Nigeria: I’m Broke, Yet Accused of Money Laundering – VDM Breaks Silence After EFCC Release
[Vanguard] Popular social activist Martins Otse, widely known as Verydarkman, has spoken out following his release from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Nigeria: VDM Released From EFCC Custody
[Premium Times] “How can the EFCC accuse someone who isn’t wealthy of money laundering…?”
Zimbabwe: Duo Accused of Raping Socialite Granted Bail
[New Zimbabwe] Two Harare men who landed in the dock on allegations of raping a Harare socialite have been granted US$200 bail each by magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa.
Rwanda: Gen-Z Comedy Show Host Apologises After Controversial Content On Adultery
[New Times] Funny man Fally Marci, the founder and organiser of GEN-Z Comedy Show, on Wednesday, May 7, issued a public apology following a controversial incident fellow funnymen Nzovu and Yaka whose onstage remarks during the May 2 show at the Kigali …
Nigeria: ‘I Don’t Understand Why VDM Is Still Detained Despite Falana’s Intervention’ – Adeyanju Laments
[Premium Times] Despite interventions from several prominent individuals, VDM’s continued detention for more than 24 hours after the EFCC’s announcement is a cause for outrage.
Namibia: Over 150 Portuguese Language Books Donated to Windhoek Public Library
[Namibian] The embassies of Angola, Brazil and Portugal donated over 150 language books to the Windhoek Public Library as part of their commemoration of Portuguese in Namibia on Tuesday.
Zimbabwe: Two Harare Men Granted Bail in Rape Case Involving Comedian Mai Jeremaya
[263Chat] Two Harare men accused of raping comedian Mai Jeremaya born Ashley Masendeke have been granted US$200 bail each by a Harare Magistrate.
Egypt: Tiktok in Egypt – Where Rich and Poor Meet – and the State Watches Everything
[The Conversation Africa] After being released from detention in 2011, Egyptian engineer and activist Wael Ghonim told the media:
Rwanda: DA Rest Dedicates New Album to His Fiancée
[New Times] In an emotional celebration, Rwandan artiste Prince Ishimwe, better known by his stage name Da Rest, presented his new album “Souvenir53” to an intimate gathering of close friends and family members during a listening party held on May 3.
Zimbabwe: Rape Accused Duo Claim Mai Jeremaya Demanded $500 Before Filing Charges
[263Chat] Two men who gained notoriety on social media recently for allegedly luring Harare socialite Ashley Masendeke also known as Mai Jeremaya, to a purported business meeting and then raping her, have refuted these claims, asserting that the compla…