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Kenya’s environment minister dies
Kenyan Environment Minister and a close ally of President Mwai Kibaki, John Michuki died on Tuesday in a Nairobi Hospital from heart attack at the age of 80. Michuki whose death brings closure to a life of one of Kenya's politicians belonging to the old order was known for his ruthlessness while dealing with matters in the various ministries where…
Kenyan Environment Minister and a close ally of President Mwai Kibaki, John Michuki died on Tuesday in a Nairobi Hospital from heart attack at the age of 80. Michuki whose death brings closure to a life of one of Kenya's politicians belonging to the old order was known for his ruthlessness while dealing with matters in the various ministries where…
Senegal: Opposition accused of recruiting militia
With just four days before the much disputed polls, more fear is looming in the Senegalese political stalemate following reports of alleged recruitment of militia groups to force the aging incumbent President Abdoulaye Wade to withdraw his bid for the February 26 presidential elections. However; Malick Noel Seck the leader of the main opposition Socialist…
With just four days before the much disputed polls, more fear is looming in the Senegalese political stalemate following reports of alleged recruitment of militia groups to force the aging incumbent President Abdoulaye Wade to withdraw his bid for the February 26 presidential elections. However; Malick Noel Seck the leader of the main opposition Socialist…
SA to launch Africa’s first Wi-Fi city
Municipal authorities in the South African town of Stellenbosch have announced plans to offer free Wi-Fi internet access to its residents, making the town Africa's first ever tech capital. Conrad Sidego, Stellenbosch mayor, said his municipality is planning to provide free Wi-Fi Internet access to everyone in the town, local media reported. Sidego…
Municipal authorities in the South African town of Stellenbosch have announced plans to offer free Wi-Fi internet access to its residents, making the town Africa's first ever tech capital. Conrad Sidego, Stellenbosch mayor, said his municipality is planning to provide free Wi-Fi Internet access to everyone in the town, local media reported. Sidego…
Former Nigerian president in Senegal for talks
Former Nigerian president, Olusegun Obasanjo, is due to arrive in Senegal as a special representative of the Economic Community of West African States - ECOWAS to broker a peace deal between the opposition and president Abdoulaye Wade's ruling the Parti Democratique Senegalaise. According to a press release, ECOWAS Heads of State and Government…
Former Nigerian president, Olusegun Obasanjo, is due to arrive in Senegal as a special representative of the Economic Community of West African States - ECOWAS to broker a peace deal between the opposition and president Abdoulaye Wade's ruling the Parti Democratique Senegalaise. According to a press release, ECOWAS Heads of State and Government…
IMF: Gambian currency may be overvalued
The International Monetary Fund has indicates that the local currency, the Gambian Dalasi, may be overvalued by 17 percent. According to IMF report, "a number of complementary approaches were adopted to assess whether the Gambia's exchange rate is aligned with fundamentals. These alternative approaches proposed by the IMF Consultative Group…
The International Monetary Fund has indicates that the local currency, the Gambian Dalasi, may be overvalued by 17 percent. According to IMF report, "a number of complementary approaches were adopted to assess whether the Gambia's exchange rate is aligned with fundamentals. These alternative approaches proposed by the IMF Consultative Group…
Malawi: Male teachers turning into girl predators
Soon after teenage girl Titha had reached her puberty she got selected to start her Form One at a boarding secondary school in Chiradzuru, less than 40 Km from Blantyre in southern Malawi. And before she picked her travelling bag the girl's mother told her to always remember to concentrate in her studies, respect her teachers at her new school.…
Soon after teenage girl Titha had reached her puberty she got selected to start her Form One at a boarding secondary school in Chiradzuru, less than 40 Km from Blantyre in southern Malawi. And before she picked her travelling bag the girl's mother told her to always remember to concentrate in her studies, respect her teachers at her new school.…
Danger looms in Senegal, opposition supporters killed
The Senegalese political crisis is worsening following violent clashes between supporters of the opposition and ruling party killing three sympathizers of Benno Siggil Senegal opposition party led by Mustapha Niass 150km from Berkel Village southern Senegal. In a similar revenge supporters of the main opposition Socialist Party also launched an assault…
The Senegalese political crisis is worsening following violent clashes between supporters of the opposition and ruling party killing three sympathizers of Benno Siggil Senegal opposition party led by Mustapha Niass 150km from Berkel Village southern Senegal. In a similar revenge supporters of the main opposition Socialist Party also launched an assault…
Senegal bans opposition protest
The Senegalese government has banned an opposition march planned for Independence Square in Dakar to protest against President Abdoulaye Wade's bid to run for a third term in February 26 polls. Responding to an open letter addressed to him by two co-leaders of the M23 movement Alioune Tine and Amath Dansokho, Interior Minister Ousmane Ngom told…
