[Premium Times] The Senate said government must follow due process in winding down the agency.
Nigeria: Seun Kuti – How Fela Escaped Mko Abiola’s Death Trap
[Daily Trust] Seun, one of the sons of Afrobeat maestro, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has alleged that Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola, set up his father for death.
Zimbabwe: Nadia Nakai, Tammy Moyo, Master H Headline Shoko Festival
[New Zimbabwe] SHOKO Festival, the country’s urban culture extravaganza, has unveiled its star-studded lineup for this year.