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ECONOMY-FINANCE

Top Ten Richest Countries in Africa in 2022: GDP Rankings

Africa is a diverse and populous continent with a growing economy. In 2022, the top ten richest countries in Africa are expected to be Nigeria, Egypt, South Africa, Algeria, Morocco, Angola, Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Ghana. Nigeria is the wealthiest country in Africa with a GDP of 520 billion USD.

  3 months ago ago
Top Ten Richest Countries in Africa in 2022: GDP Rankings

ENVIRONMENT

These creatures have 98% of the same DNA as humans

Chimpanzee Intelligence and Conservation The giant ape species known as chimpanzees, or pan troglodytes, is indigenous to Africa. Given that they have 98% of the same DNA as humans, they are one of our closest living cousins. A number of nations in West and Central Africa, including Angola, Gabon, Senegal, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, are home to chimpanzees.

  2 months ago ago
These creatures have 98% of the same DNA as humans

FOOD

What you did not know about prekese (Aidan fruit).

This purplish-brown fruit of the Aidan tree, peaks from September to December . This long curving pods hang from the tips to branches clad with small some small green leaves and flowers that shift from creamy pink to deep orange in spring. When used as cooking spice , it adds a slightly sweet yet stringent flavor that imbues dishes and drinks with fragrant sugary aroma .

  6 months ago ago
What you did not know about prekese (Aidan fruit).

CULTURE

The Early Visit Of Europeans to Africa

The first Europeans to visit Africa were probably ancient Greeks and Romans, who traded with the peoples of North Africa and established colonies on the Mediterranean coast. However, the first recorded European voyage to the African continent took place in the 15th century, when Portuguese explorers led by Prince Henry the Navigator began exploring the west coast of Africa.

  3 months ago ago
The Early Visit Of Europeans to Africa

SPORTS

Nationality Switch: How Ghana Could Lineup Against Angola In Sept; See Probable Formation And Lineup

Ghana will be lucky to have both Spanish and English youngsters joining the Ghana Black Stars team for the third 2023 AfCON qualifiers against Angola in September 2022. After the recent announcement from the Ghana Football Association ( GFA) on the complete details of new foreign-born players ushered into the current Black Stars camp, it’s another challenge for Otto Addo when it comes to player selection for playing any match.

  8 months ago ago
Nationality Switch: How Ghana Could Lineup Against Angola In Sept; See Probable Formation And Lineup

SPORTS

Hearts of Oak and Ghanaian supporters are not happy with the way the Black Stars is been managed

Accra Hearts of Oak sensational player Daniel Afriyie Barnieh has been recalled to the black stars of Ghana team for Japan tournament. The young talented player was dropped from the team that traveled to Angola for the Central Africa Republic game. However, the superstar has been recalled yo the team for the upcoming Japan tournament.

  9 months ago ago
Hearts of Oak and Ghanaian supporters are not happy with the way the Black Stars is been managed

SPORTS

Brazil will face the Black Stars in a pre-World Cup friendly in September.

Ghana's Black Stars will play Brazil in a friendly match in September ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in Qatar later this year. The Ghana Football Association (GFA), in a statement, confirmed the match will take place on September 23, 2022, at a yet-to-be-determined location.

  7 months ago ago
Brazil will face the Black Stars in a pre-World Cup friendly in September.

ECONOMY-FINANCE

DREAM BIG:The Success Stories of African Billionaires

African entrepreneurs are making waves in the global business world, and their success stories are inspiring and informative for readers. One such success story is that of Isabel dos Santos, the billionaire businesswoman and philanthropist from Angola. Dos Santos is the daughter of Angola's former president, but she has built a successful business empire in her own right.

  3 months ago ago
DREAM BIG:The Success Stories of African Billionaires

SPORTS

Good news for Ghana international Jonathan Mensah as he returns to action in MLS for Columbus Crew

Ghana international defender Jonathan Mensah returned to action for the Columbus Crew in their MLS game played on Sunday as the season continued. Mensah, was injured on international duty with the Black Stars in a game against the Central African Republic in an AFCON 2023 qualifier played in Luanda, Angola.

  9 months ago ago
Good news for Ghana international Jonathan Mensah as he returns to action in MLS for Columbus Crew

HEALTH

The Traditional Purposes Of African Tulip Tree “Kokonisuo” And Other Facts About It Revealed

African Tulip Tree is inherent to West and Central Africa and western East. It is called “Kokonisuo” in the Akan language. It is mostly found in some African countries such as Angola, Ethiopia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Kenya, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.

  8 months ago ago
The Traditional Purposes Of African Tulip Tree “Kokonisuo” And Other Facts About It Revealed

SPORTS

Chris Hughton Has Stated That The Two Friendlies Will Aid In The Composition Of The Team At Qatar.

