Tshisekedi’s Kikwit visit highlighted military upgrades as Kinshasa projected state authority beyond frontline conflict zones. President Félix Tshisekedi used a visit to Kikwit to highlight new infrastructure tied to the 11th military region, framing the investment as part of a wider effort to strengthen state authority and improve military capacity across the Democratic Republic of Congo . The visit formed part of his itinerary in Kwilu province, where officials also presented other public projects during his stay. According to the report, the works included a new headquarters, administrative offices, an officers’ mess and a military auditorium, alongside references to improved welfare facilities for soldiers and their families. Separate reporting by Actualite.cd confirms that Tshisekedi arrived in Kikwit on March 25 during a provincial visit that included several development and state infrastructure sites. The message of the visit extended beyond a local inauguration. In political terms, the Kikwit stop allowed Kinshasa to project a security narrative outside the country’s eastern conflict zones, presenting military modernization as a national, not only regional, priority. Reporting from ACP also confirms Tshisekedi’s presence in Kikwit and the official framing of the trip as an itinerant presidential visit linked to state activity in Kwilu. That broader framing matters because it places military investment within a state-building agenda: improving command structures, raising institutional visibility and signaling that the government wants stronger territorial presence beyond active war theatres. In that sense, the Kikwit developments were not only about new buildings, but also about reinforcing the image of a more professional and nationally anchored FARDC . Source: Actualite.cd DEVELOPMENT DRC uses Kikwit military upgrade to project national authority By Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Political Analyst Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Home Comment Mar 27, 2026 May 15, 2026 2 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: President Félix Tshisekedi used a visit to Kikwit to highlight new infrastructure tied to the 11th military region, framing the investment as part of a wider effort to strengthen state authority and improve military capacity across the Democratic Republic of Congo . The visit formed part of his itinerary in Kwilu province, where officials also presented other public projects during his stay. ADVERTISEMENT According to the report, the works included a new headquarters, administrative offices, an officers’ mess and a military auditorium, alongside references to improved welfare facilities for soldiers and their families. Separate reporting by Actualite.cd confirms that Tshisekedi arrived in Kikwit on March 25 during a provincial visit that included several development and state infrastructure sites. ADVERTISEMENT The message of the visit extended beyond a local inauguration. In political terms, the Kikwit stop allowed Kinshasa to project a security narrative outside the country’s eastern conflict zones, presenting military modernization as a national, not only regional, priority. Reporting from ACP also confirms Tshisekedi’s presence in Kikwit and the official framing of the trip as an itinerant presidential visit linked to state activity in Kwilu. Trending Now US Democrats' Rwanda Record: Peaceful Change and Congo Sovereignty . Policy and Reforms Tanzania Community Grants: Who Benefits and What Comes Next . Government Announcements Ghana–Canada Seafarer Deal Does Not Guarantee Jobs . Job & Opportunity South Africa Elections 2026: DA Leads Gauteng as Count Advances . 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Apply for a Kenyan passport on the official DIS eCitizen portal. Fees, documents, biometrics centres, status SMS, and collection steps. To apply for a Kenyan passport online, start on the official Directorate of Immigration Services eCitizen portal at dis.ecitizen.go.ke , complete the application, pay the prescribed fee, then book a biometrics appointment at a passport processing centre. Kenya issues ePassports valid for 10 years. Online application and payment are required before you submit documents and capture biometrics in person. Quick answer Portal: dis.ecitizen.go.ke (Immigration / passport services). After pay: Book an appointment, then attend with originals for photo and biometrics. Ordinary fees (KES): 34 pages 7,550; 50 pages 9,550; 66 pages 12,050. Lost or mutilated: KES 20,050. Status: Check on eCitizen, or SMS your application number to 22222. Timeline: About 14 working days after biometrics, per the Immigration service charter. Official portal Continue Reading Full Article IMMIGRATION AND VISAS How to Apply for a Kenyan Passport Online By The Editorial Staff Public Services The Editorial Staff Home Comment Sep 5, 2026 Sep 5, 2026 9 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: To apply for a Kenyan passport online, start on the official Directorate of Immigration Services eCitizen portal at dis.ecitizen.go.ke , complete the application, pay the prescribed fee, then book a biometrics appointment at a passport processing centre. Kenya issues ePassports valid for 10 years. Online application and payment are required before you submit documents and capture biometrics in person. Quick answer Portal: dis.ecitizen.go.ke (Immigration / passport services). After pay: Book an appointment, then attend with originals for photo and biometrics. Ordinary fees (KES): 34 pages 7,550; 50 pages 9,550; 66 pages 12,050. Lost or mutilated: KES 20,050. Status: Check on eCitizen, or SMS your application number to 22222. Timeline: About 14 working days after biometrics, per the Immigration service charter. Official portal Use only the official DIS eCitizen portal: https://dis.ecitizen.go.ke/ . Confirm passport types and fees on the Directorate of Immigration Services site: immigration.go.ke/type-and-fees and immigration.go.ke/passport-section . What you need Requirements depend on whether you are applying for a first passport, replacement, lost, or mutilated booklet. Immigration lists these on its application requirements page. First-time (new) applications typically need: ADVERTISEMENT Duly filled application Form 19 and 2 payment invoices Original birth certificate and a copy (citizens by birth), or certificate of registration (citizens by registration) Original national ID and a copy (adults) Consent form for minors, plus parents’ IDs or death certificates where applicable, and parents’ birth certificates Payment of the prescribed fee Any other document Immigration may request Replacement (still holding the old passport) typically needs: Form 19 and 2 payment invoices Original national ID and a copy (adults) Consent form for minors Previous passport and a copy Payment of the prescribed fee Lost passport typically needs: Form 19 and 2 payment invoices Original ID and a copy (adults) Personal statement explaining the loss Sworn affidavit supporting that statement Police abstract for loss of passport Copy of the lost passport biodata page if available Payment of the prescribed fee Mutilated passport typically needs: Form 19 and 2 payment invoices Original ID and a copy (adults) Previous passport and a copy Personal statement explaining the damage Sworn affidavit supporting that statement Payment of the prescribed fee Immigration FAQs state a recommender’s ID copy is no longer a requirement . Your birth certificate and national ID details should match; if they do not, correct them at civil registration or the National Registration Bureau before you apply. Current fees Official ordinary and related fees published by Immigration (KES): Ordinary A series (34 pages): 7,550 Ordinary B series (50 pages): 9,550 Ordinary C series (66 pages): 12,050 Diplomatic passport: 15,050 Mutilated passport: 20,050 Lost passport: 20,050 Pay only through the official eCitizen invoice. Do not pay agents or unofficial mobile numbers. ADVERTISEMENT How to apply step by step Open dis.ecitizen.go.ke and sign in with your eCitizen account (or create one if you do not have one). Select Immigration / passport application services and choose the correct application type (new, replacement, lost, or mutilated) and passport series. Fill the online form carefully so names, dates, and ID numbers match your birth certificate and national ID. Upload clear scans of the documents required for your category. Generate the official invoice and pay the prescribed fee on eCitizen. Print or save Form 19 and your payment invoices (Immigration asks for two invoices when you present). Book a biometrics appointment on the portal and choose a passport processing