All Islamic schools in Senegal are to close down

BBC

Young students, about aged seven to 12, have been killed in a fire in the Medina neighborhood of Senegal's capital, Dakar, prompting the Senegalese President to visit the scene. After his visit, he announced the government will close all Islamic schools that do not meet basic safety standards. Officials said nine children in a Quranic school died in a fire Sunday.

French nun killed in Madagascar

As per police report in Madagascar, two protesters have been killed in a riot at a prison holding the alleged killers of a French nun. The unrest happened when an angry crowd converged on the prison in the northern town of Mandritsara demanding justice for the death Sister Marie Emmanuelle Helesbeux. 

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First ever Cameroon Movie Awards

More promo of the First ever Cameroon Movie Awards....Dear readers show some appreciation of this defining moment in the Cameroon history. It is a small industry but its growth pace is steep. We urge you all for your support from Nigeria to Ghana join us in this baby steps journey. 

66 years old Nigerian woman cought smuggling cocaine

Jose O  a 66 years old Nigerian woman  was cought smuggling cocaine coming from Lagos State, Nigeria to Istanbul, Turkey . The substance powder identified as cocaine was concealed in her wig. 

John Dumelo admits he is finding it difficult to choose a romantic partner

Who would have thought John Dumelo has problems finding the "right one"? processing all his good looks and fame, it is obvious to assume the talented actor will have many admirers to the point of running out of choice. Well according to his recent public interview with Showbiz , the people's idol choices are scares. His words goes as follows:

Ghanaian Ace Stars Are Unhappy About Chris Brown's Reported $1 Million Fee

Chris brown was offered $1million to perform in Ghana. However, it appears ace Ghanaian satirist, Kwaku Sintim-Misa (KSM) is in disagreement with the reported $1 million fee for Grammy winning singer, Chris Brown to perform in Ghana. I agree with KSM, this is waste of money; in fact these stars should do such free of charge as a sign of their social responsibility to Africa.

Nollywood actress says: My Husband Is Not Romantic

Bubbly Nollywood actress Anita Hogan stole the hearts of a movie lovers a few years ago with her acting prowess. The dark-skinned and talented actress went off the scene after her celebrated marriage to her Dutch lover, a union that has produced two adorable kids.

Cameroon First Movie Awards Coming soon this December 2013

Exciting News: The first edition of Cameroon Movie Awards ceremony will be here soon. CMA is the Cameroonian movie awards to be held this December 2013 in Bamenda; North West of Cameroon. According to Mr Eric Ntang the man behind it all, "it is a ceremony that will define the path of the film industry in Cameroon as well as the Diaspora. Nominees are drawn from all productions in Cameroon, and in the diaspora. The CMA will ultimately become a rotational annual awards, and at some point we may even move from one continent to the other. In other words we may host one in the UK or US at some point." Watch a preview of all nominees so far after the cut.....

Nollywood actress Uche Jombo and husband at her movie premiere in Lagos

Actress Uche Jumbo and Husband Kenny Rodriquez on the red carpet of her new movie "My Life, My Damage" which premiered at Ozone Cinemas Yaba. More pictures after the cut ...