Nigeria commends South Africa as nation marks 31 years of freedom
The Federal Government has extolled South Africa on the occasion of its 31st anniversary of Freedom Day held on April 27. The Minister of Foreign […]
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Gabonese citizens head to polls for first election after 2023 coup
Gabonese voters began casting ballots on Saturday in a presidential election with eight candidates that is widely expected to make junta chief Brice Oligui Nguema […]
Democracy has never brought development – Burkina Faso President declares
President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, said the country is undergoing a “popular, progressive revolution” and not operating under a democratic system. He added […]
Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso introduce 0.5% import levy on ECOWAS countries
Breakaway Alliance of Sahel States (AES) – Mali, Niger Republic and Burkina Faso – widened the gulf between them and the Economic Community of West […]
Essential facts about Namibia’s historic first female president, Nandi-Ndaitwah
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will become one of Africa’s few women leaders when she is inaugurated as president of Namibia on Friday. Here are five things to […]
Rwanda-Belgium diplomatic fallout: Envoys expelled as tension escalate
The shock move, announced Monday, comes amid growing tensions over the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where Rwanda stands accused of backing […]
ECOWAS parliament faces challenges as Sahel states withdraw, U.S. cuts aid
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament is set to convene in Lagos from Monday, March 3, 2025, to Saturday, March 8, 2025. […]
Outrage as Comoros President Assoumani confirms intent to hand over power to son
Comoros President Azali Assoumani has, for the first time, publicly declared his intention to hand over power to his son, Nour El Fath, when his […]
Police blunder: Drunk Zambian Officer frees 13 suspects to celebrate new year
A Zambian police officer reportedly under the influence of alcohol released 13 detainees to celebrate the New Year, sparking a manhunt for the escaped suspects. […]
ECOWAS hosts 66th summit as West African military rulers pledge transition
West African leaders from the regional group ECOWAS are meeting on Sunday for a summit with security and the departure from the bloc of three […]
Nandi-Ndaitwah becomes Namibia’s first female president
Namibia’s ruling SWAPO party was declared winner Tuesday of last week’s disputed elections, ushering in the southern African country’s first woman president after a disputed […]
Deputy Finance Minister in Ghana pulls gun on youths, claims self-defence
The Deputy Minister of Finance in Ghana and Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Dr Stephen Amoah, allegedly brandished a pistol during an altercation with some […]
Post-election unrest in Mozambique turns deadly, children among victims
The funeral of 16-year-old Antonio Juaqim, who was fatally shot during protests against last month’s presidential election, has brought the simmering crisis in Mozambique into […]
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24 Dead as Uganda fuel tanker explosion toll rises
The death toll following a fuel tanker explosion near the Ugandan capital Kampala last week has risen to 24, the government said Sunday. The impoverished […]