centre. Attend on your appointment date with originals for document check and biometric capture (photo and fingerprints). Track progress on eCitizen, or SMS your application number to 22222. Collect the passport at the same centre where you did biometrics when it is ready. Where to do biometrics After payment, book through eCitizen and enrol biometrics at one of these passport processing centres: Nairobi (Nyayo House) Kisumu Mombasa Eldoret Nakuru Embu Kisii Kericho Bungoma Kenyans abroad should contact the nearest Kenyan embassy or high commission for consular passport guidance. Processing and status Immigration FAQs: about 14 working days after biometrics, as in the service charter. Check progress by logging into your eCitizen account. Or SMS your application number (on your receipt) to 22222. How to collect When collecting, Immigration FAQs say to carry: The invoice with the token attached Your original national ID For a replacement, the old passport booklet as well Collect from the same passport centre where you did biometrics, not a different office. Common problems Name or date of birth mismatch on ID and birth certificate: Correct the records at civil registration or NRB before applying. Missing documents on appointment day: Reschedule, or ask customer care at the passport centre to help you rebook. Child applications: A biological parent should apply and present the child for biometrics unless you have court-issued legal guardianship. A consent form authorises Immigration to issue a passport for a minor. Uploaded scans but still asked for originals: Immigration says originals are still needed for multiple secure records. Scam warnings Use only dis.ecitizen.go.ke and immigration.go.ke . Pay only the official eCitizen invoice. Immigration does not take cash at the receiving counter for eCitizen services. Ignore brokers who promise faster passports for an extra fee outside official channels. Useful contacts Email: info@immigration.go.ke / dis@immigration.go.ke Landline: +254 20 2222022 Passport lines (published on Immigration contacts): +254 110 923422 / +254 110 923423 Hotline: +254 110 922065 Website: immigration.go.ke Related XTRAfrica guides How to Apply for a KRA PIN Online How to File Your KRA Tax Return Online How to Reverse an M-Pesa Transaction FAQs How long is a Kenyan ePassport valid? Immigration states ePassports are issued for 10 years. Trending Now US Democrats' Rwanda Record: Peaceful Change and Congo Sovereignty . Policy and Reforms Tanzania Community Grants: Who Benefits and What Comes Next . Government Announcements Ghana–Canada Seafarer Deal Does Not Guarantee Jobs . Job & Opportunity South Africa Elections 2026: DA Leads Gauteng as Count Advances . 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Deputy Minister Gina urges SA municipalities to use innovation for better services as MIRA 2025 awards winners and launches a new R3m funding programme. Municipalities across South Africa have been urged to adopt new technologies to improve service delivery and build stronger local governments. Deputy Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation Nomalungelo Gina gave this message during the 2nd Municipal Innovation Recognition Awards (MIRA) held in Durban yesterday. She said innovation is not optional anymore, especially for rural municipalities facing serious development challenges. “Innovation allows us to leapfrog to better outcomes,” she said. “New technologies disrupt the status quo, reduce costs, and streamline processes, ultimately empowering citizens and restoring public trust in local government.” Celebrating Innovative Municipalities The MIRA awards recognise municipalities that use innovative solutions to improve services like water provision, waste management, and citizen engagement. Key winners included: City of Cape Town won the Trailblazing Innovation Award for its Digital Wayleave Management System, which makes getting development approvals faster and easier online. City of Tshwane, Emalahleni, eThekwini, and Waterberg District Municipality – received Special Recognition Awards for reaching Innovation Maturity Level 4, showing their innovation processes are well-managed and consistent. Vhembe, Waterberg, Modimolle-Mookgopong, and uMgungundlovu – honoured for applying innovation in specific departments, showing promising and repeatable efforts. Continue Reading Full Article Nomalungelo Gina Urges Municipal Innovation in SA By Serge Kabongo Sports & Entertainment Serge Kabongo Home Comment Jul 1, 2025 May 15, 2026 3 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Municipalities across South Africa have been urged to adopt new technologies to improve service delivery and build stronger local governments. Deputy Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation Nomalungelo Gina gave this message during the 2nd Municipal Innovation Recognition Awards (MIRA) held in Durban yesterday. She said innovation is not optional anymore, especially for rural municipalities facing serious development challenges. ADVERTISEMENT “Innovation allows us to leapfrog to better outcomes,” she said. “New technologies disrupt the status quo, reduce costs, and streamline processes, ultimately empowering citizens and restoring public trust in local government.” Celebrating Innovative Municipalities The MIRA awards recognise municipalities that use innovative solutions to improve services like water provision, waste management, and citizen engagement. Key winners included: City of Cape Town won the Trailblazing Innovation Award for its Digital Wayleave Management System, which makes getting development approvals faster and easier online. City of Tshwane, Emalahleni, eThekwini, and Waterberg District Municipality – received Special Recognition Awards for reaching Innovation Maturity Level 4, showing their innovation processes are well-managed and consistent. Vhembe, Waterberg, Modimolle-Mookgopong, and uMgungundlovu – honoured for applying innovation in specific departments, showing promising and repeatable efforts. New Municipal Innovation Fund Launched A major highlight of the event was the launch of the Municipal Innovation Fund (MIF). This fund will provide up to R3 million per project for municipalities to develop and implement technologies that have a real community impact. ADVERTISEMENT The fund will focus on municipalities with: Level 4 or higher on the Municipal Innovation Maturity Index (MIMI) Sound governance and clean audits Projects funded must show clear results and have proper financial and progress reporting. What Leaders Said The ceremony included speeches from: Trending Now US Democrats' Rwanda Record: Peaceful Change and Congo Sovereignty . Policy and Reforms Tanzania Community Grants: Who Benefits and What Comes Next . Government Announcements Ghana–Canada Seafarer Deal Does Not Guarantee Jobs . 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Read Black Sherif’s biography: age, real name, Konongo roots, top songs, Iron Boy album, awards, family facts and 2026 releases. Black Sherif is a Ghanaian singer, rapper and songwriter whose urgent voice carries stories of pressure, faith and survival. Born Mohammed Ismail Sherif in Konongo-Zongo, he moved from “First Sermon” and “Second Sermon” to “Kwaku the Traveller,” then built two albums beyond one breakthrough. His official X profile carries the Blacko identity into a 2026 era led by “PopStar,” “SWAGGA” and “Find A Way.” Who is Black Sherif? Black Sherif is Ghanaian artist Mohammed Ismail Sherif, also called Blacko. Born in Konongo-Zongo on 9 January 2002, he became famous through the “Sermon” songs and “Kwaku the Traveller.” His music blends hip-hop, highlife, reggae, drill and Afropop around intensely personal writing. The “Sermons” and “Kwaku the Traveller” Breakthrough Black Sherif’s national arrival sounded like testimony. “First Sermon,” released in 2021, placed his cracked singing voice over a spare, insistent beat and made struggle feel immediate rather than decorative. “Second Sermon” widened the audience months later. Burna Boy heard the record, joined its remix and connected a young Ghanaian storyteller to listeners far beyond his home market. XTRAfrica’s Burna Boy songs page traces the catalogue of the Nigerian star who helped carry that second sermon outward. The decisive solo moment came on 30 March 2022. “Kwaku the Traveller” admits failure but refuses shame as a final destination. Its mix of apology, defiance and motion became a cross-border language. The UK’s Official Charts Company records a number-two peak and 13 weeks on the Official Afrobeats Chart. The records do not present a flawless hero. They present a traveller who falls, argues with himself and keeps walking. The nickname