Late US Billionaire's Record Land Gift Lays Chile Row To Rest

Chile President Michelle Bachelet (L) accepts a donation of land from Kristine McDivitt (R), widow of Douglas Tompkins, co-founder of The North Face and clothing brand Esprit

Douglas Tompkins's widow vividly remembers the suspicions the late billionaire raised when he started buying up land in Patagonia, the natural paradise at the bottom of South America.

Amazon Tribe Has Lowest Heart Risk Ever Seen: Study

A Tsimane father and son hunt fish in a river. (Michael Gurven)

Researchers said Friday they had found an indigenous Amazonian tribe with the lowest levels of artery hardening -- a portender of heart disease -- ever observed.

Most members of the Tsimane community, an indigenous Amazonian tribe, are active for between four and seven hours a day --  hunting, gathering, fishing and farming, the study found

2-IN-1 STORY: Mass Bacterial Infection In Queens College: Lagos Govt Wants School Shut Down

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The Lagos State government has advised an indefinite shutdown of Queens College over the outbreak of water-borne disease in the school.

Justice Still Elusive For Many Africans — Survey

Access to justice can be out of reach for many ordinary Africans. Getty Images

Corruption, high costs, long delays, the complexity of legal processes and a lack of legal counsel are some of the major obstacles that prevent many Africans from getting access to justice, a new study has found.

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Take Charge Now, Nigeria, APC Are Plunging, El-Rufai Tells Buhari

El Rufai and Buhari Image source: Pulse.ng

The Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, in a rare memo to Muhammadu Buhari, has told the Nigerian President how bad the nation was faring under his watch, how the president’s policies, actions and in-actions have contributed to the nation’s woes, and what could be done to steer Nigeria back to greatness.

Snags Slow Trump's White House Debut

US President Donald Trump speaks during the Friends of Ireland Luncheon for the visit of Taoiseach of Ireland Enda Kenny at the US Capitol March 16, 2017. Faced with various hurdles, the president and his supporters have denounced what he sees as partisan judges and biased media

Donald Trump wants to act swiftly, but 55 days after moving into the White House the president has little to show for his hustle, hamstrung by Congress, the courts and his own unorthodox style.

Why Is Ghana's 'Supersized' Government Being Criticized?

Nana Akufo-Addo pictured at celebrations for Ghana's 60th independence anniversary this month. EPA

The government in Ghana is on the back foot after President Nana Akufo-Addo nominated 110 ministers and deputies, prompting an outcry from the opposition and others about the size of the new administration.

Nigeria’s Pinnick Wins CAF Seat

NFF Chairman, Amaju Pinnick

The president of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, has won a seat into the executive committee of the Confederation of African Football.

UN Drugs Body Takes Aim At Fentanyl

More than 33,000 people in America alone died from overdoses involving prescription or illicit opioids in 2015, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

A UN drugs body moved Thursday to crack down on the production of chemicals made to use illicit fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid killing thousands in the United States.

Sierra Leone Pastor Finds Huge Diamond In Kono

Artisanal, or freelance, miners are a common site in Sierra Leone's diamond-rich Kono district. OLIVIA ACLAND

A Christian pastor has discovered one of the world's largest uncut diamonds in Sierra Leone's Kono district.

The diamond weighs over 709 carats. UMARU FOFANA

'Football Earthquake' As CAF Veteran Leader Hayatou Defeated

Ahmad (L) will replace Issa Hayatou (R) after nearly three decades

Ahmad of Madagascar pulled off a stunning upset on Thursday, ousting Issa Hayatou, the long-serving president of the Confederation of African Football, in an election at the organization’s congress in Ethiopia.

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JUST IN: Ahmad Ends Issa Hayatou’s 29-year African Football Reign

Delegates are choosing between Cameroon's Issa Hayatou, who has been in charge of Africa football for nearly three decades, and Ahmad from Madagascar, who has campaigned on a platform of administrative reform, financial transparency and a potential reorganisation of CAF competitions.

African Football Chief Hayatou Faces Challenger In Bid For 8th Term

Ahmad Ahmad, head of the Madagascar Football Assocation (left) and Confederation of African Football president Issa Hayatou

Issa Hayatou, the last of the old generation leaders in world football, faces a rare and determined challenge when he bids for an eighth term as head of the Confederation of African Football in Thursday's election.

