Monthly Archives: October 2017
Nigeria, Egypt lead Africa to Russia
Africa's qualifiers for the World Cup in Russia in 2018 have finally begun to emerge. Nigeria’s national team, the Super Eagles, are the first...
Oxford pilots ban on petrol/diesel
The university city of Oxford has unveiled plans to ban petrol and diesel cars from its center as part of the most radical set...
Dibaba gets gold, $100,000
Ethiopia’s ace long distance runner, Tirunesh Dibaba added a new accolade to her impressive array after winning the Chicago marathon held on Sunday.
Dibaba, 32,...
CAF drops referee Bennett
Confederations of African Football (CAF) has sidelined South African referee Daniel Bennett from officiating in the Champions League second-leg semifinal clash between Nady Al...
Cape Verde climb 47 FIFA steps in rank
In terms of surface area and population, Cape Verde Islands is one of Africa’s smaller nations.
Home to only half a million people, its...
Union asks court for lee way
Britain’s Communications Workers Union (CWU) is to ask the High Court in London on Thursday to allow its members working at Royal Mail to...
Government softens path for Grenfell migrants
Illegal immigrants who survived a fire that killed about 80 people in a social housing block in London will be given a clear path...
Super penthouse plan for Knightsbridge fails
Planning officials recommended that London’s Westminster council members reject a plan to turn two luxury apartments in the Knightsbridge district into a single large...
EU knocks on Libya’s door
The European Union is seeking to reopen its embassy in Libya pending security conditions, officials said on Tuesday, offering further political support for the...
Ethiopia devalues bir
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has announced a devaluation of the country’s currency, the birr by 15% effective Wednesday, October 11, 2017.
Along with...
