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A planned ₦10 million ransom exchange in a forested area of Oyo State ended in chaos on Wednesday after security operatives engaged suspected kidnappers in a fierce gun battle at...
Security operatives in Edo State, Nigeria have arrested 12 people suspected to be involved in cult-related activities and shut down two apartments allegedly being used as initiation centers during a...
President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that he will not resign as leader of South Africa as Parliament moves forward with an impeachment process linked to the controversial Phala Phala incident....
The University of North Texas at Dallas has unveiled an ambitious new initiative designed to make higher education more accessible for Texas families. Known as the Trailblazer Tuition Trust, the...
Air travel between African cities often requires passengers to connect through hubs outside the continent, such as London, Paris, or Dubai, underscoring persistent gaps in direct intra-African connectivity. A major...
Matthew Molunga reports from Dar es Salaam A government-appointed commission in Tanzania has concluded that the deadly violence that erupted after the country’s 2025 presidential election was orchestrated by trained...
Six individuals have been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged organized vehicle theft and international trafficking operation that authorities say may have moved dozens, potentially over 100, stolen...
Ahmed Haruna reports from Abuja Nigeria’s deepening security crisis has taken a dramatic turn as authorities formally charge six individuals, including a retired major general and a serving police inspector,...
By Tony H. Smart Family remains one of the greatest gifts God gave to humanity. It is the first institution created by God, the first environment where love is experienced,...
Ivory Coast has confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) on a poultry farm in the eastern part of the country, according to the World Organisation for Animal...
Nigerian airlines have warned they may suspend flight operations nationwide from April 20 if the rising cost of jet fuel is not urgently addressed. The warning was issued by the...
At least 29 Kenyan nationals have been arrested in India after authorities intercepted a large consignment of smuggled gold valued at more than Sh500 million at Mumbai’s main international airport....
Spain is moving toward one of the largest regularization efforts in Europe, after the government approved a plan to grant legal status to up to 500,000 undocumented migrants. The initiative,...
Germany has committed to providing South Africa with a €200 million concessional loan as part of ongoing efforts to support the country’s transition to cleaner energy and a more resilient...
Pope Leo XIV has embarked on a significant 10-day tour of Africa, marking the first major international trip of his papacy that clearly reflects his personal priorities. The journey, running...
Kojo Mensah reports from Cotonu Polls closed Sunday in Benin’s presidential election, as voters in the West African nation selected a successor to outgoing President Patrice Talon, who completed his...
A wave of anger and renewed debate over security has swept across Nigeria following deadly attacks in parts of the country’s north during the 2026 Easter period, with prominent preacher,...
Nigeria’s poultry industry is set for a major overhaul with the launch of the US$1 billion National Integrated Poultry Project, part of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), aimed at strengthening...
By Oumar Keita in Bamako The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), a regional bloc made up of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, has unveiled plans to strengthen economic and infrastructure...
By Kojo Traore In a renewed show of South–South cooperation, India has dispatched 1,000 metric tons of rice to Burkina Faso as humanitarian assistance aimed at addressing food insecurity and...
By Ezemgadi Ofor, Eastern Cape Tensions between South Africa and Nigeria are escalating following the South African government’s firm rejection of a controversial “Igbo king” coronation and remarks describing Nigerians...
Following the deadly attack in Plateau State that left at least 27 people dead, Prophet Isa El-Buba has described Nigeria as being in a “war situation,” urging citizens to remain...
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has secured a historic return to the FIFA World Cup, ending a 52-year absence after defeating Jamaica 1–0 in an intercontinental playoff held at...
Renowned Nigerian televangelist, Johnson Suleman, has arrived in Liberia for a highly anticipated two-day spiritual gathering tagged “Liberia Outpouring 2026.” The event, which began today, March 31, and continues through...
Canada has taken a significant step toward tightening its border controls and modernizing its immigration framework following the passage of new legislation aimed at addressing rising global security and migration...
Golf legend Tiger Woods has been arrested in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) following a two-vehicle crash on Friday, March 27, according to authorities. The incident...
