African asylum seeker 'raped girl, 10, at migrant hotel'

A national police force is currently investigating the alleged rape of a 10-year-old Irish girl by an asylum seeker. The girl is alleged to have been sexually assaulted by a foreign national male staying at a Dublin hotel which is housing...

Tourism officials laud Arts and Crafts Market Initiative as key boost for sector

Deputy Director in charge of Corporate Affairs at the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi, has reiterated the government’s commitment to promoting locally made crafts and artifacts as part of its Black Star Experience concept....

WorldAtlas recommends these 11 Georgia small towns for an adorable trip

Looking for a trip that's quaint and peaceful but full of enrichment and fun things to do? Last week, WorldAtlas released its list of the 11 most adorable small towns in Georgia. The writers said those highlighted are "picture-perfect communities...

Majority Zimbos want a borderless Southern Africa

A survey done by the Afrobarometer has revealed that the majority of the people in Zimbabwe want a borderless Southern Africa where they are able to move across all the member states freely. The report states that three-quarters (76%) of...

Qatar Airways, Kenya Airways launch codeshare flights to 9 destinations

Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways have launched codeshare flights to 19 destinations, with more set to be added in the near future. Kenya Airways customers can book codeshare flights between Nairobi and Doha, as well as to 10 destinations connecting...

Qatar and Kenya Airways launch codeshare flights for enhanced travel

Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways have announced a significant expansion of their partnership with the launch of codeshare flights to 19 destinations, with plans for additional locations on the horizon. Starting from 26 October 2025, Kenya Airways...

Couple left seriously unwell at luxury hotel where mum died and 1,500 left ill explained 'unhygienic' conditions there

A couple who were left seriously unwell at a luxury hotel in Cape Verde have explained some of the shocking conditions they witnessed. Cordelia Plummer and her partner Ian Waller, both 56 at the time, were just two of more than 1,500 Brits said to...

Barcelona v Africa Legends: Buhari-Indimi lights up Abuja

Football fans in Nigeria are in for a treat as a star-studded charity match brings together Barcelona Legends, the famed former players of Barcelona Football Club, and a select squad of African Legends in Abuja, courtesy of Zahra Buhari-Indimi....

Gardai investigating alleged rape of 10-year-old Irish girl by asylum seeker on grounds of Dublin hotel

Gardai are questioning the suspect, while the child is receiving care following the shocking incident, which occurred on a site that houses IPAS applicants(Image: PA Archive/PA Images) Gardai are investigating the alleged rape of a little Irish...

Alleged rape of 10-year-old Irish girl by asylum seeker on grounds of hotel being investigated

Martin McCullough and Paul Healy 19:28, 20 Oct 2025 Gardai are questioning the suspect, while the child is receiving care(Image: PA Archive/PA Images) Police in the Republic are tonight investigating the alleged rape of an Irish girl by an asylum...

Crowd of protestors gathers at grounds of Dublin hotel after alleged rape of girl

Gardai are on the scene A small crowd of protestors have gathered at the grounds of a Dublin hotel following the alleged rape of a little Irish girl by an asylum seeker. The 10-year-old Irish girl is alleged to have been sexually assaulted by a...

Sentinel Mission leaves Cape waters on a round the world science trip

A trip to cover anything at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute’s dock is always an adventure. It is a front row look at the world’s most cutting-edge technology. What sounds like science fiction is reality. Imagine sailing around the globe...

Inside Hilary Barry’s exclusive African luxury rail adventure and safari

“We invite ourselves into people’s homes every day. And so I get that when I’m not there, people might ask, ‘Oh, hang on a minute, where’s Hilary?’ because Jeremy [Wells] and I are part of their daily routines.” So when Barry was away for two...

How black Greek life found its home on African soil

By Shannan Akosua MAGEE When the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) was founded on May 10, 1930, at Howard University in Washington, D.C., few could have imagined that its mission of unity, scholarship, and service would one day return to the...

Why Zimbabwe is 2025's best country to visit: your guide to the Top 10 destinations

ZamaNdosi Cele|Published 1 hour ago 3min As we approach the end of 2025, the list of the world's best countries to travel has been revealed by Forbes. These countries offer a diverse range of experiences for travellers, from adventure and culture...

More air miles in the name of Net Zero! Keir Starmer WILL attend COP climate summit in Brazil - his 40th foreign trip in just 16 months as PM

By GREG HEFFER, POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT Published: 11:35 EDT, 20 October 2025 | Updated: 12:08 EDT, 20 October 2025 Sir Keir Starmer will rack up more air miles by attending the COP30 climate summit in Brazil next month, it was revealed today. The...

Today in Africa — October 20, 2025: Zimbabwe Moves to Extend President’s Term, Thousands Attend Raila Odinga’s Burial, Nigeria Marks Five Years Since Lekki Massacre

Every day, OkayAfrica shares a roundup of news we’re following but haven’t published as full articles. These short updates cover what’s happening on the continent — in culture, politics, and beyond. For more on stories like these, be sure to check...

Ireland latest: Mack Hansen one of three players out of All Blacks trip as Munster star called in

Andy Farrell has rejigged his Ireland squad for the November 1 international versus the All Blacks in Chicago following a wounding weekend of United Rugby Championship action. The series-winning 2025 British and Irish Lions head coach last week...

Namibia’s first mpox case linked to cross-border travel

NAMIBIA’S first mpox (previously known as monkeypox) patient is recovering in stable condition at Swakopmund District Hospital after testing positive for the virus late last week. This is the first confirmed case in the country. Health ministry...

Ireland's Chicago cubs urged to take chance as Hansen sits out trip

Ireland bosses have urged injury call-ups Tom Farrell and Jimmy O’Brien to seize their opportunities when they board the plane for Chicago on Tuesday ahead of the Gallagher Cup Test against New Zealand on November 1. Uncapped Munster forwards duo...