Blacko became attached to that character, while his physical performance makes the internal drama visible on stage. Konongo-Zongo Heritage and Ghanaian Identity Black Sherif was born in Konongo-Zongo in Ghana’s Ashanti Region. His community is central to his art, but location should not be used to invent an ethnic label for him. Reliable public interviews identify his Ghanaian nationality, Muslim upbringing and Konongo-Zongo roots; they do not provide a clear first-person ethnic identification. The soundscape was already plural. In a 2026 BET interview republished by NYDJ Live , he remembered Quran recitations, gospel music, folk songs and durbar performances sharing a compound-house environment. “Being where I’m from is what has written my DNA,” he said. Continue Reading Full Article AFRICAN CULTURE Black Sherif Biography: Age, Songs, Albums and Career By Witty Pascal Entertainment Editor Witty Pascal Home Comment Aug 14, 2026 Aug 14, 2026 12 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Black Sherif is a Ghanaian singer, rapper and songwriter whose urgent voice carries stories of pressure, faith and survival. Born Mohammed Ismail Sherif in Konongo-Zongo, he moved from “First Sermon” and “Second Sermon” to “Kwaku the Traveller,” then built two albums beyond one breakthrough. His official X profile carries the Blacko identity into a 2026 era led by “PopStar,” “SWAGGA” and “Find A Way.” Who is Black Sherif? Black Sherif is Ghanaian artist Mohammed Ismail Sherif, also called Blacko. Born in Konongo-Zongo on 9 January 2002, he became famous through the “Sermon” songs and “Kwaku the Traveller.” His music blends hip-hop, highlife, reggae, drill and Afropop around intensely personal writing. The “Sermons” and “Kwaku the Traveller” Breakthrough Black Sherif’s national arrival sounded like testimony. “First Sermon,” released in 2021, placed his cracked singing voice over a spare, insistent beat and made struggle feel immediate rather than decorative. “Second Sermon” widened the audience months later. Burna Boy heard the record, joined its remix and connected a young Ghanaian storyteller to listeners far beyond his home market. XTRAfrica’s Burna Boy songs page traces the catalogue of the Nigerian star who helped carry that second sermon outward. The decisive solo moment came on 30 March 2022. “Kwaku the Traveller” admits failure but refuses shame as a final destination. Its mix of apology, defiance and motion became a cross-border language. The UK’s Official Charts Company records a number-two peak and 13 weeks on the Official Afrobeats Chart. The records do not present a flawless hero. They present a traveller who falls, argues with himself and keeps walking. The nickname Blacko became attached to that character, while his physical performance makes the internal drama visible on stage. Konongo-Zongo Heritage and Ghanaian Identity Black Sherif was born in Konongo-Zongo in Ghana’s Ashanti Region. His community is central to his art, but location should not be used to invent an ethnic label for him. Reliable public interviews identify his Ghanaian nationality, Muslim upbringing and Konongo-Zongo roots; they do not provide a clear first-person ethnic identification. The soundscape was already plural. In a 2026 BET interview republished by NYDJ Live , he remembered Quran recitations, gospel music, folk songs and durbar performances sharing a compound-house environment. “Being where I’m from is what has written my DNA,” he said. Twi and English move through his songs alongside Ghanaian street speech. Highlife supplies melodic memory; hip-hop and Asakaa supply attack; reggae offers spiritual weight. His official fan community, Blacko Tribe , confirms his birth date and birthplace while describing the path from Konongo-Zongo to an international stage. Formative Life: Poetry, Performance and the Freedom to Create Before recording was accessible, Mohammed danced at weddings and birthday parties, played football and wrote poems in notebooks. The BET account places the serious turn toward music in his second year of high school. He wanted not only to sing, but to understand instruments, performance and the structure of music itself. His childhood also contained separation. In a 2024 Guardian interview , he said his seamstress mother left to work in Greece when he was ten. He later described the absence of living with his parents for many years as one source of the emotional spaces heard in his work. Those direct statements support the family story; popular claims naming his parents do not meet the same evidentiary standard and are not repeated here. Education continued alongside the early career. By 2024, the Guardian described him as a University of Ghana psychology student, though his professional schedule limited classroom time. He also studied performances and music archives, learning how melody could carry autobiography. ADVERTISEMENT Black Sherif Career Timeline: Key Events Year Event Significance 2019 Begins releasing music professionally Starts the recorded journey before national attention. 2021 Releases “First Sermon” and “Second Sermon” Breaks through in Ghana; Burna Boy later joins the “Second Sermon” remix. 2022 Releases “Kwaku the Traveller” and The Villain I Never Was Converts viral momentum into a hit single and a complete debut album. 2023 Wins Ghana’s Artiste of the Year and BET Best International Flow Earns major recognition at home and abroad. 2025 Releases Iron Boy Expands his sound through a 15-track second album built around resilience and freedom. 2026 Wins five TGMAs and opens the “PopStar” chapter Confirms the album’s impact while pushing toward a broader entertainer identity. Voice, Writing and the Craft of “Drama in a Voice Pipe” Black Sherif’s instrument is instantly recognisable: part cry, part rasp, part melodic rap. He stretches syllables until they feel physically burdened, then snaps into a clipped verse. That contrast allows grief and bravado to occupy the same record. It also makes genre arguments less useful. “Second Sermon” may lean toward drill, “Oil in My Head” carries prayerful highlife warmth, and “So It Goes” with Fireboy DML opens into melodic Afropop, yet the narrator remains unmistakably Blacko. He calls the method “drama in a voice pipe.” Songs such as “Soja,” “45,” “Konongo Zongo,” “January 9th,” “Where Dem Boyz” and “Sacrifice” build scenes rather than merely describing moods. In a 2025 Wonderland interview , he reduced the Iron Boy feeling to “resilience, toughness and freedom.” His collaborations work because the core voice survives them. Burna Boy amplifies the sermon; Sarkodie gives him another Ghanaian rap frame on “Country Side”; Fireboy DML brings compositional softness to “So It Goes”; Seyi Vibez meets his street-rooted intensity on Iron Boy . Black Sherif adapts without becoming anonymous. Albums, Awards and Major Achievements The Villain I Never Was , released on 6 October 2022, gave the breakthrough a world. Across “The Homeless Song,” “Oil in My Head,” “Soja,” “45” and “Konongo Zongo,” it examines pressure, bereavement, ambition and sudden visibility, proving his voice could sustain a long-form project. Iron Boy followed on 3 April 2025. The 15-track album features Fireboy DML and Seyi Vibez and pays homage through its title to highlife elder Amakye Dede, who also comes from the Konongo area. Black Sherif told Wonderland that the second record built upward from the debut’s foundation. The result is still vulnerable, but victory, movement and self-belief occupy more space. Recognition followed the work. Ghana News Agency confirmed his 2023 BET Hip Hop Award for Best International Flow, making him the second Ghanaian winner of that category after Sarkodie. He also won the 2023 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Artiste of the Year, with “Kwaku the Traveller” taking Most Popular Song and Best Hip-Hop Song. At the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards on 9 May 2026, he became Artiste of the Year for a second time. Metro TV’s winners report records four additional victories: Album of the Year for Iron Boy , Songwriter of the Year, Hip-Hop Song of the Year for “Where Dem Boyz” and Afropop Song of the Year for “Sacrifice.” Those five trophies show both breadth and album-level respect. Personal Life, Parents and Privacy Black Sherif’s writing is personal, but his public catalogue should not be mistaken for permission to manufacture private facts. He has spoken about his mother’s work as a seamstress, his parents’ influence and the long separation from living with them. He has not supplied a consistently verified public record for their names, so those names remain unconfirmed here. ADVERTISEMENT The same caution applies