By Tony H.Smart The U.S. Department of Labor has unveiled a nationwide initiative aimed at boosting artificial intelligence literacy among American workers, introducing a free, text-based training program designed to...
The Embassy of The Gambia in Ankara has issued a stark warning to Gambian citizens traveling to or transiting through Istanbul International Airport, citing a sharp rise in arrests related...
Ghana has signed a landmark security and defense agreement with the European Union, becoming the first African country to formalize such a pact with the bloc, as concerns mount over...
Nigeria and Switzerland have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening diplomatic and economic ties, following a high-level meeting between Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima and Swiss Vice President Ignazio Cassis in...
Mohamed Salah has revealed that he will bring his long and successful spell with Liverpool FC to an end when the current season concludes, closing the curtain on one of...
Authorities in Nigeria’s Delta State have taken 15 individuals into custody following disturbing scenes of alleged sexual abuse during a community festival that triggered nationwide condemnation. The controversy erupted after...
Saudi Arabian club Al-Kholood FC have reached an agreement to sign Leganés and Guinea international midfielder Seydouba Cissé on a long-term deal, as the wave of transfers to the Saudi...
Germany has temporarily pulled its diplomatic staff out of Niger due to increasing security concerns, as the West African nation faces a worsening wave of terrorist attacks and growing activities...
By Stanford Wiseman As the world edges toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the excitement that typically defines football’s grandest stage is...
By Tony H.Smart The escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran is geographically distant from Africa, but economically, the continent is on the frontlines of its consequences. As...
Burkina Faso’s military-led government of Ibrahim Traoré has unveiled a sweeping five-year development plan valued at approximately $64 billion, presenting it as a roadmap for economic transformation and national renewal....
By Lawrence Frazer, London The United Kingdom’s decision to scale back its international aid budget is triggering growing concern among global health experts, particularly over the future of HIV/AIDS programs...
As Muslims across Nigeria prepare to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Delta State has deployed 1,070 personnel in a statewide operation to ensure safety...
At least 23 people were killed and more than 100 injured after multiple suspected suicide bombings struck the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri, in an attack that has renewed concerns...
By Tony H.Smart In a world often filled with uncertainty, disappointment, and unexpected challenges, believers are frequently reminded that faith is not only about victory but also about how one...
By our sports correspondent, Ebrima Sonko, Dakar Senegal 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has taken a dramatic turn after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) officially declared Morocco champions, overturning...
A video of Nigerian cleric Prophet Isa El-Buba speaking on the worsening security situation in Nigeria is drawing widespread attention online as frustration grows over continued killings and instability in...
Ghana international footballer Thomas Partey is expected to deny new rape allegations during a court hearing in the United Kingdom, as his long-running legal case continues to draw attention in...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued an alert warning that it will reject certain immigration petitions submitted using an outdated version of a key employment visa form...
Militant Islamist groups operating in northeastern Nigeria, including factions linked to Boko Haram, have been accused of launching a series of coordinated attacks on military installations over the past week,...
Guinea’s military-led government has dissolved 40 political parties, including the country’s three most prominent opposition movements, in a sweeping move that critics say further erodes democratic space in the West...
Peter Mwamgi reports from outside Nairobi Drivers across Nairobi were stranded for hours on Saturday after heavy rains overnight flooded roads and disrupted traffic across the Kenyan capital. The downpour,...
Azuka Egbonna, reports from Ubima Tensions flared in Rivers State on Friday, March 6, after gunmen believed to be political thugs attacked the convoy of former governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi,...
By Tony Ramirez, Plano, Texas – March 6, 2026 Africa is bracing for significant economic fallout after the United States declared war on Iran and launched coordinated military strikes alongside...
Oluwale Bamidele, writes from Lagos Nigeria has suspended all Christian pilgrimages to Israel and the West Bank with immediate effect, citing growing security concerns as the conflict spreading across the...
Thousands of Africans living and working across the Middle East are scrambling to flee the region as a rapidly escalating war involving Israel, Iran and the United States threatens to...
