Zimbabwe aims to use biometric voters register in 2018 elections.

- Zimbabwe adopts biometric voters register ahead of 2018 Presidential elections.- The voting register is currently being compiled.The Zimbabwean government is currently compiling a new voter register  that will make use of voters'... Read More

Sep 14, 2017 11569 0 By Obiaks News

South African doctor breaks baby's arm during delivery, mother cries out!.

A 21 year old South Africa new mum, Lebogang Setshotloe, has made accusations against a doctor who works at Moses Kotane Hospital. The mother claims the doctor broke her baby’s arm during delivery. According to the new mum, she found out that... Read More

Mar 05, 2018 7098 3 By Obiaks News

3 UN peacekeepers killed in Northern Mali explosion between Tessalit and Aguelhok.

- 3 UN peacekeepers killed in Northern Mali explosion between Tessalit and Aguelhok.- Their car struck an explosive device or landmine.- UN condemns the perpetrators of the crime.According to United Nations officials, at least three peacekeepers... Read More

Oct 27, 2017 4923 0 By Obiaks News

Miriam Makeba's family 'win rights' to singer's music.

The family of the late singer South African singer Miriam Makeba, known as Mama Africa, has won a legal victory over her former business manager for control of her legacy, South African daily Independent Online reports.Siyandisa Music, which is... Read More

Jun 01, 2018 3951 2 By Obiaks News

Emirates air hostess dies after fall from plane in Uganda.

The Emirates air hostess who was reported to have fallen through the emergency door fell of the plane on Thursday, at Uganda's Entebbe airport is dead.She is said to have died soon after she was rushed to Kisubi hospital 16km (10 miles).... Read More

Mar 16, 2018 3313 4 By Obiaks News

South Africa court hears bid to ground the Gupta's family's jet.

Canada went to court in South Africa Friday to ground a private jet used by the Gupta business family which has been accused of corruptly influencing former president Jacob Zuma.Export Development Canada (EDC), the country's state-run trade credit... Read More

Mar 09, 2018 3195 1 By Obiaks News

South African father 'arrested for throwing child from a rooftop'.

Police in South Africa's city of Port Elizabeth have arrested and charged a 38-year-old man with murder after he threw his baby daughter from a rooftop during a protest against demolition of informal settlements, HeraldLIVE reports.Police and... Read More

Apr 13, 2018 2930 0 By Obiaks News

Five-year-old Albino girl snatched and decapitated for her 'magical' body parts in Mali.

A five-year-old albino girl has been snatched and beheaded after a ritual murder for her body parts, which are deemed magical in Mali.Armed men abducted Djeneba Diarra from her family's home in Fana village, 78 miles north of Mali's capital,... Read More

May 15, 2018 2925 0 By Obiaks News

Nigerian airplane's door falls off on landing.

Passengers of an indigenous airline company in Nigeria, Dana Air, were gripped in fear and utmost dismay when the door of the airplane, travelling from Lagos to Abuja, fell off on landing. Social media users circulated the news of the apparent... Read More

Feb 08, 2018 2846 0 By Obiaks News

Boko Haram has killed 400 in Nigeria and Cameroon since April - Amnesty International .

- Boko Haram attacks on the increase once again.- Large scale attacks have become a regular occurence.- The use of Female Suicide Bombers now rampant.According to Amnesty International, the Boko Haram terrorist group has so far claimed around 400... Read More

Sep 05, 2017 2839 0 By Obiaks News

King of Lesotho 'mistreated' at SA border.

South African officials have apologised to the King of Lesotho following allegations that he was mistreated at the two countries' border, IOL news reports.South Africa's Foreign Affairs Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has offered to travel to Lesotho to... Read More

Mar 28, 2018 2776 0 By Obiaks News

UN set to sanction Libya over slave trade and trafficking of West Africans.

- UN set to sanction Libya over slave trade and trafficking of West Africans.- Slavery and human trafficking have been present in Libya for years.- U.S. Ambassador Nikki Hailey expresses shock at the situation.France's Ambassador to the United... Read More

Nov 29, 2017 2730 3 By Obiaks News

Uganda accepts 500 African refugees from Israel.

Uganda's government has announced that it will accept some 500 Eritreans and Sudanese refugees from Israel.It follows speculation that some African countries had signed a deal to take in Africans being forcibly deported from Israel.But Uganda's... Read More

Apr 13, 2018 2703 0 By Obiaks News

Zambian opposition leader released from prison.

An opposition party leader accused of defaming Zambian President Edgar Lungu has finally been released from prison after spending a month inside.Fresher Siwale accused Mr Lungu in April of being a foreigner from Malawi.Although Mr Siwale was... Read More

May 24, 2018 2654 24 By Obiaks News

Ethiopia’s new Prime Minister dines with the opposition.

Ethiopia’s new Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed hosted a dinner reception last night for opposition leaders and promised to widen the democratic space here.It was a rare, direct meeting between the government and the groups.He told them that they... Read More

Apr 13, 2018 2537 0 By Obiaks News

Boko Haram: Two Soldiers and Five Terrorist Killed in Gun Battle.

