Representing the SADC
CNN — Before music streaming was popular, Nigerian group P-Square was already among the pioneers of the sound now dubbed Afrobeats. Twin brothers Paul and Peter Okoye have experienced both highs and lows since their 2003 debut, including six studio albums and collaborations with some of the biggest names in the industry, such as Rick … Read More “‘We’re humans’: P-Square on their breakup, reuniting and a new album in the works | CNN” »
CNN — As the first African and first Arab country to reach the World Cup semifinals, Morocco’s soccer team now represents so much more than its own nation as its achievements have united a region and continent in celebration. The Moroccan flag was displayed in cities all around the world on Saturday, as fans celebrated … Read More “Morocco’s historic World Cup achievement hailed worldwide | CNN” »
CNN Business — Laid-off employees at Twitter’s Africa headquarters are accusing Twitter of “deliberately and recklessly flouting the laws of Ghana” and trying to “silence and intimidate” them after they were fired. The team has hired a lawyer and sent a letter to the company demanding it comply with the West African nation’s labor laws, … Read More “Twitter Africa employees accuse Elon Musk of discrimination over severance terms | CNN Business” »
Abuja, Nigeria CNN — Two TikTok comedians have been publicly whipped in Nigeria for making a video that a court in the northern Kano State ruled had defamed the state Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, according to a judicial spokesperson. Mubarak Isah Muhammad, 26, and Nazifi Muhammad Bala, 23, each received 20 lashes for making defamatory … Read More “TikTokers caned and ordered to wash toilets as court rules they defamed Nigerian governor | CNN” »
CNN — A Nigerian social media influencer who flaunted a lavish lifestyle of private jets and luxury cars has been sentenced to 11 years in prison over charges related to a multimillion dollar scam that targeted companies in the United States and overseas. Ramon Abbas, known to his millions of Instagram followers as Ray Hushpuppi, … Read More “A man who flaunted private jets and luxury cars on Instagram gets 11 years in prison for money laundering | CNN” »
CNN — President Yoweri Museveni has apologized to Kenyans over tweets posted by his son Muhoozi Kainerugaba that had repeatedly threatened to invade Uganda’s East African neighbor. In a series of tweets on Monday and Tuesday, Kainerugaba posted provocative messages, including proposing the unification of Kenya and Uganda. “It wouldn’t take us, my army and … Read More “Uganda president apologizes to Kenya for son’s ill-advised invasion tweets | CNN” »
Abuja, Nigeria CNN — Every morning at 7am Nigerian time, Pastor Jerry Eze can be seen on a YouTube livestream fervently praying over thousands of stacks of requests he has received from his followers around the world. Flanked usually by his wife Eno, and an associate, Eze’s passionate prayers are delivered in an urgent staccato, … Read More “The YouTube prayer channel started during Covid that’s become a global movement | CNN” »
CNN — Thousands of protesters rallied in the Sudanese capital Khartoum on Sunday calling for an end to military rule, following a CNN investigation that exposed Russia’s plundering of gold in the African nation. Clashes erupted after hundreds of demonstrators attempted to head to the Republican Palace – Sudan’s presidential offices – but were met … Read More “Thousands in Sudan call for end to military rule, protest exploitation of gold resources after CNN investigation | CNN” »
CNN — The son of an Ethiopian chemistry professor who was killed during unrest in the country last year has filed a lawsuit against Meta, Facebook’s parent company, alleging that the social media platform is fueling viral hate and violence, harming people across eastern and southern Africa. Abrham Meareg Amare claims in the suit that … Read More “An Ethiopian professor was murdered by a mob. A lawsuit alleges Facebook fueled the violence | CNN Business” »