to romance. No spouse or partner has been reliably and publicly confirmed as of August 2026. His lyrics often stage intimate conversations, loss and longing, yet they do not prove a current relationship. His height is also absent from credible first-party and major-media profiles. The Guardian also reported his help with food and maternity bills and his honest conversations with younger people about struggle. That instinct aligns with songs that acknowledge hardship without abandoning the listener inside it. Cultural Impact: Making Vulnerability Sound Powerful Black Sherif helped shift the image of the young Ghanaian male star. His music can be aggressive without hiding fear, spiritual without becoming doctrinal and fashionable without separating clothing from character. Younger listeners hear regional speech and local references carried with the scale of international pop. His impact is also practical. In the 2026 BET conversation, he said children in his city now see possibilities in styling, songwriting and dance. He argues for Africa’s musical variety and wants his work to become a kind of literature people can return to for courage. The audience remains measurable without defining the art. A current Music Metrics Vault snapshot , checked on 13 August 2026, reported about 3.0 million Spotify monthly listeners and 813.9 million catalogue streams. The stronger cultural measure is how quickly a confession such as “Kwaku the Traveller” became communal speech. What Comes Next: The 2026 “PopStar” Era The 2026 chapter began with “PopStar,” a lighter, more theatrical record that Black Sherif described as fresh air in his catalogue. “SWAGGA,” produced by longtime collaborator Joker Nharnah, followed with the confidence of earned arrival. “Find A Way” returned to hope and home; XTRAfrica carries both the lyrics and meaning and the artist’s live songs archive . July and August added collaborations: “Amazing Grace” appeared with Davido on ORIADÉ , and “Cry” paired Black Sherif with Llona. The releases arrived after the Iron Boy tour cycle and TGMA sweep, suggesting expansion rather than a reset. XTRAfrica’s report on his Zaama Disco production shows his growing interest in choreography, lighting and complete stage presentation. No third studio album or confirmed release date had been announced by 13 August 2026. The responsible expectation is therefore artistic: the next project may test how far Black Sherif can widen the “PopStar” frame while keeping the Konongo storyteller at its centre. Black Sherif FAQs What is Black Sherif’s real name? His real name is Mohammed Ismail Sherif. He is also widely called Blacko. How old is Black Sherif? Black Sherif was born on 9 January 2002. He is 24 years old as of 13 August 2026. Trending Now US Democrats' Rwanda Record: Peaceful Change and Congo Sovereignty . 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It is accurate to describe him as Ghanaian and from Konongo-Zongo, not to infer ethnicity from birthplace. Who are Black Sherif’s parents? He has spoken publicly about his seamstress mother, his father and years spent away from both parents. Their names are not consistently confirmed by strong first-party or major-media sources. How tall is Black Sherif? His height has not been reliably published by an official profile or major interview. Is Black Sherif married? No marriage or current partner was reliably confirmed in the public record reviewed as of August 2026. Which song made Black Sherif famous? “First Sermon” and “Second Sermon” created his 2021 breakthrough. “Kwaku the Traveller” became his defining international solo hit in 2022. What are Black Sherif’s biggest songs? His best-known songs include “First Sermon,” “Second Sermon,” “Kwaku the Traveller,” “Soja,” “45,” “Oil in My Head,” “Konongo Zongo,” “January 9th,” “Lord I’m Amazed,” “Sacrifice” and “Where Dem Boyz.” How many albums has Black Sherif released? He has released two studio albums: The Villain I Never Was in 2022 and Iron Boy in 2025. What awards has Black Sherif won? His major wins include the 2023 BET Hip Hop Award for Best International Flow and Ghana Music Awards Artiste of the Year in 2023 and 2026. He won five categories at the 2026 ceremony. What is Black Sherif’s latest song? As of 13 August 2026, his newest credited release was Llona’s “Cry” featuring Black Sherif. His latest solo single was “Find A Way.” ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Biography KiDi Biography: Real Name, Albums, Son and Career Meet Ghana’s KiDi: his age, family, breakthrough, awards and 2026 album . 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In late March and early April, West Africa was hit by one of the most severe heatwaves in recorded history, with temperatures soaring above 40° Celsius (104°F). This unprecedented event affected countries like Mali and Burkina Faso, experiencing temperatures that are typically expected once in two centuries. This alarming phenomenon has been linked directly to climate change caused by the industrial sector's reliance on fossil fuels. Local doctors have reported a significant increase in dehydration cases, particularly among the elderly, who are at a higher risk due to the scarcity of air conditioning and adequate cooling devices. The World Weather Attribution (WWA), a team of climate scientists, conducted a rapid analysis of the heatwave. Their findings suggest such extreme temperature events would be impossible without the global warming induced by human activities. According to WWA statistician Clair Barnes, in a pre-industrial climate, heatwaves of this intensity would be exceedingly rare. The report warns that without significant reductions in fossil fuel emissions, similar heatwaves could become up to 20 times more frequent per year. Given these findings, there's a pressing need for comprehensive heat action plans. These plans would provide warnings and guidance on coping with extreme temperatures, essential for preventing heat-related illnesses and deaths. Such measures are crucial for adapting to the inevitable increases in frequency and severity of heatwaves. The elderly, like the nonagenarian in Niger, are particularly vulnerable to extreme heat . Limited access to cooling technologies in many West African nations exacerbates this vulnerability. Immediate action to improve infrastructure and healthcare responsiveness is critical to safeguard these populations. The situation in West Africa serves as a stark reminder of the broader implications of climate change. It underscores the urgency of global efforts to cut emissions and transition towards sustainable energy sources. For regions like the Sahel, adapting to a warming world is not just a policy option; it is a survival imperative. As West Africa reels from the effects of a potentially climate change-driven heatwave, the global community must heed the call for urgent action. It's not only about reducing emissions but also about implementing robust systems to protect the most vulnerable. Without decisive action, such extreme weather events will become a new, devastating normal. Continue Reading Full Article By Author Name Author Name Home Comment Apr 19, 2024 May 15, 2026 3 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: In late March and early April, West Africa was hit by one of the most severe heatwaves in recorded history, with temperatures soaring above 40° Celsius (104°F). This unprecedented event affected countries like Mali and Burkina Faso, experiencing temperatures that are typically expected once in two centuries. This alarming phenomenon has been linked directly to climate change caused by the industrial sector's reliance on fossil fuels. Local doctors have reported a significant increase in dehydration cases, particularly among the elderly, who are at a higher risk due to the scarcity of air conditioning and adequate cooling devices. The World Weather Attribution (WWA), a team of climate scientists, conducted a rapid analysis of the heatwave. Their findings suggest such extreme temperature events would be impossible without the global warming induced by human activities. According to WWA statistician Clair Barnes, in a pre-industrial climate, heatwaves of this intensity would be exceedingly rare. The report warns that without significant reductions in fossil fuel emissions, similar heatwaves could become up to 20 times more frequent per year. ADVERTISEMENT Given these findings, there's a pressing need for comprehensive heat action plans. These plans would provide warnings and guidance on coping with extreme temperatures, essential for preventing heat-related illnesses and deaths. Such measures are crucial for adapting to the inevitable increases in frequency and severity of heatwaves. The elderly, like the nonagenarian in Niger, are particularly vulnerable to extreme heat . Limited access to cooling technologies in many West African nations exacerbates this vulnerability. Immediate action to improve infrastructure and healthcare responsiveness is critical to safeguard these populations. ADVERTISEMENT The situation in West Africa serves as a stark reminder of the broader implications of climate change. It underscores the urgency of global efforts to cut emissions and transition towards sustainable energy sources. For regions like the Sahel, adapting to a warming world is not just a policy option; it is a survival imperative. As West Africa reels from the effects of a potentially climate change-driven heatwave, the global community must heed the call for urgent action. It's not only about reducing emissions but also about implementing robust systems to protect the most vulnerable. Without decisive action, such extreme weather events will become a new, devastating normal. Trending Now US Democrats' Rwanda Record: Peaceful Change and Congo Sovereignty . Policy and Reforms Tanzania Community Grants: Who Benefits and What Comes Next . 