Africa At a Glance

South Sudan dismisses UN experts’ fear of return to civil war South Sudan has dismissed a United Nations report alleging a return to full-scale war in the country. Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Makol Mawien said the UN was misleading the world on the situation in the country. … Continue reading →

First Batch of 320 Nigerian Returnees to Arrive Lagos Today Over Xenophobia

The first batch of the Nigerian returnees from South Africa will be airlifted from Johannesburg to Lagos by 9 a.m. on Wednesday, it was learnt. According to the Nigeria Consul General in Johannesburg, Godwin Adama, the first batch is made up of 320 passengers. Air Peace would commence … Continue reading →

Nigerian Media Outfit DAAR Communications Nets N4.637 Billion Revenue

DAAR Communications Plc at the weekend disclosed that it generated N4.637 billion as revenue in its 2018 financial year, The Sun reports. The figure shows a growth of N925 million (25%) when compared to N3.712 billion it netted in 2017. Speaking at the company’s 10th annual … Continue reading →

African Football Legend Samuel Eto’o Retires at 38

Cameroonian Football Legend and Former Barcelona, Chelsea and Real Madrid forward Samuel Eto’o has announced retirement from football after 22 years of successful career. The 38-year-old’s last club was Qatar Star League side Qatar SC, which he joined in the summer of 2018 from Turkey’s … Continue reading →

I Will Rather Die Than Delay Brexit, Says UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Thursday he would “rather be dead in a ditch” than delay Brexit beyond next month, as he urged opposition lawmakers who oppose his plan to support an early election. MPs in the House of Commons this week passed a bill that could stop Johnson taking Britain … Continue reading →