The British government has introduced new restrictions on visas for nationals of Cameroon, Sudan, Afghanistan and Myanmar, saying the move is necessary to curb what officials describe as increasing misuse...
The Australian government has issued a strong warning advising its citizens not to travel to Mali and urging those currently in the West African nation to leave immediately, citing a...
New information has surfaced about the man identified as the suspect in the deadly early-morning mass shooting outside a popular downtown bar earlier this week, painting a detailed picture of...
In the immediate aftermath of the US military action against Iran, the U.S. Department of State released a worldwide caution advisory, urging American citizens to remain vigilant and closely monitor...
A mass shooting outside Buford’s Backyard beer garden on west sixth street in Austin, Texas early Sunday morning left two people dead and 14 others injured, authorities confirmed. The suspected...
Evans Golden writes from Peckham The African community in the United Kingdom is entering a critical period marked by tightening immigration policies, growing political debate over migration, and an expanding...
Special report by Ebrima Sarr With less than ten months until polling day, The Gambia is entering a tense pre-election period as President Adama Barrow prepares to seek a controversial...
Liberia’s Deputy Minister for Information, Daniel Sanoe, has moved to ease public concerns over the government’s ongoing asset recovery campaign, clarifying that the investigation is focused on the Clar Hope...
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has issued a stern directive to the newly sworn-in Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Dagogo S.A. Wokoma, and the Chief of Staff, Sunny...
Demonstrations have erupted in several areas of Kaduna State following the continued detention of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, as supporters and youth groups demand his release and raise concerns over...
Danladi Umar, reports from Kaduna, Nigeria Nasir Ahmad El‑Rufai, who governed Kaduna State from 2015 to 2023, has been arrested and detained by Nigerian anti-corruption authorities amid mounting investigations into...
Guinea’s military authorities have arrested 16 Sierra Leonean soldiers accused of illegally entering Guinean territory and attempting to assert sovereignty by raising their national flag. In a statement released late...
Presidential hopeful and former Labour Party candidate, Peter Obi, narrowly escaped harm on Tuesday after gunmen reportedly opened fire on his convoy in Benin City, Edo State. According to a...
The Donald Trump administration is moving forward with a sweeping rollback of humanitarian assistance to several African countries, canceling programs it had previously classified as lifesaving, an email obtained by...
Achraf Hakimi, defender for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and captain of the Morocco national team, is set to face trial in France following an allegation of rape dating back to 2023....
Gabon’s media regulator has imposed an indefinite suspension on major social media platforms, citing the rampant spread of false information, cyberbullying, and content that threatens national stability and social cohesion....
A shocking intelligence report presented to Kenya’s parliament this week has revealed that more than 1,000 Kenyan citizens have been recruited to fight on Russia’s side in the ongoing war...
In a profound moment of spiritual significance, Harvest Intercontinental Ministries Unlimited (HIMU) joyfully celebrated the affirmation of its Gambia National Overseer, Rev. Patrick Taylor, into the esteemed office of Apostle....
A peaceful protest demanding mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results turned chaotic on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, when security operatives, believed to be from the Nigeria Police Force, deployed...
Muslim leaders across North Texas are calling for swift condemnation and preventive action after a group of university students were verbally harassed while holding a prayer gathering at a public...
Duke University’s acclaimed web series Left of Black has officially launched its 16th season this February 2026, timed to coincide with Black History Month. The new season marks a significant...
By James Baldwin in New York Kenya’s diaspora remittances showed resilience in early 2026, with inflows totaling approximately KSh 53 billion (around $411 million) in January, according to data from...
The 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) concluded on February 15, 2026, at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, after two days of intensive...
Football (Soccer) Highlights The aftermath of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) continues to dominate headlines. Senegal defeated Morocco in the final but faced chaos, leading to sanctions on...
By Lamine Sarr, Dakar The death of a young medical student during violent clashes at Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD) this week has ignited widespread outrage, underscoring the escalating frustrations...
According to multiple reports from Nigeria, the Senate has made a significant reversal on a key aspect of the ongoing Electoral Act amendment, responding to widespread public concerns and scrutiny...