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The trial of 51 individuals, including three Americans, accused of attempting to overthrow President Félix Tshisekedi in the Democratic Republic of Congo, began yesterday. The proceedings, broadcast live on national TV and radio, are held at N’dolo military prison in Kinshasa. The defendants, wearing blue-and-yellow shirts, were arrested during attacks on the presidential palace and the home of an ally of President Tshisekedi. They face charges of financing terrorism, murder, and attempted assassination. The US State Department reported it has not been given access to the American detainees. The failed coup on May 19 resulted in six deaths, including suspected leader Christian Malanga. Arrests followed at the Palais de la Nation and the residence of Vital Kamerhe, the parliamentary speaker. The assailants were linked to the New Zaire Movement, led by Malanga, a formerly exiled politician with US citizenship. His son, Marcel Malanga, and 21-year-old Tyler Thompson are among the US nationals detained. Thompson's family expressed shock over his involvement, citing videos showing him being beaten by Congolese security forces. Other defendants include a Congolese-Belgian national and a Canadian citizen originally from DR Congo. An investigation is ongoing into alleged executions by soldiers who thwarted the coup. By Author Name Author Name Home Comment Jun 8, 2024 May 15, 2026 2 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: The trial of 51 individuals, including three Americans, accused of attempting to overthrow President Félix Tshisekedi in the Democratic Republic of Congo, began yesterday. The proceedings, broadcast live on national TV and radio, are held at N’dolo military prison in Kinshasa. The defendants, wearing blue-and-yellow shirts, were arrested during attacks on the presidential palace and the home of an ally of President Tshisekedi. They face charges of financing terrorism, murder, and attempted assassination. The US State Department reported it has not been given access to the American detainees. ADVERTISEMENT The failed coup on May 19 resulted in six deaths, including suspected leader Christian Malanga. Arrests followed at the Palais de la Nation and the residence of Vital Kamerhe, the parliamentary speaker. The assailants were linked to the New Zaire Movement, led by Malanga, a formerly exiled politician with US citizenship. ADVERTISEMENT His son, Marcel Malanga, and 21-year-old Tyler Thompson are among the US nationals detained. Thompson's family expressed shock over his involvement, citing videos showing him being beaten by Congolese security forces. Other defendants include a Congolese-Belgian national and a Canadian citizen originally from DR Congo. An investigation is ongoing into alleged executions by soldiers who thwarted the coup. Trending Now US Democrats' Rwanda Record: Peaceful Change and Congo Sovereignty . Policy and Reforms Tanzania Community Grants: Who Benefits and What Comes Next . Government Announcements Ghana–Canada Seafarer Deal Does Not Guarantee Jobs . Job & Opportunity South Africa Elections 2026: DA Leads Gauteng as Count Advances . Elections Monitoring Popular Today ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Tags

Police confirm Dineo Evelyn Motapane, 38, as one of eight women found dead in Ekurhuleni as investigators examine possible links between the cases. JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — September 17, 2026. South African police have confirmed that a woman found dead in KwaThema, Springs, was 38-year-old Dineo Evelyn Motapane, after her family identified her at the Springs Mortuary on Wednesday. Her death is among eight cases being examined in a wider Ekurhuleni investigation, although police have not established that all eight deaths are connected. Who was identified in the latest Ekurhuleni case? Police confirmed the KwaThema victim as 38-year-old Dineo Evelyn Motapane after her family identified her on September 16. Her body had been found the previous day. Investigators are examining eight women's deaths across Ekurhuleni but have not confirmed a single perpetrator or common link. Family identifies KwaThema victim Motapane's family positively identified her at the Springs Mortuary on September 16, according to reporting based on a South African Police Service statement. SABC News reported that police said she had last been seen alive on Sunday. Her body was discovered on the side of a road in KwaThema on September 15. At the time it was found, her family had not yet reported her missing, police said. The identification provides an answer to one family while investigators continue trying to establish the identities and circumstances surrounding other deaths included in the wider probe. The Citizen reported on September 17 that Motapane was the third victim to be identified in the investigation. Earlier reporting had counted fewer formal identifications, reflecting how quickly information has changed as families and forensic teams complete the process. Police are examining eight deaths The broader investigation covers eight women's bodies found in parts of Ekurhuleni since July. Locations reported by police and local media include Kempton Park, Olifantsfontein, Clayville and KwaThema. Continue Reading Full Article CRIME PREVENTION Dineo Motapane Identified as Police Probe Eight Ekurhuleni Deaths By Kamau Bahati Entertainment Editor Kamau Bahati Home Comment Sep 17, 2026 Sep 17, 2026 4 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — September 17, 2026. South African police have confirmed that a woman found dead in KwaThema, Springs, was 38-year-old Dineo Evelyn Motapane, after her family identified her at the Springs Mortuary on Wednesday. Her death is among eight cases being examined in a wider Ekurhuleni investigation, although police have not established that all eight deaths are connected. Who was identified in the latest Ekurhuleni case? Police confirmed the KwaThema victim as 38-year-old Dineo Evelyn Motapane after her family identified her on September 16. Her body had been found the previous day. Investigators are examining eight women's deaths across Ekurhuleni but have not confirmed a single perpetrator or common link. Family identifies KwaThema victim Motapane's family positively identified her at the Springs Mortuary on September 16, according to reporting based on a South African Police Service statement. SABC News reported that police said she had last been seen alive on Sunday. Her body was discovered on the side of a road in KwaThema on September 15. At the time it was found, her family had not yet reported her missing, police said. ADVERTISEMENT The identification provides an answer to one family while investigators continue trying to establish the identities and circumstances surrounding other deaths included in the wider probe. The Citizen reported on September 17 that Motapane was the third victim to be identified in the investigation. Earlier reporting had counted fewer formal identifications, reflecting how quickly information has changed as families and forensic teams complete the process. Police are examining eight deaths The broader investigation covers eight women's bodies found in parts of Ekurhuleni since July. Locations reported by police and local media include Kempton Park, Olifantsfontein, Clayville and KwaThema. Eyewitness News reported that police top brass convened an urgent meeting as the number of cases under examination increased. EWN said investigators