FG Cuts Fertilizer Price By Half

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the payment of the outstanding ₦22bn that is meant for dealers of agricultural inputs, popularly known as agro-dealers, in order to ensure the seamless distribution of fertilizers at an approved rate of ₦5,500 for 50kg.

Liberia Hydro Plant Powers Businesses Left In Dark By War

Newly renovated Mount Coffee Hydropower Project, a hydro-electric plant on Liberia's Saint Paul River, in Harrisburg, some 40 km from Monrovia

Liberia is making a giant leap into an electrified future with the rehabilitation of a hydropower plant damaged during a civil war, allowing small businesses to lower costs and boost productivity.

Liberia's President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf speaks with technicians inside the control room of the newly renovated Mount Coffee Hydropower Project, a hydro-electric plant on Liberia's Saint Paul River, in Harrisburg, some 40 km from Monrovia

FG Lifts Ban On Kaduna-To-Abuja Helicopters

The Federal Government has rescinded its decision to ban commercial helicopters shuttling between Abuja and Kaduna.

Roger Federer Breaks A New Historical Record!

Tennis - The Former World No. 1 overcomes Jimmy Connors in a special list

Once again a new record for Roger Federer. The Swiss tennis player has been in the top 50 of the ATP Rankings for 875 weeks.

2-IN-1 STORY: Burundi 'Facing Malaria Epidemic'; Musician Youssou Ndour Backs Senegal's War On Malaria

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The ministry of health says the disease has killed more than 700 people since the beginning of the year - an average of more than 10 deaths every day. 

Youssou Ndour is backing a new US$32 million initiative to combat malaria in Senegal

Nigeria ‘Probes AU Seat Loss’, Suspects Sabotage By Own Officials

African Union Image source: Wikipedia

The Federal Government has instituted a panel of inquiry to investigate Nigeria’s failure to clinch the post of Commissioner for Peace and Security at the African Union (AU), the News Agency of Nigeria has reported.

South Africa And Nigeria Act To End 'Xenophobia' Attacks

At media briefing with South African Foreign Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, in Pretoria, Monday 13th. @DIRCO_ZA @MFA_Nigeria@AsoRock #Ubuntu 3:02 PM - 13 Mar 2017

The Nigerian and South African governments are to launch an "early warning" system to help track and deter xenophobic attacks against Nigerian migrants. 

Thousands in South Africa marched against xenophobia last year. AFP

Billions Lost To Helicopter Ban On Kaduna-Abuja Route

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Babagana Munguno, on Sunday banned chopper services in and around Abuja citing security concerns. Image credit: Bristow Helicopters

Foreign partners to withdraw choppers as sub-sector collapses

The Federal Government’s ban on helicopter services on the Kaduna-Abuja route yesterday threw the aviation sector into disarray as investors and operators began to count losses.

Adeosun Wants CBN To Extend BVN To Microfinance Banks

Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun and  CBN Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele

The Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to extend Bank Verification Number (BVN) requirement to account holders in Microfinance Banks (MFBs).

We’ll Treat Gun Carry Herdsmen, Extreme Religious Preachers Like Criminals — Oyo Govt

Oyo State Government has warned herdsmen operating in the state to desist from carrying guns and other dangerous weapons.

The Inventor Of The Web, Tim Berners-Lee, Outlines Its Three Biggest Threats

A map of "fake news." (Hoaxy)

The World Wide Web turned 28 today. But rather than celebrate, its inventor, Tim Berners-Lee, used the occasion to lay out what he sees as its greatest challenges.

Antibiotic-Free Meat Gets A Foothold In US

Last month, Tyson Foods announced a 'no antibiotics ever' pledge for all Tyson-branded chicken products, building on an earlier promise to restrict drug use on broiler chickens

Facing pressure from environmentalists and shareholder activists, major US food companies and restaurant chains are moving to limit antibiotics in farm animals raised for meat.

Advocates of stricter antibiotic use are pressing for action on beef and pork too, and are preparing a shareholder resolution for McDonald's annual meeting