HAITIAN JUDGE IN MOISE MURDER CASE RESIGNS AMID CORRUPTION ALLEGATIONS
Avellon Williams January 24, 2022
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HAITIAN JUDGE IN MOISE MURDER CASE RESIGNS AMID CORRUPTION ALLEGATIONS

Avellon Williams  PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI- Judge Gary Orelien has stepped down as the chief investigator in the assassination case of former Haitian president Jovenel Moise.  Following a higher court’s refusal to extend the investigation deadline, the decision was made on January 21, days after corruption allegations against Orelien were made public.  As reported in the January 19 issue of Le Nouvelliste, the National Network […]

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SOUTH AFRICA’S WORLD BANK LOAN TO BOOST COVID-19 RESPONSE
AE January 24, 2022
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SOUTH AFRICA’S WORLD BANK LOAN TO BOOST COVID-19 RESPONSE

Oliver Meth JOHANNESBURG, South Africa –The World Bank has given South Africa yet another financial lifeline of $750m loan in a bid to accelerate the country’s Covid-19 response. The announcement by the bank was made over the weekend, in a joint statement. The government, spearheaded by President Cyril Ramaphosa approached the International Monetary Fund (IMF) […]

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KENYA ROLLS OUT FIRST LOCALLY DESIGNED ELECTRIC BUS IN AFRICA
Faith Nyasuguta January 24, 2022
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KENYA ROLLS OUT FIRST LOCALLY DESIGNED ELECTRIC BUS IN AFRICA

Faith Nyasuguta  Kenya has launched the first locally designed and produced electric bus in the African continent. According to the manufacturer, Opibus, local engineering talent and local manufacturing partners were utilized in the entire process.  The development is a major step in the battle against major climate concerns. The manufacturer also  indicated that the newly […]

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AFCON: TUNISIA SEND NIGERIA HOME
AE January 24, 2022
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AFCON: TUNISIA SEND NIGERIA HOME

Wayne Lumbasi Nigeria 🇳🇬 were sent crashing out of the Africa Cup of Nations as a covid-hit Tunisia 🇹🇳 produced one of the shocks of the tournament to seal a famous 1-0 win in Garoua to advance to the quarter finals. Struck by many absences, including 12 players testing positive for COVID-19, Tunisia proved tougher […]

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AFCON: BURKINA FASO THROUGH TO THE QUARTERS
AE January 24, 2022
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AFCON: BURKINA FASO THROUGH TO THE QUARTERS

Wayne Lumbasi Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 beat 10-man Gabon 🇬🇦 on penalties to reach the quarter finals at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon following a 1-1 draw. Ismahila Ouedraogo netted the decisive kick to ensure they became the first side into the last eight after an incident-packed and energy-sapping clash. Traore missed a penalty […]

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RICHEST AFRICAN AMERICAN COULD OWN THE NFL DENVER BRONCOS
AE January 22, 2022
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RICHEST AFRICAN AMERICAN COULD OWN THE NFL DENVER BRONCOS

Staff writer According to Michael McCarthy and A.J. Perez of Front Office Sports, billionaire investor Robert F. Smith is one of the potential bidders for the lucrative franchise. For the first time in American Football 🏈 history, a major football franchise, THE DENVER BRONCOS could possibly be owned if the highest bid came from the […]

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AFCON: LAST 16 LINE-UP DRAW
AE January 21, 2022
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AFCON: LAST 16 LINE-UP DRAW

Wayne Lumbasi Knockout fixtures for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) were confirmed on Thursday evening after Tunisia, Gambia, Ivory coast, Mali and Equatorial Guinea booked their places in the last 16. The first group stage threw up great goals, controversial incidents and shocking results as 24 teams have been whittled down to 16 for […]

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TWITTER DISMISSES ETHIOPIA SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS
Faith Nyasuguta January 21, 2022
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TWITTER DISMISSES ETHIOPIA SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS

Faith Nyasuguta  Twitter has confirmed that it has suspended several accounts focusing on the conflict in Ethiopia for violating its rules. Speaking to the BBC, Twitter did not give an exact figure. However, pro-Tigrayan users approximated the affected accounts could number in the hundreds. According to the social media giant, it took this action for “violations […]

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THE WOMAN WHO DRESSES AS HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
Avellon Williams January 21, 2022
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THE WOMAN WHO DRESSES AS HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

Avellon Williams  IRELAND- In the midst of a month often associated with the “January blues,” one woman in Ireland has had an entirely different experience. In her daily costume, fashion designer Taryn de Vere has become household items such as sink unblockers and packets of curry powder. After realizing that she would be staying at home most of January due […]

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