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Man caught smuggling 100 snakes in his trousers [Video]

A man tried to smuggle more than 100 live snakes into mainland China by stuffing them in his trousers, according to custom officials. The unnamed...

Ethiopian Agri-tech Joining Farmers to Meet European Union (EU) Goals on fighting Deforestation

The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) aims to ensure that products imported into the EU do not contribute to deforestation. It's crucial for Ethiopian...

Improving access to quality healthcare services in Lesotho

13th June 2024, marked a significant milestone in Lesotho’s healthcare history as Maseru District Hospital and Eye Clinic, a specialized hospital equipped with advanced...

Sudan: Médecins sans frontières (MSF) suspends delivery of care in Khartoum’s Turkish hospital

After over a year of violent incidents both inside and outside the Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)-supported Turkish Hospital in Khartoum, Sudan – including threats made against the lives...

Afreximbank Academy to host training programme to assist African Corporates to benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)

African Export-Import Bank (“Afreximbank”) (www.Afreximbank.com) is pleased to announce the launch of an innovative capacity development program designed to empower African corporates to capitalise...

Israel calls for Gaza City evacuation

Israel has dropped leaflets on Wednesday telling residents of Gaza City to move south. International organizations have warned that the escape routes are "chaotic"...

Public Relations in Africa: Breaking Stereotypes and Building New Narratives (By Laila Bastati)

By Laila Bastati, Chief Commercial Officer, APO Group (https://APO-opa.com/). At APO Group, we believe in the transformative power of public relations and communications to reshape and build...

Maximizing Returns: Pioneering Africa’s Energy Boom Takes Center Stage at Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025

The Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum in Paris has unveiled its 2025 theme: Pioneering Africa's Energy Boom: Strategic Investment for Maximum Returns. This...

Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) to Host Second All-Female Basketball Without Borders Camp...

The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), the National Basketball Association (NBA) (www.NBA.com) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) today announced nearly 40 of the...

Ex-security officer bags life imprisonment for raping 13-year-old on Christmas Day

An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has sentenced Olukayode Dayo, a former officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)...

APO Group Chairman Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard to Share Insights on African Sports and Development at EurAfrican Forum 2024

APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is glad to announce that its Founder and Chairman, Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard...

Nigeria: Fuel shortage, queues worsen in Lagos, Abuja, others

Nigeria’s fuel shortage appears to have worsened, yesterday, as filling stations ran out of stocks, thus shutting their gates against motorists and other users...

Celebrating 50 years of marriage in Nigeria’s ‘divorce capital’

A couple who live in Nigeria’s “divorce capital” are being hailed for their long marriage having recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Mahmud Kabir Yakasai...

Mountaineer’s body found by fellow US climbers 22 years after going missing in Peru

The body of an American mountaineer has been discovered by a pair of fellow US climbers 22 years after he went missing following an...

Biden opens NATO summit by announcing new air defenses for Ukraine

  President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced plans to supply new air defenses to Ukraine in a speech opening the NATO summit – providing much-needed support...

Woman who received pig kidney transplant and heart pump dies

  Lisa Pisano, the first person to receive a mechanical heart pump as well as a gene-edited pig kidney, died Sunday, according to NYU Langone Health, where...

Tanzanian artist freed after burning president’s picture on social media

A young Tanzanian portrait artist who was convicted last week of cybercrimes has been released from prison after social media users raised more than...

Two Nigerian sisters drown while swimming in a beach in the US

Aisha Mohammed, 18, and Zainab Mohammed, 17, originally from Nigeria but residing in the Bronx, were reported missing on Friday night, July 5. They were...

Social media erupts as NAPO compares Akufo-Addo to Kwame Nkrumah

Social media platforms are buzzing following Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh's recent comments comparing President Akufo-Addo's achievements to those of Ghana's first President, Dr. Kwame...

John Cena announces retirement from wrestling

US actor and wrestler John Cena has announced he is retiring from competing in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) events. Cena made the surprise announcement to...