Christopher William Gerard Hughton, the technical advisor to the Black Stars technical team, has applauded the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for organising friendly matches for the squad following the cancellation of this month's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. In an effort to help the Black Stars ready for the 2022 World Cup, Otto Addo and his side will play international friendlies against Brazil, a five-time champion, and Nicaragua over a period of four days.

  6 months ago ago
Chris Hughton Has Stated That The Two Friendlies Will Aid In The Composition Of The Team At Qatar.

SPORTS

Former Ghana international Kwadwo Asamoah announces retirement from football aged 33

Former Ghana international Kwadwo Asamoah has announced his retirement from football as a player aged 33, and is set to begin life as a football agent. The former Asokwa Deportivo and Liberty Professionals midfielder, made his senior debut for Ghana in 2009, under Frenchman Claude Le Roy and, went on to win 74 caps for the Black Stars, scoring four goals, ending in 2019.

  5 months ago ago
Former Ghana international Kwadwo Asamoah announces retirement from football aged 33

SPORTS

FIFA Expects All Countries To Come Into The World Cup With Twenty-Three (23) Players.

The World Cup being different from other tournaments has strict rules regarding players participating in the tournament and failure to comply with those rules can get you banned. The governing body has come out with the expected number of layers that every country is expected to bring which has been voiced by GFA spokesperson in the names of Mr. Henry Asante Twum.

  9 months ago ago
FIFA Expects All Countries To Come Into The World Cup With Twenty-Three (23) Players.

CULTURE

African Tribes Who Practice Unarmed Martial Arts Culture Or Wrestling You Probably Might Not Know

In this particular write-up, we shall look at African tribes who have unarmed martial arts traditions. Different African tribes have a tradition of wrestling, in fact wrestling is pretty common in many African culture . The Hausa people northern part of my nigeria practice dambe which is a striking boxing martial arts.

  9 months ago ago
African Tribes Who Practice Unarmed Martial Arts Culture Or Wrestling You Probably Might Not Know

SPORTS

The Only African (Nigerian) Player to Win The Premier League Player 3 Times.

Peter Osaze Odemwingie is the only Nigerian player to win the Premier League Player of the Month award three times (September 2010, April 2011 and February 2012) all at West Brom, where he scored 30 Premier League goals. Peter Osaze Odemwingie, born 15 July 1981 is a retired Nigerian professional footballer who played as a forward and winger.

  8 months ago ago
The Only African (Nigerian) Player to Win The Premier League Player 3 Times.

TRAVEL

Angola postpones the opening of the $5 billion International Airport (NAIL) to the end of next year.

Angola has postponed the opening of the 5 billion dollars New Luanda International Airport (NAIL) to the end of next year. This is the forth time the project has been delayed. It is however 90% complete. The airport has been under construction since 2007 and will handle up to 15 million passengers per year.

  9 months ago ago
Angola postpones the opening of the $5 billion International Airport (NAIL) to the end of next year.

POLITICS

Angola's former President, Edurade Dos Santos dead - Angolan Presidency confirms.

The Angolan Presidency has said, the former President, Edurade Dos Santos has died after battling illness for several years. According to the Angolan Presidency stated that, the former president, who ruled Africans second biggest oil producer for nearly four years died at the age of 79.

  8 months ago ago
Angola's former President, Edurade Dos Santos dead - Angolan Presidency confirms.

SPORTS

New Ghana kid Ransford-Yeboah Konogsdorffer honestly thinks that moving to Hamburg.

German-conceived Ghanaian Ransford-Yeboah Konigsdorffer has opened up on his transition to Bundesliga II side Hamburg SV. The 20-year-old forward joined the Bundesliga II side from consigned Dynamo Dresden in the late spring move window. "I was all around generally welcomed in the group. Up to this point everything is perfect.

  8 months ago ago
New Ghana kid Ransford-Yeboah Konogsdorffer honestly thinks that moving to Hamburg.

POLITICS

Angola gears up for tight election as Lourenco's star fades

Angolan President Joao Lourenco's journey for re-appointment couldn't come at a more terrible time, investigators say, with the new demise of his strongman ancestor, a striving economy and taking off neediness posing a potential threat. Lourenco is looking for a second term in the August 24 vote, which eyewitnesses foresee will be the most secure since the oil-rich nation rose up out of an extensive nationwide conflict twenty years prior.

  8 months ago ago
Angola gears up for tight election as Lourenco's star fades

SPORTS

Inaki William and a few players have shown up to embrace to play for Ghana.

Iñaki Williams Arthuer conceived 15 June 1994 is a Ghanaian expert footballer who plays as a forward for La Liga club Athletic Bilbao. Framed at Athletic Bilbao's institute, he has made north of 300 first-group appearances for the club, including a La Liga record of more than 200 sequential games.

  8 months ago ago
Inaki William and a few players have shown up to embrace to play for Ghana.