Three ISIS extremists to die by firing squad for beheading two women
THE three extremists  with strong allegiance to ISIS who beheaded two women in the Atlas mountains have been sentenced to death by firing squad in Morocco. Louisa Vesterager Jespersen, 24,…
For $10m bribe, court rules he must pay $79 million in damages: Story of a FIFA crook
Mr. Jack Warner, Caribbean FIFA official, 76, accused of taking $10 million bribe to influence World Cup host nation ballot ordered to pay $79 million in damages by US court….
Climate Financing: AfDB Pledges US$ 25 Billion for the Period 2020-2025, Doubling its Commitments
The African Development Bank, AfDB, will double its climate finance commitments for the period 2020-2025, the Bank’s President announced at the One Planet Summit taking place in…
NBA, FIBA to Launch Pro League in Africa, January 2020
The National Basket Ball Association’s, NBA’s first professional basketball league outside of North America will begin in Africa next year, the NBA and the sport’s global governing body…
Hostility to Immigrants Was Driven By Irrational Fear – Pope
Pope Francis suggested on Wednesday that hostility to immigrants was driven by irrational fear, as he headed to Central America, a staging area from where migrants try to…
NIS is Committed to Combating Illegal Migration of Nigerians – Babandede
CG, NIS, Muhammad Babandede The Comptroller-General (CG) of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Muhammad Babandede, says the service is committed to combating illegal migration of citizens through unsafe…
ASDR Tasks Govts to Strengthen Urban Planning Capacities to Address Attendant Environmental Challenges
The Africa’s sustainable development Report, ASDR, urges governments to strengthen their urban planning capacities to manage the potential of the region’s ever-expanding cities and address environmental challenges including climate…
Drama in Gabon As President Appears in Video after Long Medical Absence, Whereabouts Unknown
President Ali Bongo of Gabon Yet another drama is unfolding as President Ali Bongo of Gabon on Monday made his first appearance since falling ill nearly six…
Morocco Says Africa Tourism Must be Developed…Seeks Collaboration with Nigeria to Promote Intra –Africa tourism
Mr Jalal Imani, Africa Director, Moroccan National Tourism Office, has called for collaboration between the country and Nigeria to promote tourism within Africa. He made the call…
Technology: Morocco Inaugurates Africa’s Fastest Train to Attract More Investments
King Mohammed VI of Morocco Morocco on Thursday, inaugurated Africa’s fastest train which will halve travelling time between the commercial and industrial hubs of Casablanca and Tangier….