were considering possible links between the deaths. Police have repeatedly cautioned against treating the cases as the work of one killer before evidence establishes that connection. That distinction matters because similarities in location or victim profile can guide an investigation but do not by themselves prove a common perpetrator. ADVERTISEMENT A suspect arrested in connection with the first July case remains in custody, according to EWN. Police have not said that suspect is responsible for the other deaths. Reward offered as investigation intensifies The Police Ministry has offered a R400,000 reward for information that may lead to arrests in the broader investigation. EWN reported the reward after authorities added an eighth woman's death to the cases being examined. Acting National Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane has said a multidisciplinary team of investigators and specialists is working to establish the circumstances of each case and identify those responsible. Police have also appealed to families with missing relatives to come forward and assist with identification. Forensic work, including postmortem examinations and DNA analysis where required, is central to establishing both identities and causes of death. Community fear grows across Ekurhuleni The discoveries have triggered widespread concern in communities around Kempton Park and the East Rand. Residents have been seeking information about whether the deaths are connected and whether a continuing threat exists. Trending Now US Democrats' Rwanda Record: Peaceful Change and Congo Sovereignty . Policy and Reforms Tanzania Community Grants: Who Benefits and What Comes Next . Government Announcements Ghana–Canada Seafarer Deal Does Not Guarantee Jobs . Job & Opportunity South Africa Elections 2026: DA Leads Gauteng as Count Advances . Elections Monitoring Popular Today Elections Monitoring South Africa Election Results: How to Read the Count . Elections Monitoring South Africa Elections 2026: Voting Hours, IDs and Ballots . Justice & Crime Julius Mkhwanazi, Kagiso Lerutla: Court Case Explained . Sports Trends Khanyisa Mayo Return Update: What Da Cruz Has Said . Elections Monitoring South Africa Special Voting: Hours, IDs and Home Visits . ADVERTISEMENT International reporting has also focused on the cases amid South Africa's wider struggle with violence against women. Associated Press reported on the public anger generated by the deaths while stressing that police had not confirmed a serial perpetrator. That uncertainty remains central to responsible reporting. Police are investigating multiple deaths in a concentrated geographical area, but the existence of a serial killer or organised group has not been established. What happens next Investigators must still determine the cause and circumstances of each death, establish whether forensic or other evidence links the cases, identify remaining victims and pursue suspects where evidence supports arrests. For Motapane's family, the identification ends one stage of uncertainty but opens another: establishing how she died and who was responsible. Police have asked anyone with information relevant to the deaths to contact authorities. 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Soccer Football - Africa Cup of Nations - Final - Senegal v Egypt - Olembe Stadium, Yaounde, Cameroon - February 6, 2022 General view of the Africa Cup of Nations trophy on display before the match REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany/File Photo CAIRO, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Morocco were granted the facilitating of the 2025 Africa Cup of Countries finals on Wednesday, supplanting Guinea who were deprived of the option to have the competition last year, while the 2027 rights were given to a co-bid from Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Morocco won as a matter of course after Algeria, Zambia and a joint bid from Benin and Nigeria all pulled out before the vote of the Confederation of African Football's leader council in Cairo on Wednesday. The north African nation was an out of control #1 and will see the choice as a lift to their expectations of co-facilitating the 2030 World Cup with Portugal and Spain yet triumph for the joint East African bid for 2027 was a shock. It returns the finals to the locale interestingly starting around 1976 as they beat Botswana, Egypt and Senegal in a vote. Algeria were likewise an up-and-comer however pulled out on Tuesday. Kenya had recently been granted the facilitating in 1996 however were stripped as a result of unfortunate readiness. The nation as of late had a long FIFA boycott for government impedance in the running of their football organization lifted. The competition must be spread around the districts and add to the improvement of football," CAF president Patrice Motsepe said. The 2025 finals will be just the second time that Morocco will have Africa's most well known game, right around forty years after the past time in 1988. Enthusiastically Censured Morocco were to have facilitated the 2015 Cup of Countries finals yet pulled out in the midst of worries over the spread of the Ebola infection in west Africa. It was a choice vivaciously denounced at the time by CAF, who prohibited the country from African rivalry for quite a long time. Continue Reading Full Article By Author Name Author Name Home Comment Sep 27, 2023 May 15, 2026 4 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Soccer Football - Africa Cup of Nations - Final - Senegal v Egypt - Olembe Stadium, Yaounde, Cameroon - February 6, 2022 General view of the Africa Cup of Nations trophy on display before the match REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany/File Photo CAIRO, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Morocco were granted the facilitating of the 2025 Africa Cup of Countries finals on Wednesday, supplanting Guinea who were deprived of the option to have the competition last year, while the 2027 rights were given to a co-bid from Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Morocco won as a matter of course after Algeria, Zambia and a joint bid from Benin and Nigeria all pulled out before the vote of the Confederation of African Football's leader council in Cairo on Wednesday. The north African nation was an out of control #1 and will see the choice as a lift to their expectations of co-facilitating the 2030 World Cup with Portugal and Spain yet triumph for the joint East African bid for 2027 was a shock. It returns the finals to the locale interestingly starting around 1976 as they beat Botswana, Egypt and Senegal in a vote. Algeria were likewise an up-and-comer however pulled out on Tuesday. ADVERTISEMENT Kenya had recently been granted the facilitating in 1996 however were stripped as a result of unfortunate readiness. The nation as of late had a long FIFA boycott for government impedance in the running of their football organization lifted. The competition must be spread around the districts and add to the improvement of football," CAF president Patrice Motsepe said. The 2025 finals will be just the second time that Morocco will have Africa's most well known game, right around forty years after the past time in 1988. Enthusiastically Censured Morocco were to have facilitated the 2015 Cup of Countries finals yet pulled out in the midst of worries over the spread of the Ebola infection in west Africa. It was a choice vivaciously denounced at the time by CAF, who prohibited the country from African rivalry for quite a long time. However, Morocco have since left on a conciliatory appeal hostile across the mainland, utilizing football to foster ties. They have facilitated different CAF occasions at ladies' and age bunch level and furthermore permitted numerous African nations, who have been hit with prohibitions on facilitating global games in view of unfortunate pitch or arena conditions, to involve stadia in Morocco. ADVERTISEMENT At the point when Morocco last facilitated Some Countries, it was an eight group occasion played in just two scenes, Casablanca and Rabat. For 2025 they have proposed utilizing six arenas, in Agadir, Casablanca, Fes, Marrakech, Rabat and Tanger. The facilitating of the Cup of Countries has had a checkered history somewhat recently, beginning with South Africa venturing into supplant war-torn Libya in 2013. In 2014 Guinea were grant the option to have the 2023 finals, alongside Cameroon (2019) and Ivory Coast (2021). Trending Now US Democrats' Rwanda Record: Peaceful Change and Congo Sovereignty . Policy and Reforms Tanzania Community Grants: Who Benefits and What Comes Next . Government Announcements Ghana–Canada Seafarer Deal Does Not Guarantee Jobs . Job & Opportunity South Africa Elections 2026: DA Leads Gauteng as Count Advances . Elections Monitoring Popular Today ADVERTISEMENT However, Cameroon were pronounced not prepared for the 2019 finals, so Egypt stepped in. 