The European Union supports urgent health services for Sudanese fleeing the conflict and their host communities in Libya

Amid a surge in arrivals of Sudanese people fleeing the escalating conflict in Darfur and heading towards Libya, the European Union is allocating Euros...

Uganda: Fighting Ebola in the line of duty

Mr. and Mrs. Kintu* are among the few medical personnel that contracted Ebola virus disease while in the line of duty in 2022. Fortunately,...

Integrating Nutrition Surveillance into Routine Health Services in the Amhara Region, Ethiopia

In Amhara region, Ethiopia, where communities have long battled the harsh impacts of drought and disease outbreaks, a transformative initiative has taken root. It...

Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) is exporting the first batch of 80,000 ready-to-wear garments “Made in Benin” for the french brand KIABI

Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) (www.GDIZ-Benin.com) is proud to announce its inaugural export of "Made in Benin" garments to Europe. This first consignment, destined for...

Uganda: A survivor’s life after Ebola

Shafiq, a motorbike rider for over ten years, almost lost his life to the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) just over a year ago. He...

Reconnaissance Energy Africa (ReconAfrica), the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) Spud Groundbreaking Exploration Well in Namibia’s Onshore Kavango Basin

Canadian oil and gas company Reconnaissance Energy Africa (ReconAfrica) and the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) have spud the Naingopo exploration well in...

29 Blocks Available for Investment in Angola, Including First-Ever Marginal Fields

Angola's National Oil, Gas&Biofuels Agency will launch a limited tender in Q1 2025, offering 10 blocks in the Kwanza and Benguela Basins – including...

Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) announce Ugandan Winner of their Media Awards to break Infertility Stigma, Support Girl Education

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany announced the Ugandan winner of Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition “More Than a Mother”...

Shock as man, 25, marries 70-year-old grandmother

A 25-year-old man from Murehwa, Zimbabwe has left his community in disbelief after publicly declaring his love for a 70-year-old grandmother. Despite facing significant backlash...

African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 to Host Country Spotlights on Namibia, Nigeria, Republic of Congo (ROC), Mozambique and More

The upcoming African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference – Africa’s premier event for the energy sector, taking place this November in...

Education Minister to attend forum on education technology in Nigeria

The Minister for Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, is set to attend this year’s Ministerial Forum on Education Technology for Resilient and Inclusive Learning...

Kaspersky intelligence shows Government, Energy and Telecommunication institutions as main targets for Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups in Africa

Researchers at Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) keep a close eye on Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) and are observing 9 active threat actors that currently target organisations...

Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (SNPC) DG to Speak at Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024, Creating Pathways for Collaborative Gas Ventures

Both the Republic of Congo (ROC) and its regional neighbor Angola have set ambitious natural gas objectives. By 2025, the ROC aims to produce...

Man bites snake to death for attacking him in his sleep

A man in India bit a snake after it attacked him, resulting in the snake's death. The 35-year-old railway worker, Santosh Lohar was working in...

Senegal’s leader asked to reunite ECOWAS bloc split by coups

Senegal’s President Basirou Diomaye Faye, Africa’s youngest, is suddenly faced with the huge challenge of reuniting a weakened regional bloc that is older than...

Accused of witchcraft then murdered for land

BBC Africa Eye investigates a shocking spate of elderly people accused of witchcraft then murdered along Kenya’s Kilifi coast, and discovers the true motives...

Protea Hotels by Marriott Strengthens Footprint with Two New Openings

To celebrate its 40th birthday, Protea Hotels by Marriott announced the opening of its first property in Angola while further strengthening its portfolio in...

Azentio announces global market leadership across 3 categories in the 2024 IBSi Sales League Table

Azentio Software (“Azentio“) (https://apo-opa.co/3S1ucM9) – a leading end-to-end software company specializing in the BFSI sector, has today announced its acknowledgement as global market leader...

West African bloc says it risks disintegration if junta-led states leave

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) said on Sunday the region risked disintegration and worsening insecurity after junta-led Burkina Faso, Mali and...

Strengthening Partnerships to Promote an Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/AIDS-Free Angola

Angola faces a generalized Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) epidemic, with sexual transmission being key to its spread. According to the Demographic Health Indicators Survey...