Author: AfricaOTR Editorial Team

The Debutants Nigeria will stand England at the under-19 cricket World cup. However, west African countries have not taken the game seriously, as reported by Janine Anthony. Bowlers Perter’s became the man of the match between Nigeria and Sierra Leone at last year’s qualifying tournament. He scored the crucial runs in the closely fought victory. The players were happy and felt with joy after making it to their first-ever cricket world cup. Nigerians don’t care that much for crickets. They never held their breath for the team as the team played their final. Nigeria under-19 cricket captain The team remain…

In July, South Africa experienced an abrupt riot for almost a week. It was due to the imprisonment of the former president, Mr. Jacob Zuma. According to the state insurance company, the damage resulted in a loss of 1.7 billion dollars. In the same condition, 300 people lost their lives while almost 200 shopping centers got distracted in Gauteng and Natal regions. Rioters were harsh, they went ahead to ransack shops in these two regions.  Most of them stole packages of groceries, electric appliances, liquor, and clothes. Some warehouses and factories were also affected. Some villagers went ahead burning…

Bisso Na Bisso is the perfect introduction for those who want to get into African hip hop music. They were a music collective of established rappers and singers with origins from Congo Brazzaville. They are one of the first French rap groups to explore their African heritage. In 1999 some of the members of the label Secteur Ä who shared Congolese heritage decided to form this collective. Bisso Na Bisso means “between us” in Lingala. The group consisted of Passi, Ben-J, from the group Les Neg’Marrons, Lino and Calbo, from the group Ärsenik, Doc and G Kill from 2 Bal,…

The thought of a fizzy drink gives you the urge to get a refreshing moment, right? Fizzy drinks are trendy around the world, and the rate of consumption is very high due to their sweet taste, and don’t forget their refreshing feeling. However, they can be very addictive if taken frequently. They also come with health problems over the years if taken in high amounts. Most fizzy drink addicts struggle a lot to overcome their addiction, and most of them end up going back to their old habits. Fizzy Drink Addiction. Over the past 35 years, Rohit Roy form Melbourne…

The United State government has promised the small scale farmers in the Chimanimani territory of Zimbabwe to donate additional $600,000 to help them recover their damages caused by the dense Cyclone which results to massive destruction of properties and also leave more than 1000 people dead and many missing across Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Malawi. According to the US press release dated 4th of July 2019, the US Agency for International Development (USAID) will only release funds to its LEAD Trust and local partner to initiate the recovery in the next 12 month. The empowerment programme is meant to help local…

To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…

Which one do you like most, the chicken or the eggs? We may never know, but we all know that you should make eggs part of your diet for many reasons. Eggs have been a popular diet for many people for a decade now, and there’s a perfect reason for that. Practically, a menu or served meals should be complete with eggs. From hard-boiled eggs, well-prepared omelets, deviled eggs, they provide a great source of protein, calcium, and several nutrients and vitamins. In this article, we will discuss why it is essential to incorporate eggs into your morning diet before…

With Coronavirus (COVID-19) circulating globally, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, the Nollywood movie star, has announced that she tested positive for the feared COVID-19 disease. The actress revealed this on Saturday through her account on Twitter. According to her, she is in solitude and still on medication. On her Instagram page @realomosexy, the popular actress revealed her progress to her fans. Nevertheless, the 42-year-old star said that she’s still in isolation and showing signs of improvement. She wrote, “Hello All, I know most of you have been wondering where I have been. Well, I contracted COVID. I have been ill and now…

In an effort to guarantee the “complete restoration of constitutional order” in Guinea-Bissau after a recent coup, a delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) travelled there on Monday to interact with military authorities. The mission is led by ECOWAS Chairman and Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio. The delegation’s arrival comes as Guinea-Bissau’s military administration, which seized control last Wednesday, put a ban on protests, strikes, and any activity considered a risk to national peace and stability. In an effort to preserve administrative continuity, authorities also issued orders for ministries and public institutions to reopen. The…

The International Court of Justice agrees to lend an ear Iran case file against the United States. Iran wants the US to lift its sanctions against its city Tehran. Tensions between these two cities erupted after former US President Donald Trump withdrew from Iran’s 2015 nuclear accord. On Wednesday, two years later, the world court agrees to hear the case. A case that if it favors Iran’s wishes, the country will no longer be answerable to the re-imposed sanctions by the former US government. The world court has the full mandate to settle the dispute between these two states. The…