The Senegalese government has banned an opposition march planned for Independence Square in Dakar to protest against President Abdoulaye Wade's bid to run for a third term in February 26 polls. Responding to an open letter addressed to him by two co-leaders of the M23 movement Alioune Tine and Amath Dansokho, Interior Minister Ousmane Ngom told…
AU forces in Somalia capture rebel strongholds
African Union troops launched an offensive against al Qaeda-linked Somali rebels and captured strongholds to the south of the capital Mogadishu, the AU force said. The Burundian contingent of the AU's peacekeeping force (AMISOM) overpowered the rebels after a fierce gun battle in which 10 rebels were killed and two AU soldiers injured, said the…
African Union troops launched an offensive against al Qaeda-linked Somali rebels and captured strongholds to the south of the capital Mogadishu, the AU force said. The Burundian contingent of the AU's peacekeeping force (AMISOM) overpowered the rebels after a fierce gun battle in which 10 rebels were killed and two AU soldiers injured, said the…
Senegal’s Wade intensifies campaign amid protests
Senegal's President Abdoulaye Wade is facing widespread condemnation in the country side as he continues campaign to seek for a third term on February 26. The defiant aging President wooed voters in the troubled Casamance with a new peace plan as mobilization against his much disputed third term bid. Wade, who has campaigned actively throughout…
Senegal's President Abdoulaye Wade is facing widespread condemnation in the country side as he continues campaign to seek for a third term on February 26. The defiant aging President wooed voters in the troubled Casamance with a new peace plan as mobilization against his much disputed third term bid. Wade, who has campaigned actively throughout…
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We, as Africans, have in-depth interest and understanding of the African continent. This understanding will enable us to continue to produce top quality programmes and editorials.
We aim to educate, inform and entertain our viewers by providing up-to-the minute information on current affairs and entertainment from all over the African continent. This is achieved through our long standing affiliation and collaborative agreements with major African Channels across Africa and other independent production houses within the UK, the Caribbean and Anglophone and Francophone Africa. Some of our programme highlights:
REGGAE SHOWCASE
Reggae Showcase is filmed in front of a live audience and features musicians and other Entertainment industry professionals debating and talking about various global topics, with occasional performances by the guest artist and they preview the newest and lastest music videos from around the world. The show is aired every Friday between 10pm - 11.00pm. Hosted by DJ Savana.
ONE TOUCH
Our flagship live music and entertainment show presented by some of London’s finest ethnic minority presenters is aired on Saturdays 7.30 - 9pm. The show presents the best in entertainment news and music videos. One Touch endeavours to promote up and coming artistes by providing them a platform for interaction with our viewers. Interested? Email us: onetouch@obetv.co.uk
YOU AND YOUR HEALTH
You and Your Health is our health programme that discusses health related issues affecting people from all backgrounds and especially of Afro-Caribbean origin. It is a weekly programme hosted by Dr Vondee featuring various medical practitioners as resource persons to discuss and answer questions on all medical issues.
OBE TV SPORTS WITH KWAKU
Hosted by Kwaku Ofosu-Asare, a renowned Ghanaian Sports journalist, “Sports With Kwaku” previews and reviews sporting events taking place principally in Africa and other parts of the World. Sporting areas covered include Football, Boxing, Athletics, Motoring and a monthly sporting personality profile show. Basketball and Afro Goals are also aired regularily.
TOURISM AFRICA
Flagship programmes highlighting touristic sites and capitalising on investment and tourism opportunities in Africa
HOME 2 HOME
A flagship programme in the Real Estate industry which allows our viewers to make informed decision on properties available on the African continent.
BUSINESS AFRICA
A programme which focuses on the following issues: The global economic and financial crises have impacted on Africa's progress. But overall, the continent is still host to some of the fastest growing economies in the world, with the highest return on investments, and to major depository for some of the earth's most valuable natural resources coupled with a population of almost a billion people, who are some of the most creative, ingenious and enterprising entrepreneurs on the planet. With the right vision and leadership, the continent has the potential to be an economic powerhouse and a global market leader in the 21st Century.
BUSINESS PROFILE
African businesses both in the UK, Europe and Africa are able to profile their business to entrench their Brand in the market place.
AFRICAN DRAMA & FULL FEATURE MOVIES
In line with our commitment to championing the course of African productions, OBETV currently airs a wide range of African drama series and feature movies mainly from Gambia, Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya and Ghana.
THE AMBASSADORS
Hosted by Savahnna Nightingale, the programme provides a platform for representatives and dignitaries from African and Caribbean countries in the UK, to discuss their roles and work their offices are engaged in.
SAGA AFRICA
Programmes highlighting music from various countries around the globe
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