Namibia’s Founding President Sam Nujoma Passes Away at 95
A Legacy of Leadership and Liberation Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s founding father and first president, has passed away at…
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South Africa Honors Fallen Soldiers with Week-Long Half-Masting of National Flag
In a solemn tribute, President Cyril Ramaphosa has directed that the South African national flag be flown at…
Senegal Announces Compensation for Families of Political Unrest Victims
The Senegalese government has declared its intention to compensate families of individuals who lost their lives during political…
Trino Motion Pictures Releases ‘Love Lockdown’, a Captivating Romantic Drama
Trino Motion Pictures has unveiled its latest romantic drama, ‘Love Lockdown’, in cinemas nationwide today, February 7, 2025.…
Trial Date Set for Five Accused in AKA and Tibz Murder Case
The trial of five men accused of the murders of South African rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his…
EFCC Arraigns Nine Chinese Nationals for Alleged Cyber Terrorism and Internet Fraud
On Thursday, February 6, 2025, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned nine Chinese nationals and a…
Federal Workers Sue Trump Administration Over Plan to Dismantle USAID
In a significant legal challenge, unions representing U.S. government employees have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s…
Aga Khan IV to Be Laid to Rest in Egypt on Sunday
Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, known as Aga Khan IV, the spiritual leader of the global Ismaili Muslim community, will…
Veteran Nollywood Actor and Lecturer Columbus Irosanga Passes Away
The Nigerian entertainment industry is mourning the loss of veteran Nollywood actor and academic, Columbus Irosanga, who passed…
At Least 10 Nigerien Soldiers Killed in Ambush Near Burkina Faso Border
In a tragic incident, at least 10 Nigerien soldiers lost their lives in an ambush by armed militants…
DRC Military Court Issues International Arrest Warrant for Corneille Nangaa
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) military justice system has issued an international arrest warrant for Corneille Nangaa,…
Tunisian President Dismisses Finance Minister Amid Economic Challenges
In a significant government shake-up, Tunisian President Kais Saied has dismissed Finance Minister Sihem Boughdiri Nemsia and appointed…
Governor Zulum Leads Delegation to Repatriate 7,790 Nigerian Refugees from Chad
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has led a high-profile Nigerian delegation to Baga Sola in the Republic of…
Foreign Investors Target Nigeria’s High-Grade Lithium Reserves Amid Global Demand Surge
Nigeria’s substantial lithium deposits are attracting significant interest from foreign investors, driven by the escalating global demand for…
Ghana Ranked Second Safest Country in Africa, Surpassing Canada and Australia in Low Crime Rates
Global tourism firm Altezza Travel has ranked Ghana as the second safest country in Africa, highlighting its very…
Court Dismisses EFCC’s Forgery Case Against Fani-Kayode.
EFCC Loses Forgery Case Against Femi Fani-Kayode A Nigerian court has dismissed the forgery case filed by the…
Families of Apartheid Victims Sue South African Government for Reparations
Families of Apartheid Victims Take Legal Action Against South African Government for Reparations Families of victims who suffered…
Nigeria’s Green Africa Airways Expands Fleet with First ATR72-500
Green Africa Airways is set to induct its first ATR72-500 aircraft, enhancing domestic connectivity and boosting Nigeria’s aviation…
Nine Ugandan Finance Ministry Officials Arrested Over Missing Shs60 Billion in Bank of Uganda Heist
Nnine officials from Uganda’s Ministry of Finance have been arrested in connection with the mysterious disappearance of Shs60…
Chikwe Ihekweazu Named Acting WHO Regional Director for Africa Amid Leadership Transition
Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, former Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has been appointed as the…
Lion Culled in Northern KwaZulu-Natal After Livestock Attacks
In the Gluckstadt area near Vryheid, northern KwaZulu-Natal, professional hunters have culled one of three lions responsible for…
67th Grammy Awards: African Stars Shine with Historic Wins and Stunning Red Carpet Moments
At the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, held on February 2, 2025, African artists made a significant impact with…
Petrol Price Drops to ₦925/Litre at Private Depots Following Dangote Refinery Adjustment
As of February 4, 2025, the loading cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, at…
African Leaders Convene Joint Summit to Address Congo Conflict
Southern and East African leaders will meet in Dar es Salaam to discuss the escalating conflict in eastern…
Uganda Launches Ebola Vaccine Trial Amid New Outbreak
Uganda initiates a clinical trial for a Sudan strain Ebola vaccine following a recent outbreak in Kampala, aiming…
M23 Rebels Declare Unilateral Ceasefire in Eastern DRC for Humanitarian Reasons
In a significant development, the M23 rebels have declared a unilateral ceasefire in Goma, the largest city in…
At Least 54 Dead, 158 Injured in Omdurman Market Attack Amid Ongoing Sudan Conflict
On February 1, 2025, a devastating attack on the Sabreen Market in Omdurman, Sudan, resulted in at least…
South Africa’s Ramaphosa Seeks Dialogue with Trump Following U.S. Aid Suspension Over Land Expropriation
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his intention to engage in discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump…
NCAA and Kenya Airways Clash Over Passenger’s Alleged Maltreatment
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and Kenya Airways are currently at odds over allegations of passenger mistreatment…
Trump Halts U.S. Aid to South Africa Over Land Expropriation Policies
On February 2, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the suspension of all future financial assistance to South…
Tems Wins Best African Music Performance at 2025 Grammys, Secures Second Career Award
Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has secured the Best African Music Performance award at the…
Kano to spend N2.5bn on mass wedding
The Kano State Government has earmarked N2.5 billion for its quarterly mass wedding initiative across the state’s 44…
TikTok Star Khaby Lame Appointed as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
Khaby Lame, the world’s most-followed TikTok personality with over 162 million followers, has been appointed as UNICEF’s newest…
M.A.D Solutions Expands YouTube Partnership to Empower African Content Creators
M.A.D Solutions, a prominent player in Africa’s digital entertainment sector, has broadened its collaboration with YouTube through the…
South Africa’s Tshego Gaelae Crowned Mrs World 2025
In a historic achievement, South African model Tshego Gaelae has been crowned Mrs World 2025, marking the first…
Tems Cancels Kigali Concert Amid Rwanda-DR Congo Conflict
Grammy award-winning Nigerian singer Tems has announced the cancellation of her upcoming concert in Kigali, Rwanda, due to…