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Two days left for the 2022 African Genius Awards – Here is a step-by-step guide on how you can watch the event live
The African Genius Awards is one of the continent’s biggest accolades.
Outrage in South Africa as white South African student urinates on a black student’s books and laptop
After a video of a white student peeing on a black student’s computer and books went viral on social media, Stellenbosch University in the Western Cape has come under fire.
Senegalese footballer Idrissa Gana Gueye is under fire for refusing to wear a rainbow jersey representing the gay community
Senegalese midfielder and Paris Saint-German player Idrissa Gana Gueye came under fire for skipping a game to support an anti-homophobia campaign.
Nigerian student dies, partner in coma after marathon intercourse (video)
Following marathon intercourse with his girlfriend, Ibadan Polytechnic student, Daniel, is alleged to have died and his girlfriend is currently in a coma.
Forged Degrees inside NATCOM – By Dr John Idriss Lahai
Forged Degrees inside NATCOM
AYV’s Antonia Howard Becomes The First Sierra Leonean To Be Shortlisted For Komla Dumor Award
AYV’s Antonia Howard has been shortlisted for the 2022 BBC Komla Dumor Award.
Breaking: African Genius Awards Releases List of Shortlisted Nominees For The 2022 Awards
After receiving over sixty (60) nominations, the organizers of the 2022 African Genius Awards have on Wednesday 16th March 2022 released the names of shortlisted nominees after a mandatory, thorough screening and filtering judging process by the Adjudication Committee. Twenty-three people made it to the next round.
Mr Eazi donates US$12,000 to African students stranded in Ukraine
Popular Nigerian singer, Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade aka Mr Eazi has donated the sum of N5 million to African students stranded in Ukraine amid the ongoing fight against Russia.
Central African Republic detains four French soldiers
Authorities in the Central African Republic (CAR) have detained four French soldiers on Monday amidst reports of a possible assassination attempt on President Faustin Archange Touadéra.
“Irregular northward migration from my continent drains Africa’s talent pool” – President Muhammadu Buhari
The president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari has, during the 6th AU-European summit currently going on in Brussels, Belgium, raised his concerns over the massive migration of the Nigerian and African youthful population to Europe to seek better life and opportunities.
Popular Senegalese Politician And Mayor Renamed Streets Named After French Colonial Officers
Popular Senegalese politician, Ousmane Sonko, a young Pan-African and recently elected Mayor of Ziguinchor, a region in Southern Senegal is viewed by many as hope for a new Africa. Barely a month after his victory, Sonko has done something that three Senegalese Presidents failed to do since Independence.
Breaking: France announces withdrawal of troops from Mali
French President, Emmanuel Macron has announced the withdrawal of troops from Mali but says the soldiers will be redeployed to other African countries in the Sahel.
Housemates Salone Season 3 Launching: Keynote Speech By Ambassador Anthony Navo, Junior
Housemates Salone Season 3 Launching: Keynote Speech By Ambassador Anthony Navo Junior
AYV Housemates Salone Season 3 Sets To Launch Today, Organisers Confirmed
The Biggest Reality TV Show in Sierra Leone and one of the biggest in Sub-Saharan Africa, AYV Housemates Reality TV Show, brought to you by the biggest media house in Sierra Leone, African Young Voices Media Empire and the biggest telecom company Africell, is set to officially launch the ‘AYV Housemates Salone Season 3’ show on this Sunday, February 13th 2022 live at Mamba Point Lagoonda at 6:00 PM.
Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Basic and Senior Education Bans The Selling of Valentine’s Day Gifts On School Grounds
The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary School Education, Sierra Leone, has in a press release dated 8th February 2022 banned the selling of Valentine’s day memorabilia on school grounds.
Nigeria | Aliko Dangote’s auto company, Dangote Peugeot Automobile, begins assembly in Nigeria
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote is changing the narrative as the billionaire is set to take over the continent’s automobile. His automobile company, Dangote Peugeot Automobile Nigeria Limited has started assembling vehicles in Nigeria. The assembly plant can assemble 100,000 units in a year.
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery to save Nigeria US$43 Billion on annual refined petroleum importation
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery owned by Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote is set to save Nigeria US$43 billion on annual importation of petroleum oil products.
Kenya has launched the first locally designed electric bus in Africa
Kenya has launched the first locally designed electric bus in Africa. The electric bus is manufactured and designed by Opibus, a Swedish-Kenyan company founded in 2017 as an electric mobility company.
Mali | Military government cut ties with France, scraps French as its official language, and ends ECOWAS membership
The Military Government in Mali has cut diplomatic, military, and economic ties with France, abandons French as its official language, and ends its ECOWAS membership.
Antonio Rüdiger jets to Sierra Leone to launch The Antonio Rüdiger Foundation For Sierra Leone
Sierra Leonean-German defender and Chelsea defender Antonio Rüdiger is off to Sierra Leone for a visit, and most importantly to launch The Antonio Rüdiger Foundation For Sierra Leone.
