Congo vaccinates over 200,000 people with Merck Ebola vaccine in August – Government
Congolese authorities and health workers vaccinated more than 200,000 people against Ebola in August, the government said on Sunday, using a Merck vaccine they hope will help rein in the…
Sudan needs up to $10 billion in aid to rebuild economy after political turmoil – New PM
Sudan needs $8 billion in foreign aid over the next two years to cover its import bill and help rebuild its ravaged economy after months of political turmoil, its new…
US Internet scam: FBI storms Nigeria, 8 other nations for 57 suspects
Following the indictment of 80 suspects in what is termed the biggest internet fraud in America, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, has spread its dragnet to nine countries for…
Bashir: We are going to ask today that he be released on bail – Lawyer
The lawyer for Sudan’s ex-president Omar Hassan al-Bashir said on Saturday that he will request that Bashir be released on bail as his trial on corruption charges continues. “We are…
Nigerian immigrant mother, Adesanya, who bribed a male NHS nurse to pose as her baby father faces deportation from UK
A Nigerian immigrant mother who bribed a male NHS nurse to pose as her baby daughter’s father so that her child could get British passport faces deportation. Housewife Maria Adesanya,…
Volkswagen recalls 679,000 U.S. vehicles due to electrical issue
Volkswagen AG said Friday it is recalling 679,000 U.S. vehicles sold since 2011 that could roll away because of an electrical issue. The automaker said drivers could remove the key…
Huawei says U.S curbs to cut smartphone unit’s revenue by over $10 billion
Chinese technology giant Huawei said on Friday the impact of U.S. trade restrictions on its business will be less than what it initially feared, though the curbs could push its…
Woman seeks divorce because husband is too kind and loving
A WOMAN in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a divorce because her husband’s “extreme love” has him helping with the housework and showering her with gifts. She told a…
Sudan’s Hamdok takes office as new prime minister, vows to tackle economic crisis
Sudan’s new prime minister, Abdalla Hamdok Sudan’s new prime minister, Abdalla Hamdok, was sworn in on Wednesday as leader of a transitional government, and he vowed to make achieving…
WhatsApp in talks to launch mobile payments in Indonesia – Sources
Facebook Inc’s messaging service WhatsApp is in talks with multiple Indonesian digital payment firms to offer their mobile transaction services, in a bid to tap the nation’s fast growing e-commerce…