Tina Turner: five favourite songs
A pick of the most memorable hits from US pop icon Tina Turner
Author: Mwanzo Editor
Over one million people displaced in four months in Somalia: UN
Somalia and its neighbours in the Horn of Africa including Ethiopia and Kenya have been suffering the worst drought in four decades after five failed rainy seasons
Cholera-hit S.African town blames govt for deadly outbreak
South Africa recorded its first two cholera cases in February on the back of outbreaks in nearby Mozambique and Malawi, the two most severely affected countries in 2023
Families of Tunisia detainees go to Africa court to seek release
Those detained include Rached Ghannouchi, the former speaker of parliament and one of the highest profile critics of President Kais Saied
Kenya vows to return to World Sevens series in 2024
Relegation from the world series means Kenya will no longer benefit from funding from the global body World Rugby and the chances of qualifying for the 2024 Olympics will be tough without it.
Nigeria’s outgoing president opens major oil plant
Nigeria swaps crude worth billions of dollars for gasoline it then subsidises for its domestic market.
Man City beat Chelsea to celebrate Premier League title triumph
City’s domestic dominance has seen them hailed as one of the best sides English football has ever seen.
Air strikes shake Khartoum as Sudan rivals agree 1-week ceasefire
Multiple announced truces have been violated since fighting broke out five weeks ago
Fake nails, fuel and influencers in Kenyan taxman’s sights
The public has until May 20 to comment on the finance bill before it is debated by lawmakers. If passed, it will need presidential approval to become law.
Half world’s largest lakes and reservoirs drying up: study
Unlike rivers, which have tended to hog scientific attention, lakes aren’t well monitored, despite their critical importance for water security
