Malawi’s anti-graft agency arrests vice president Saulos Klaus Chilima on corruption charges

Malawi’s Anti-Corruption Bureau has arrested and charged the country’s Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima over graft allegations, it said on Friday, following months of investigation over his conduct. In a national address in June, Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera stripped Chilima of his powers when the watchdog first accused him of corruption. But at the time… Read More Malawi’s anti-graft agency arrests vice president Saulos Klaus Chilima on corruption charges

Thirteen missing as heavy rain triggers landslide on Italian island of Ischia

Thirteen people were missing on the Italian holiday island of Ischia after a landslide caused by heavy rain engulfed some buildings, the Ansa news agency reported on Saturday, citing the local police. The Italian fire brigade tweeted that a rainstorm that started at 0400 GMT caused flooding and landslides on the island. “Searches are underway… Read More Thirteen missing as heavy rain triggers landslide on Italian island of Ischia

African artists, creators and exhibitionists to converge in Abuja for Beeta Arts Festival 2022

Nigeria’s front-line arts festival for telling African stories — The BEETA Arts Festival, is returning this year to connect communities and creators through a three-day convergence of theatre, exhibitions, film, music, dance, food and lifestyle events. Birthed out of the inspiration from the ‘Great African Stories’ and a mission to be the largest art incubator… Read More African artists, creators and exhibitionists to converge in Abuja for Beeta Arts Festival 2022