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Performing on December 12, 2Baba asked Nigerians to stop dwelling on his marriage and pay attention to urgent national challenges. Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has urged Nigerians to shift attention away from his personal life and focus on pressing national issues. The singer made the remarks on December 12, 2025, while performing at a live event where he entertained fans with several of his hit songs. Addressing the audience, 2Baba said public discussions about his marriage to Edo State lawmaker Natasha Osawaru had gone on for too long. He stressed that the country faces more serious challenges that deserve greater public attention than speculation about his private affairs. According to the veteran musician, after years of contributing to national entertainment through his music, it was important for citizens to concentrate on matters that directly affect Nigeria’s development. “Make una ignore all that nonsense. Some serious things are happening in Nigeria. I’ve entertained you all enough. Let’s focus on more important things,” he said. Continue Reading Full Article ENTERTAINMENT 2Baba Urges Focus on National Issues, Not His Marriage By Witty Pascal Entertainment Editor Witty Pascal Home Comment Dec 16, 2025 May 15, 2026 1 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has urged Nigerians to shift attention away from his personal life and focus on pressing national issues. The singer made the remarks on December 12, 2025, while performing at a live event where he entertained fans with several of his hit songs. Addressing the audience, 2Baba said public discussions about his marriage to Edo State lawmaker Natasha Osawaru had gone on for too long. ADVERTISEMENT He stressed that the country faces more serious challenges that deserve greater public attention than speculation about his private affairs. According to the veteran musician, after years of contributing to national entertainment through his music, it was important for citizens to concentrate on matters that directly affect Nigeria’s development. ADVERTISEMENT “Make una ignore all that nonsense. Some serious things are happening in Nigeria. I’ve entertained you all enough. Let’s focus on more important things,” he said. Trending Now US Democrats' Rwanda Record: Peaceful Change and Congo Sovereignty . Policy and Reforms Tanzania Community Grants: Who Benefits and What Comes Next . Government Announcements Ghana–Canada Seafarer Deal Does Not Guarantee Jobs . Job & Opportunity South Africa Elections 2026: DA Leads Gauteng as Count Advances . Elections Monitoring Popular Today Biography Poco Lee Biography: Age, Real Name, Dance Career and Songs . Biography Eric Omondi Biography: Comedy, Activism and Public Life . Biography Who Is Snit Habteab, Eritrea’s Miss World Trailblazer? . Entertainment Poco Lee UK Case Sparks Consent Debate Among Nigerian Stars . Entertainment FOLA Leads 2026 Headies Nominations Ahead of Toronto . ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Biography Poco Lee Biography: Age, Real Name, Dance Career and Songs Inside the Nigerian dancer’s rise from Ojo street shows to Afrobeats stages, music and global fame. . Biography Eric Omondi Biography: Comedy, Activism and Public Life How Eric Omondi rose through Churchill Show and became a prominent Kenyan activist. . Biography Who Is Snit Habteab, Eritrea’s Miss World Trailblazer? The neuroscientist and educator became Eritrea’s first Miss World entrant and reached the Top 6 . Entertainment Poco Lee UK Case Sparks Consent Debate Among Nigerian Stars The dancer faces five sexual offence charges and returns to court on September 15. . Tags Entertainment Entertainment Nigerian Entertainment Nigerian Entertainment Nigeria Nigeria

(XtrAfrica) In a sad turn of events, Namibia's President Hage Geingob passed away early Sunday in a hospital in Windhoek, the capital city of Namibia. The news was confirmed by the presidential office in a statement on social media platform X. Geingob, who was 82 years old, was receiving medical treatment at Lady Pohamba Hospital when he died at around 12:04 a.m. ET on Sunday, with his wife Monica Geingos and his children by his side. Namibian Vice President Nangolo Mbumba has called for calm and announced that the Cabinet will convene to make the necessary state arrangements in this regard. President Geingob was a prominent figure in Namibia's independence struggle and served as the country's first prime minister after independence. He was elected as the president in 2015 and was known for his efforts to promote unity and reconciliation in the country. His death has been met with an outpouring of condolences from world leaders and the Namibian people. Geingob's political career was significant, stretching back to the pre-independence era. He played a crucial role in drafting Namibia's constitution and was the nation's first prime minister following independence from South Africa in 1990. His presidency was marked by efforts to address the country's development challenges and the legacies of past injustices. Under his leadership, Namibia navigated transitions while confronting disparities in wealth and the impacts of colonialism [Reuters] Condolences have poured in from various corners of the world. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the President of Somalia, expressed his condolences to the people and government of Namibia, describing Geingob as a "distinguished leader" who devoted his life to the service of his people. As per The Namibian nation has lost a great leader, and the void left by his passing will be hard to fill. Geingob will be remembered for his dedication to his country and his efforts to improve the lives of the people of Namibia. Continue Reading Full Article By Author Name Author Name Home Comment Feb 4, 2024 May 15, 2026 2 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Namibia's President Hage Geingob at the 75th anniversary celebrations of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) at its headquarters in Paris on November 12, 2021. Nicolas Messyasz/Sipa/AP (XtrAfrica) In a sad turn of events, Namibia's President Hage Geingob passed away early Sunday in a hospital in Windhoek, the capital city of Namibia. The news was confirmed by the presidential office in a statement on social media platform X. Geingob, who was 82 years old, was receiving medical treatment at Lady Pohamba Hospital when he died at around 12:04 a.m. ET on Sunday, with his wife Monica Geingos and his children by his side. Namibian Vice President Nangolo Mbumba has called for calm and announced that the Cabinet will convene to make the necessary state arrangements in this regard. President Geingob was a prominent figure in Namibia's independence struggle and served as the country's first prime minister after independence. He was elected as the president in 2015 and was known for his efforts to promote unity and reconciliation in the country. His death has been met with an outpouring of condolences from world leaders and the Namibian people. ADVERTISEMENT Geingob's political career was significant, stretching back to the pre-independence era. He played a crucial role in drafting Namibia's constitution and was the nation's first prime minister following independence from South Africa in 1990. His presidency was marked by efforts to address the country's development challenges and the legacies of past injustices. Under his leadership, Namibia navigated transitions while confronting disparities in wealth and the impacts of colonialism [Reuters] Condolences have poured in from various corners of the world. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the President of Somalia, expressed his condolences to the people and government of Namibia, describing Geingob as a "distinguished leader" who devoted his life to the service of his people. As per The Namibian nation has lost a great leader, and the void left by his passing will be hard to fill. Geingob will be remembered for his dedication to his country and his efforts to improve the lives of the people of Namibia. ADVERTISEMENT Trending Now US Democrats' Rwanda Record: Peaceful Change and Congo Sovereignty . Policy and Reforms Tanzania Community Grants: Who Benefits and What Comes Next . Government Announcements Ghana–Canada Seafarer Deal Does Not Guarantee Jobs . Job & Opportunity South Africa Elections 2026: DA Leads Gauteng as Count Advances . Elections Monitoring Popular Today ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Tags