Two soldiers have been killed after they encountered Boko Haram terrorists on Tuesday, as the crackdown on the remaining Boko Haram insurgent in the Sambisa forest continues.Deputy Director Public Relations, Theatre Command Operation Lafiya Dole,... Read More

Mar 01, 2018 2480 0 By Obiaks News

UN Human Rights experts call on Libya to end ongoing slave trade.

- UN Human Rights experts call on Libya to end ongoing slave trade.- Calls on international community to take urgent action.- UN estimates that there are currently around 700,000 migrants in Libya.A coalition of United Nations human rights experts... Read More

Dec 01, 2017 2443 0 By Obiaks News

Robert Mugabe resigns as President of Zimbabwe after 37 years.

- Robert Mugabe resigns as President of Zimbabwe after 37 years.- Residents go ecstatic after the announcement in the streets.- Mugabe, 93, led Zimbabwe's fight for independence in the 1970s and came to power in 1980After ruling his country for 37... Read More

Nov 21, 2017 2427 0 By Obiaks News

Egypt defies UN embargo, buys weapons worth $23 million from North Korea.

- Egypt defies UN embargo, buys weapons worth $23 million from North Korea.- The weapons found include 30,000 rocket-propelled grenades from the cold war era.- U.S planning to cut off aid to Egypt unless it genuinely cuts off trading ties with North... Read More

Oct 03, 2017 2302 0 By Obiaks News

South Sudan's president Salva Kiir says exiled rebel leader Riek Machar can return to the country.

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has called on his exiled former deputy and rebel leader, Riek Machar, to return to the country, saying he will guarantee his safety and protection, Radio Tamazuj website based out of Netherland reports.The... Read More

May 07, 2018 2285 1 By Obiaks News

South Africa's Jacob Zuma aviods been fired by party.

President Jacob Zuma was on the verge of being removed as South Africa's head of state by the nation's ruling party Africa National Congress (ANC) according to information leaked to the press by a top party official.The National Excutive... Read More

Feb 08, 2018 2259 0 By Obiaks News

At Least Five Killed, Including A School Boy Following Clash Between Police and Hoodlums in Lagos.

An altercation between policemen from the Area D Command and some thugs in the Akala and Idi-Oro areas of Mushin, Lagos State has led to death of at least five persons including a policeman, three residents and a pupil.The incident was... Read More

Feb 28, 2018 2188 0 By Obiaks News

Suicide Bomber Attack Military Base in Somalia, Al Shabaab Claims Responsibilty.

A Somali military base about 30 km (20 miles) northwest of Mogadishu, the nation's capital has been attacked by a suicide bomber on Friday. Militant group al Shabaab has claimed responsibility of the attack which killed one soldier, the military... Read More

Mar 02, 2018 2158 0 By Obiaks News

Mozambique to hold official funeral for ex-rebel leader.

Mozambique will hold an official funeral for Afonso Dhlakama, leader of the main opposition party, and the ex-rebel Renamo movement.The decision was made by the cabinet of the Mozambique government at the weekend."Under the spirit of peace, harmony... Read More

May 07, 2018 2117 0 By Obiaks News

Deadly gun attack on hotel in Mali.

Two people were killed and two injured in a suspected gun attack on Wednesday evening by militant Islamists against an emblematic hotel in Mali's Dogon region.Papa Napo, the owner of Hotel La Falaise at Bandiagara, told the BBC six gunmen arrived on... Read More

Mar 29, 2018 2041 0 By Obiaks News

Prosecutors lose appeal to have Judge extend Oscar Pistorius' jail term.

South African state prosecutors have failed to convince a Judge to add more years to Oscar Pistorius' prison sentence.The former Paralympian who shot and killed his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp in 2013, had his initial culpable homicide conviction... Read More

Aug 27, 2016 2026 0 By Obiaks News

Quit Or Risk Being Killed, Brother Warns South Africa’s Zuma.

  President Jacob Zuma has received the latest call for his resignation from his own brother, according to a media report, as the South African leader clings to power despite a string of scandals.Zuma’s younger brother, Michael urged him... Read More

Sep 26, 2016 2018 0 By Obiaks News

At least 50 killed after suicide bomber explodes inside Mosque in North Eastern Nigeria.

- At least 50 killed after suicide bomber explodes inside Mosque in North Eastern Nigeria.- Suicide bomber targeted early morning prayer rush before exploding himself.- Although no group has claimed responsibility for the attack, it is similar to... Read More

Nov 21, 2017 2009 0 By Obiaks News

10 Soldiers, 7 militants killed as al-Shabab attack Somali Border town.

- 7 militants and 10 soldiers killed as al-Shabab attack Balad Hawo Town between Somalia and Kenya.- al-Shabab previously reported that over 20 soldiers were killed.- The war in Somalia continues.The Somali Border town of  Balad Hawo near Kenya... Read More

Sep 11, 2017 2001 0 By Obiaks News

Boko Haram attacks refugee camp in Northern Nigeria.

No fewer than five people have been killed and over 40 others injured in a suicide bomb attack at a camp site for internally displaced people (IDP) in northern Nigeria. Suspected Boko Haram suicide bombers on Wednesday night detonated explosives... Read More

Feb 01, 2018 1992 0 By Obiaks News