May - 2021

Categories

Archive

May 31, 2021
2 min

PNG Opposition Tells PM Marape To End Begging. Reminder To Africa And Its Diaspora Communities

Africa Diaspora Communities | Papua New Guinea | Commentary May 31, 2021 Leader of Papua New Guinea (PNG)’s opposition Belden Norman Namah has told the country’s Prime Minister James Marape to end begging for economic assistance from external sources and instead focus his efforts on indigenous development. That was reported by some PNG media on May 26, 2021. More specifically, Mr Belden Norman Namah reportedly made the call on the PM after accusing him of begging the Uni

May 30, 2021
1 min

Boris Johnson Marries Carrie Symonds Secretly

Rest Of The World | Entertainment & Lifestyle May 30, 2021 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has married his long-time girlfriend Carrie Symonds in a secret wedding ceremony, reported some media on May 30, 2021. The famous and charismatic Oxford educated PM and Ms Carrie Symonds reportedly walked down the aisle of London’s Westminster Cathedral on May 29, 2021, in a private wedding ceremony attended by only a handful of family members and friends. It is the PM’s third m

May 29, 2021
1 min

Goma Turning Into Ghost Town Over Fears Of New Eruptions Of Nyiragongo Volcano

Africa | Democratic Republic of Congo May 29, 2021 The city of Goma in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is turning into a ghost town as people desert it over fears of new eruptions of nearby Nyiragongo volcano. Activity in downtown Goma particularly, has dwindled, with only a handful commercial outlets open, reported some media on May 29, 2021. So far, over 400 000 people are said to have fled the city that has a population of about 670 000. Nyiragongo volcano last eru

May 29, 2021
1 min

Mali’s Highest Court Declares Colonel Assimi Goita Interim President

Africa | Mali May 29, 2021 Mali’s Constitutional Court on May 28, 2021 declared military junta leader Colonel Assimi Goita the country’s new interim president. The declaration followed arrest and detention of former interim President Bah Ndaw, by the military on May 24, 2021. Mr Bah Ndaw has, however, been released from detention after stepping down on May 26, 2021. Hitherto becoming interim president, Colonel Assimi Goita was interim vice president under Bah Ndaw, in the

May 27, 2021
1 min

How Drake Celebrated His Billboard Music Awards’ Artist Of The Decade Trophy

Africa's Diaspora Communities | Entertainment & Lifestyle May 27, 2021 Drake celebrated his great music career milestone trophy of Artist of the Decade he received from Billboard Music Awards on May 23, 2021, in grandiose style. He reportedly did that by throwing an extra-ordinary lavish after party in a stadium he rented out solely for himself and his guests. In the stadium, namely the gigantic ultra-modern 70 000 seater SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, CA, guests were showere

May 26, 2021
1 min

150 Perish After Ferry Capsizes In Nigeria

Africa | Nigeria May 26, 2021 At least 150 people perished after a ferry capsized on Niger River in Nigeria on May 26, 2021, reported some media. According to the reports, the wooden vessel that was heading to Kebbi State from Niger State, broke into two parts and sank into the waters of Kainji Lake. The latter is a reservoir on Niger River. Overloading is said to have been the cause of the accident. While the vessel had capacity for 80 people, it was reportedly carrying

May 25, 2021
1 min

Return Of Mali’s Military Junta

Africa | Mali May 25, 2021 Military in Mali has arrested the country’s top government officials and presumably took power, reported some media on May 25, 2021. According to the reports, the military there arrested the country’s interim President Bah Ndaw together with the prime minister and minister of defence, and detained them in a military base This is not the first time this sort of thing has happened in Mali in recent times. On August 18, 2020, a group of military o

May 24, 2021
1 min

The Weeknd Honored Big Time At Billboard Music Awards 2021

Africa's Diaspora Communities | Entertainment & Lifestyle May 24, 2021 The Weeknd was honored big time at Billboard Music Awards 2021 ceremony held at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, CA, USA, on May 23, 2021 (local time). The African Canadian music superstar born Abel Makkonen Tesfaye received Billboard Music Awards’ Top Artist Award, and nine more awards that include Top Male Artist and Top R&B Artist Awards. _________________________ © 2015 - 2021 Africauptodate. All R

May 23, 2021
1 min

Goma City Under Threat As Lava From Nyiragongo Volcano Approaches Fast

Africa | Democratic Republic of Congo May 23, 2021 Lava from Nyiragongo Volcano in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)’s Nyiragongo Volcano that erupted on the evening of May 22, 2021, is now flowing directly towards Goma City. That was reported by some media. The superhot lava is said to be approaching Goma City fast, having already touched Goma International Airport on the outskirts of the city. In response to the threat posed by the lava to Goma City, DRC government rep

May 22, 2021
1 min

Tanzania Appoints Former Beauty Queen Hoyce Temu Ambassador

Africa | Tanzania | Fashion & Beauty May 22, 2021 President Samia Hassan of Tanzania has appointed former Miss Tanzania Hoyce Temu ambassador. Ms Hoyce Temu, a communications specialist, is among 23 new ambassadors appointed by President Samia Hassan on May 22, 2021, as she continues to consolidate her reign over the natural asset rich East African nation. Further to the new ambassadors, President Samia Hassan had earlier made several other appointments for key positions

1

2 3

AFRICAUPTODATE

News, Commentaries, Entertainment, Fashion, Beauty & More...

Categories

Africauptodate