Nouakchott (AFP) - A former minister became Nouakchott's first female mayor on Tuesday after being voted in by councillors to head up the sprawling Mauritanian capital's local authority. Maty Mint .. Read More →

By Masimba Mukichi Our world is a rainbow world. It has many cultures, traditions, beliefs and various food habits. To point a finger at what is eaten in China, Zimbabwe .. Read More →

By Wisdom Mumera The lights of the city Have darkness in me they fail to enlighten Under their stares I remain A priceless artifact, stuck upon a bemused sanctity For .. Read More →

The African Union (AU) has urged its members to unite against criminal proceedings at the International Criminal Court against sitting Presidents. The 54-nation organisation said it was disappointed that a .. Read More →

Lazarus Sauti Agriculture is an important sector involving the majority of the rural population in Africa. This sector faces major challenges in enhancing production in situations of dwindling natural resources .. Read More →

A STRUGGLING waitress from Knockville, Tennessee, was left thanking her lucky stars after a generous family gifted her with an $1,075 (£658) tip on $29.30 (£18) bill. Khadijah Muhammad turned .. Read More →

There is a new sexually transmitted superbug that experts say may be more deadly that AIDS. According to a CNBC report, an antibiotic-resistant strain of gonorrhea is more aggressive than .. Read More →

The pop and Grammy award winning rap group Salt-N-Pepa will be taking part in this year’s three day Wireless Festival in July. Many will remember Salt N Pepa from the .. Read More →

Geneva – Eritrea was on Monday accused of enforced disappearances, arbitrary detention and torture by a UN review of its human rights record. The lack of freedom, isolated and autocratic .. Read More →