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Zimbabwe: “Robert Mugabe is destined to rule till he dies,” – Youth Leader

The youth leader said it is so written in the Bible.

In South Africa, first African plane on biofuel takes to the skies

The plane ran on a blend of biofuel made from tobacco and jet fuel.

Nigeria sinks lower in FIFA rankings, now 70th in the world

The Super Eagles were ranked 61st in June.

Drought: Over 1 million people at risk of starvation in Madagascar

Many have resorted to begging.

In photos: Morocco opens world’s largest concentrated solar plant

Morocco wants to reduce its dependence on fossil fuel.

Gambler goes on killing spree after losing money in casino

He wanted to borrow money to continue gambling.

Woman appears at own funeral, confronts “jealous” husband who paid $7000 to have her killed

“Sometimes [the] devil can come into someone to do something,” the husband said.

Facebook supports bid to “revamp healthcare system” in Africa

Health challenges in Africa may continue to worsen due to inadequate systems for prevention and care.

Gender bias: PayPorte pulls anti-women job advert after Twitter “confrontation”

Activist: “Why should I send my little girl to school if she can’t be boss at wherever?”

Husband beats wife black and blue for aspiring to be senator

Hopefully, this beating won’t kill the dream.

10 things we know about Nigerian behind Africa’s tallest Jesus statue

Obinna Onuoha, 43, said he had the dream to construct the statue when he was in his twenties.

Africa’s tallest statue of Jesus unveiled in Imo State, Nigeria

Nigerians reacted to the statue with some saying it is has no basis in the scriptures.

New Year Prophecy: “Go farming or go starving” – TB Joshua warns Nigeria, Africa

“Governments of all nations should invest in agriculture and to grant loans to deserving citizens to augment this effort.”

Nigeria’s Super Falcons moves up, ranks 37th in the world

The Super Falcons of Nigeria are the undoubted queens of African football.

4 reasons more black women die of cancer

Only about 30 of 100 black woman diagnosed of cancer have any chance of survival.

Here’s leadership by example! Tanzania President leads country clean-up.

Magufuli had, last month, described spending huge sums of money on independence celebrations when “our people are dying of cholera’ as shameful.

AfricaBeta Chat 3.0: TechCabal announces host, speakers

AfricaBeta will showcase the agents influencing how Africans experience a life in which technology has become essential.

Man, locked by brother in suitcase to be smuggled into Spain, suffocates to death

This is not the first time migrants frustrated with life in Africa will dare the devil to escape to Europe’s greener pastures.