CHAD: First African President Tried by African Union-Backed Court
AllAfrica.com is reporting the trial of former Chadian dictator, Hissène Habré, will be the first by an African Union-backed court. The trial is being...
Omar Sharif: Legendary Actor Dies at 83
The blogosphere is remembering legendary actor Omar Sharif, who has died. Egypt-born Sharif won two Golden Globe awards and an Oscar nomination for his...
Nigeria: 48 Injured, 44 Dead in Jos Explosions
AllAfrica.com is reporting 48 people were injured and 44 people died in multiple explosions in Jos on Sunday. Popularly referred to as J-town, Jos...
Chad: Boko Haram Blamed for Suicide Bombs, 23 Dead
David Blair of The Telegraph is reporting that Boko Haram is being blamed for the a suicide bombing that left at least 23 people...
Nigeria Outlaws Female Genital Mutilation
Lynette Holloway of The Root is reporting Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan signed a measure this week that criminalizes female genital mutilation in one of...
Burundi: President Returns After Failed Coup
BBC Africa is reporting that Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza says he has returned to the country and they are in control of key points,...
Guinness Beer Launches African Herbal Spirit
Leslie Nguyen-Okwu is reporting that Guiness, the company synonymous with Irish Dry Stout, has launched a new drink called Orijin Bitters, a bittersweet herbal...
Ivory Coast Bans Skin-Whitening Cream
The BBC is reporting that the Ivory Coast has banned skin-whitening or skin-lightening cream because of health concerns. The creams have been popular in...
Nigeria: Women Win 2015 IAAF World Relays Gold
AllAfrica.com is reporting that Nigeria's women's relay team won the 4x200m relay at the 2015 IAAF World Relays in Nassau, Bahamas setting a new...
Nigerians Await Presidential Election Results
BBC Africa is reporting that Nigeria's election body expects to announce the first results of Saturday's hotly contested presidential poll on Tuesday. The author...