Senegalese goalkeeper Edouard Mendy wins The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper
History has been made! Senegal and Chelsea goalkeeper, Edouard Mendy has just won The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper Award, becoming the first African goalkeeper in history to win the prestigious award.
Ivory Coast goalkeeper Sangare loses father
Ivorian goalkeeper Ali Badra Sangare loses father early on Monday morning.
Leone Stars Starting 11 Revealed, Musa Tombo Makes His First AFCON Debut Appearance
The starting 11 for Leone Stars versus Ivory Coast is out, Musa Noah Kamara Alias Musa Tombo makes his first AFCON debut appearance.
Confirmed: Osman Kakay declared fit to play against Ivory Coast following a negative Covid-19 retest
Sierra Leonean defender Osman Kakay has been declared fit to play against Ivory Coast after a Covid-19 retest was done this morning and it came back negative.
All You Need To Know About The African Genius Awards 2022
The 2022 African Genius Awards, which is to be held in South Africa, is underway. The African Genius Award is an annual event by Priority Performance Projects, South Africa, its main aim is to recognize exceptional Africans that are contributing immensely towards the realization of African determination, dignity and exceptionalism.
Sidney Poitier, First Black Man To Win Best Actor Oscar dies aged 94
Legendary actor Sidney Poitier, the first black man to win Best Actor Oscar award for his performance in Lilies of the Field has died aged 94.
Popular Senegalese Musician Djiby Guissè, A Member of Les Frères Guissé Band Nominated For The 2022 African Genius Awards
Popular Senegalese musician, guitarist, show promoter, and entrepreneur, Djiby Guissè, member of the Les Frères Guissè musical band commonly called Guisse Brothers has been nominated for the 2022 African Genius Awards in Pretoria, South Africa.
Church Members Beat Up Pastor After He Asked Them To Pay $30 Each To Unlock 2022 Blessings
Pastor James Mugo, a Kenyan pastor and the General Overseer of Wings of Blessings Africa Church, has reportedly been hospitalized after he was allegedly beaten up by members of his church.
Federation of African Law Students Appoints Francis Turay As The Country Director For Sierra Leone
Federation of African Law Students, has today, in an official letter appoints Francis Turay, a Law student at the University of Makeni, Sierra Leone as their Country Director for Sierra Leone.
Ghana Police Warns Pastors Over 2022 Prophecies or They Risk A Jail Term of Five Years.
The Ghana Police stated that it will prosecute pastors and prophets who communicate prophecies that cause tension among members of the public in Ghana.
BREAKING: Kao Denero Wins Best Hip Hop/Rap Artist In Africa 2021 Beating Khaligraph Jones
After fighting for over a decade to get the recognition he deserved, Sierra Leonean rapper Amara Dennis Turay popularly known as King Kao Denero has just won the Best Hip Hop Artist In Africa 2021 at the just concluded African Entertainment Awards in the United States of America beating top Africa lyricists like Vector, AQ, Nasty C, Khaligraph Jones, Ice Prince, and others.
BREAKING: You Can Now Access WASSCE 2021 Results Online.
The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education has, today, released the 2021 West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination results online and are now available online. Students who sat to the WASSCE exams can now access their results on the internet. Here is how to check your results online using Afrimoney.
The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education Says They’re “currently dispatching hard copies of WASSCE 2021 to districts & schools”
In a Tweet minutes ago, the Sierra Leone Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary School Education has said they are currently dispatching hard copies of the West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination 2021 results to districts and schools.
Ethiopian Airlines Wins Best Airline In Africa 2021
The 2021 SKYTRAX World Airline Awards has awarded Ethiopian Airlines the Best Airline In Africa. Founded on December 21st, 1946, as a military aircraft, the airline has grown to become one of the world’s largest carriers with a fleet of 130 aircraft, and one of the best in the world. The airline also made it to the list of SKYTRAX Top 100 World Airlines, sitting at number 37 above China Airways, Brussels Airlines and Malaysia Airlines.
14-year-old Rebecca Kaibanya Wins The 2021 UBA Foundation National Essay Competition
Rebecca Kaibanya, a 14-year-old pupil of Saint Augustine Secondary School Lungi has won the 2021 United Bank for Africa Foundation National Essay Competition winning a Le 50,000,000 scholarship grant.
$75 Million Grant to Support Reforms and Mitigate Pandemic Impact in Sierra Leone – World Bank
Just after the World Bank pulled out technical and financial support for the ongoing Mid-Term Census, the World Bank Board has approved an International Development Association (IDA) grant of $75 million to “improve natural resources governance, enhance inclusiveness and promote sustainability of development financing.”
UNICEF Donates 77 Solar Powered Refrigerators To The Ministry of Health and Sanitation To Strengthen The Cold Chain System
With support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) donates 77 solar-powered refrigerators to the Sierra Leone Ministry of Health and Sanitation to “strengthen the cold chain system of the country’s Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI) and reduce infant and under-five mortality rates in Sierra Leone.”