Ex-South African leader disqualified from national election candidacy
Former South African President Jacob Zuma has been disqualified from participating in the next national election due to a previous criminal conviction by the Constitutional Court. Mr Zuma was found guilty of contempt and sentenced to 15 months in prison, triggering his constitutional disqualification. His disqualification prevents him from running for parliament for five years […]
Invasive African lizard spotted moving north in Florida
An exotic lizard from Africa that has become established in South Florida has been spotted making its way up the coast of the Sunshine State. Peter’s Rock Agama has made its way north to parts of central Florida, and West Melbourne residents are keeping an eye on the red-headed reptile. “I saw the head. It’s […]
African Methodists take a stand for biblical marriage after United Methodist Church adopts pro-LGBT measures
A group of African Methodists issued a statement last week supporting Orthodox Christian teachings on sexual ethics. Last week, the United Methodist Church joined other progressive denominations in the United States in rescinding bans on LGBT clergy, same-sex marriage, and practicing LGBT members in its General Conference. United Methodist pastors can now openly practice an […]
Second-largest Protestant denomination in US votes to allow LGBT clergy — but African pastor holds the line
United Methodists on Wednesday voted to rescind a denominational rule banning the ordination of LGBT clergy. This was a historic moment for the country’s second-largest Protestant denomination and its progressive leanings. In 1984, the United Methodist Church took a stand supporting Orthodox Christian sexual ethics. declare: Because the practice of homosexuality is incompatible with Christian […]
‘Another Benghazi’: Endangered US Troops Should Evacuate From Hostile African Nation Quickly, Experts Say
Experts and former defense officials told the Daily Caller News Foundation that U.S. troops in the African nation of Niger should be evacuated quickly given the chaotic situation there. More than 1,000 U.S. troops currently stationed in Niger will begin evacuating in the coming months at the request of the junta-backed regime, officials say, as […]
African weather system generating rumors of UFOs and 80-foot waves, blamed on software ‘error’
Last week, a weather-modeling software “error” showed an anomaly the size of Texas was making its way up the African coastline, producing waves more than 80 feet high. Conspiracy theorists showed up in full force. Ventusky is an application that displays weather and meteorological data to allow people to monitor their movements wherever they are […]
African American groups call for ditching ‘racist’ Francis Scott Key, naming new bridge after late congressman
A coalition of African American organizations in Maryland is calling for the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore to be renamed after it is rebuilt, citing racism in Key’s legacy. The African American Leadership Council of Anne Arundel County recently passed a unanimous resolution calling for the renaming of two bridges in Maryland, including the […]
Cruise passengers left stranded on African island to be reimbursed for some travel cost paid to return to ship
Eight cruise passengers stranded on an African island after their ship departed without them will be compensated for a portion of the costs they incurred in returning to the ship, the cruise line said. South Carolina’s Jill and Jay Campbell, along with four other Americans and two Australians, must cross seven countries in 48 hours […]
US Quietly Trying To Keep Troops In African Country That Wants To Kick Them Out
The Washington Post reports that the United States is negotiating behind the scenes with the Nigerian government on how to keep American troops in the country after junta leaders declared the presence of U.S. troops “illegal.” Ta. Nigeria’s government, which took power in July and has historically been seen as an ally and partner in […]
Chocolate prices likely to soar as African cocoa processing plants can’t afford to buy beans
LONDON/ACCRA — Major cocoa factories in Africa’s Ivory Coast and Ghana are halting or reducing processing because they can’t afford to buy the beans, four trade officials said. This means chocolate prices around the world could rise. Chocolate makers have already raised prices for consumers in both countries, which produce nearly 60% of the world’s […]