(MDN, CONVERSEER) – The Aubrey Tau Foundation has donated R250,000 to the families of two young cousins brutally murdered in Mamelodi East, describing the gesture as both an act of compassion and a call for justice. The donation was initially offered as a reward for information leading to the arrest of the killers, but following…
Mamelodi East Double Murder Case (MDN, CONVERSEER) – The man accused of killing 22-year-old Tshiamo Moramaga and her cousin Baleseng Mirandah Moramaga has abandoned his bail application in the Mamelodi Magistrate’s Court. The 38-year-old accused, Tebogo Mnisi, faces two counts of premeditated murder, attempted murder, and illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. The National…
By Prince Ansa LAGOS (CONVERSEER) – Renowned Nigerian saxophonist Adedoyin Oseni has been named the Africa Gospel Instrumentalist of the Year by CLIMA Africa, one of the continent’s most respected gospel award platforms. The award ceremony, which was held in South Africa, celebrated exceptional creativity, dedication, and impact within Africa’s gospel music community. Expressing his…
Forvis Mazars will participate as a Bronze Partner at MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025, bringing its financial, audit and advisory expertise to support energy growth and governance across West Africa DAKAR (APO, CONVERSEER) – Financial institution Forvis Mazars has confirmed its participation as a Bronze Sponsor at the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025…
By Frank Ulom ADDIS ABABA (CONVERSEER) – The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has congratulated President Paul Biya on his re-election following the official proclamation of the final results of Cameroon’s 12 October 2025 presidential election by the country’s Constitutional Council. In a statement issued by the AUC on…
AMSTERDAM (CONVERSEER) – A South African start-up has put the country on the global climate innovation map, winning the prestigious ClimateLaunchpad Global Grand Final 2025 and claiming the €10,000 (approximately R200,000) top prize at the competition’s Vienna finale. SeaH4, a South Africa-based venture developing an algae-based replacement for fossil fuels, triumphed over competitors from 40…
By Frank Ulom ABUJA (CONVERSEER) — The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has formally delisted Nigeria from its grey list, a development that has received numerous comments across the board. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially welcomed Nigeria’s removal FATF grey list, describing the delisting as a “major milestone” for the country’s economic reform and…
By Joe Udo YAOUNDE (CONVERSEER) – Four days ahead of the official announcement of Cameroon’s October 12 presidential election results, opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary publicly denounced alleged threats against him and urged authorities to acknowledge the people’s choice. Tchiroma made this known in a Facebook post on Thursday. The presidential election remains contested, with…
By Frank Ulom DAKAR (CONVERSEER) – The government of Senegal has formally received a landmark report declaring that the 1 December 1944 massacre of African soldiers by French colonial forces at the Thiaroye transit camp was “premeditated” and “covered up”, and that the number of victims is far higher than the previously acknowledged figure. The…
By Nsan Neji ABIDJAN (CONVERSEER) – The Black Star International Film Festival (BSIFF) has joined forces with Majestic Cinemas, Ivory Coast’s largest cinema chain, and Cinekita, a leading post-production and dubbing company, to launch an ambitious initiative connecting English- and French-speaking Africa through cinema. The groundbreaking collaboration seeks to bridge Africa’s linguistic divide by distributing…