The Government of Ghana has recalled its High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, following allegations linking him to electoral malpractice during a party primary election in Ghana. Reports...
Teenage Striker Bubacarr Suso Nears Blockbuster Switch to Tunisian Powerhouse Esperance Highly rated Gambian U-17 international Bubacarr Suso is on the brink of a major career step-up, set to join...
Nigeria’s persistent security challenges have taken a devastating turn, with armed gunmen killing well over 130 civilians in coordinated assaults on rural communities in Kwara, Katsina, and Benue states during...
In a shocking development that could further destabilize Libya’s fragile political landscape, Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the 53-year-old son of the late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, has been reported shot dead...
Namibian President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah faced sharp criticism after security personnel escorted freelance journalist Jemima Beukes out of State House on Monday, February 2, 2026, during the official opening of the...
In a significant step to deepen bilateral security cooperation, the United States has deployed a small team of military personnel to Nigeria, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) confirmed this week. The...
Liberia took a historic stride toward educational gender equity as the Ministry of Education and collaborating partners launched the National Policy on Girls’ Education (NPGE) indicators scorecard at the 2025...
Ghana has temporarily paused new citizenship applications for members of the African diaspora as part of efforts to overhaul the system and make it more user-friendly and efficient. Launched in...
Authorities in Nigeria’s Plateau State have intensified security measures in Bokkos Local Government Area following a wave of violent incidents targeting mining communities, including the suspension of all mining operations...
In a strong and decisive move that resonates deeply across the continent and among Africans worldwide, South Africa has declared Israel’s Chargé d’Affaires in Pretoria, Ariel Seidman, persona non grata...
The recent incident at St. Peter’s Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) in Witima (also referred to as Wairima), Othaya, Nyeri County—where police allegedly lobbed teargas into the church during a...
In recent years, the conversation around mental health has gained much-needed attention—but we still have a long way to go.
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced a commitment of $500 million to help finance Ethiopia’s ambitious new airport project, a facility projected to become the largest in Africa upon...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his deepest condolences to Ghana following the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight people, including Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah...
Ghana is in shock following the tragic crash of a military helicopter in the Ashanti Region that claimed the lives of eight people, including two senior cabinet ministers and other...
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, 5G technology is not just a buzzword—it is a revolutionary force reshaping the way we live, work, and connect.
The ambitious $6 billion smart city project spearheaded by Senegalese-American music icon Akon has been officially cancelled, Senegalese officials confirmed this week. Launched in 2020 with promises of futuristic infrastructure,...
Uganda’s leading opposition figure, Bobi Wine, says the country’s political climate has “gone from bad to worse” as tensions mount ahead of the January 2026 presidential election.
Mental health is a crucial aspect of overall wellness, and managing stress and anxiety is vital for maintaining balance. This article provides strategies for coping with stress, including mindfulness practices,...
President Adama Barrow has officially declared his intention to seek a third term in office, in December 2026 presidential race.
Trailing 0-2 at halftime, the Super Falcons staged one of the tournament’s most dramatic comebacks.
With just three days remaining before a highly anticipated spiritual gathering, excitement and gratitude are building among worshippers and organizers alike. Set for Friday, July 19, the faith-filled event promises...
In a landmark achievement for conservation and heritage in West Africa, Sierra Leone has secured its first-ever UNESCO World Heritage Site designation. The internationally celebrated Gola–Tiwai Complex, encompassing the Gola...
Chelsea Football Club have been crowned champions of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 after a dominant 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at MetLife Stadium in the United States.
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The global economy is experiencing significant changes, driven by new trends in finance and business. This post discusses key economic developments expected to impact the global landscape in 2024 and...
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Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has pledged to build a massive oil refinery in East Africa—potentially replicating the scale and impact of his landmark facility in Nigeria—marking a major shift...
The 27th batch of the Chinese medical team stationed in Sierra Leone has carried out its first outreach clinic in Rokel Village, located in the country’s North West Province, delivering...
A member of Berekum Chelsea football club, Dominic Frimpong, has lost his life following a violent highway robbery in Ghana’s Ashanti Region, with authorities warning that the incident underscores rising...
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