UK drill rapper Central Cee confirms he has converted to Islam after taking the Shahada during a recent livestream. British rapper Oakley Neil Caesar-Su, professionally known as Central Cee , has confirmed that he has converted to Islam. The UK drill artist made the disclosure during a recent livestream, where he told viewers that he had taken the Shahada , the Islamic declaration of faith. In the video, Central Cee said he had also changed his name following the conversion, as friends present congratulated him. Before the announcement, Central Cee had not publicly identified with any religion. Born on June 4, 1998, in London, Central Cee was raised in Shepherd’s Bush by his mother alongside his two younger brothers after his parents separated when he was seven. His father is of Guyanese and Chinese descent. Central Cee began his music career in 2014 and rose to prominence with the release of his breakout single Day in the Life in 2020. He has since become one of the leading figures in the UK drill music scene. Source: Daily Post Continue Reading Full Article ENTERTAINMENT British Rapper Central Cee Confirms Conversion to Islam By Witty Pascal Entertainment Editor Witty Pascal Home Comment Feb 7, 2026 May 15, 2026 1 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: British rapper Oakley Neil Caesar-Su, professionally known as Central Cee , has confirmed that he has converted to Islam. The UK drill artist made the disclosure during a recent livestream, where he told viewers that he had taken the Shahada , the Islamic declaration of faith. In the video, Central Cee said he had also changed his name following the conversion, as friends present congratulated him. Before the announcement, Central Cee had not publicly identified with any religion. ADVERTISEMENT Born on June 4, 1998, in London, Central Cee was raised in Shepherd’s Bush by his mother alongside his two younger brothers after his parents separated when he was seven. His father is of Guyanese and Chinese descent. Central Cee began his music career in 2014 and rose to prominence with the release of his breakout single Day in the Life in 2020. He has since become one of the leading figures in the UK drill music scene. ADVERTISEMENT Source: Daily Post Trending Now US Democrats' Rwanda Record: Peaceful Change and Congo Sovereignty . Policy and Reforms Tanzania Community Grants: Who Benefits and What Comes Next . Government Announcements Ghana–Canada Seafarer Deal Does Not Guarantee Jobs . Job & Opportunity South Africa Elections 2026: DA Leads Gauteng as Count Advances . Elections Monitoring Popular Today Biography Poco Lee Biography: Age, Real Name, Dance Career and Songs . Biography Eric Omondi Biography: Comedy, Activism and Public Life . Biography Who Is Snit Habteab, Eritrea’s Miss World Trailblazer? . Entertainment Poco Lee UK Case Sparks Consent Debate Among Nigerian Stars . Entertainment FOLA Leads 2026 Headies Nominations Ahead of Toronto . ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Biography Poco Lee Biography: Age, Real Name, Dance Career and Songs Inside the Nigerian dancer’s rise from Ojo street shows to Afrobeats stages, music and global fame. . Biography Eric Omondi Biography: Comedy, Activism and Public Life How Eric Omondi rose through Churchill Show and became a prominent Kenyan activist. . Biography Who Is Snit Habteab, Eritrea’s Miss World Trailblazer? The neuroscientist and educator became Eritrea’s first Miss World entrant and reached the Top 6 . Entertainment Poco Lee UK Case Sparks Consent Debate Among Nigerian Stars The dancer faces five sexual offence charges and returns to court on September 15. . Tags Entertainment Entertainment U.K U.K

Actress Ashabi Simple says she reported Portable after an alleged violent confrontation involving threats and physical assault. Nollywood actress Ashabi Simple has spoken publicly about the circumstances that led her to report Nigerian musician Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, to law enforcement authorities. In a video shared online, the actress, who shares a child with the singer, described an incident that allegedly occurred during the recent holiday period. According to her account, the confrontation took place when Portable reportedly approached her family in a hostile manner. Ashabi alleged that the singer threatened members of her family with weapons and became physically aggressive during the encounter. She claimed the situation escalated after Portable demanded that family members surrender their mobile phones while making statements she described as incantations. Detailing the incident, the actress said her siblings were physically assaulted during the confrontation. She added that her brother sustained an injury during the altercation and still bears a visible scar. Ashabi further alleged that she was slapped, her sister was pushed, and her brother was struck during the confrontation, prompting her decision to seek police intervention. The incident adds to a series of public controversies involving the singer, who has previously drawn attention for disputes and confrontations that have played out both online and offline. The matter has continued to generate widespread discussion on social media, with many calling for calm and due process as authorities address the allegations. Source: The Sun Nigeria Continue Reading Full Article ENTERTAINMENT Ashabi Simple Explains Why She Reported Portable to Police By Witty Pascal Entertainment Editor Witty Pascal Home Comment Jan 13, 2026 May 15, 2026 2 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Nollywood actress Ashabi Simple has spoken publicly about the circumstances that led her to report Nigerian musician Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, to law enforcement authorities. In a video shared online, the actress, who shares a child with the singer, described an incident that allegedly occurred during the recent holiday period. According to her account, the confrontation took place when Portable reportedly approached her family in a hostile manner. Ashabi alleged that the singer threatened members of her family with weapons and became physically aggressive during the encounter. She claimed the situation escalated after Portable demanded that family members surrender their mobile phones while making statements she described as incantations. ADVERTISEMENT Detailing the incident, the actress said her siblings were physically assaulted during the confrontation. She added that her brother sustained an injury during the altercation and still bears a visible scar. Ashabi further alleged that she was slapped, her sister was pushed, and her brother was struck during the confrontation, prompting her decision to seek police intervention. ADVERTISEMENT The incident adds to a series of public controversies involving the singer, who has previously drawn attention for disputes and confrontations that have played out both online and offline. The matter has continued to generate widespread discussion on social media, with many calling for calm and due process as authorities address the allegations. Trending Now US Democrats' Rwanda Record: Peaceful Change and Congo Sovereignty . Policy and Reforms Tanzania Community Grants: Who Benefits and What Comes Next . Government Announcements Ghana–Canada Seafarer Deal Does Not Guarantee Jobs . Job & Opportunity South Africa Elections 2026: DA Leads Gauteng as Count Advances . Elections Monitoring Popular Today Biography Poco Lee Biography: Age, Real Name, Dance Career and Songs . Biography Eric Omondi Biography: Comedy, Activism and Public Life . Biography Who Is Snit Habteab, Eritrea’s Miss World Trailblazer? . Entertainment Poco Lee UK Case Sparks Consent Debate Among Nigerian Stars . Entertainment FOLA Leads 2026 Headies Nominations Ahead of Toronto . ADVERTISEMENT Source: The Sun Nigeria ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Biography Poco Lee Biography: Age, Real Name, Dance Career and Songs Inside the Nigerian dancer’s rise from Ojo street shows to Afrobeats stages, music and global fame. . Biography Eric Omondi Biography: Comedy, Activism and Public Life How Eric Omondi rose through Churchill Show and became a prominent Kenyan activist. . Biography Who Is Snit Habteab, Eritrea’s Miss World Trailblazer? The neuroscientist and educator became Eritrea’s first Miss World entrant and reached the Top 6 . Entertainment Poco Lee UK Case Sparks Consent Debate Among Nigerian Stars The dancer faces five sexual offence charges and returns to court on September 15. . Tags Entertainment Entertainment Nigerian Entertainment Nigerian Entertainment Nigeria Nigeria