Ghana’s President Mahama Spotlights Economic Restoration and Accountability
ACCRA, GHANA — John Dramani Mahama officially assumed office on January 7, 2025, as President of the Republic…
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Over 100,000 Displaced in Eastern DRC as Fighting Intensifies
Recent fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has forced over 100,000 people to flee their homes in…
Nigerian Atheist Freed After 4 Years in Prison
Mubarak Bala, a prominent Nigerian atheist who was imprisoned for four years on blasphemy charges, has been released…
Guinea Protests Escalate Over Delayed Democratic Transition
Protests in Guinea have claimed one life and led to hundreds of arrests, intensifying unrest in the West…
Nigeria: Seplat Energy to Revive 400 Oil Wells, Double Crude Production
Nigeria’s Seplat Energy has announced plans to revive 400 dormant oil wells to achieve a crude production target…
UNESCO Nigeria Rep Appointed UN Coordinator in Congo
Abuja, Nigeria – Abdourahamane Diallo, the Representative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to…
The Shift in Military Alliances: African Countries Expelling French Troops
In recent years, a significant trend has emerged in West Africa: several countries are actively pushing for the…
U.S. Declares Genocide by Sudan’s RSF, Imposes Sanctions on Leader
Genocide Determination and Sanctions Against RSF The United States announced on Tuesday that Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF)…
Ugandan Military Court Resumes Trial of Opposition Leader Kizza Besigye
A Ugandan military court resumed proceedings on Tuesday against veteran opposition figure Kizza Besigye, who faces charges of…
US Air Strike in Somalia Kills 10 Al-Shabaab Militants
The United States conducted an air strike in southern Somalia, eliminating 10 members of the Al-Shabaab terrorist group,…
M23 Rebels Capture Key Towns in Eastern Congo Amid Escalating Crisis
Rebels with the M23 group have seized two strategic towns in eastern Congo, exacerbating the region’s ongoing security…
São Tomé and Príncipe President Dismisses Government
The president of São Tomé and Príncipe, Carlos Vila Nova, has dismissed the government, including Prime Minister Patrice…
John Dramani Mahama Unveils Vision for a 24-Hour Economy in Ghana
The newly elected President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has reaffirmed his commitment to transforming the country into…
France Detains Algerians for Inciting Violence Online
Arrests of Algerian Influencers Spark Controversy in France Police in France have detained three Algerian men, described as…
Senegal and Chad Respond to Macron’s Remarks on Africa’s ‘Gratitude’
Macron’s Controversial Remarks French President Emmanuel Macron’s comments on African nations being “ungrateful” for France’s role in combating…
Ghana’s President-Elect John Mahama’s Inauguration Happens Today
John Mahama’s Historic Win Ghana is set to swear in its new president, John Mahama, on Tuesday following…
Microsoft to Invest Over $80 Billion in AI Data Centers for Fiscal Year 2025
Microsoft’s Massive AI Infrastructure Expansion Microsoft has unveiled plans to invest over $80 billion in fiscal 2025, focusing…
South Africa Triumphs Over Pakistan to Seal 2-0 Series Victory
Cape Town, South Africa – South Africa secured a decisive 10-wicket victory against Pakistan in the second Test,…
Exploring Bamileke Architecture: The Timeless Craftsmanship of Cameroon
What is Bamileke Architecture? Did you know about Bamileke architecture? The Bamileke people of Cameroon are masters at…
Uganda’s Military Chief Under Fire for Threatening Opposition Leader
Kampala, Uganda – Uganda’s military chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has sparked outrage after publicly expressing a desire to behead…
Senegal and Mauritania Begin Gas Production from Grand Tortue Ahmeyim Field
Senegal and Mauritania have officially commenced gas production at the Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) field, marking a pivotal…
Chinese Nationals Arrested in DR Congo with Gold Bars and $800,000
Authorities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) arrested three Chinese nationals after discovering 12 gold bars…
Four Missing Kenyan Men Found Alive Amid Rising Abductions
Kenya has experienced a troubling surge in disappearances, with over 80 people abducted in the past six months,…
Mozambique Opposition Leader to Return from Exile Amid Post-Election Unrest
MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE — Mozambique’s opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane, currently in exile, has announced his return to the country…
Kémi Séba Declares Candidacy for Benin’s 2026 Presidential Election
COTONOU, Benin—Prominent Pan-African activist and leader Stellio Gilles Robert Capo-Chichi, widely known as Kémi Séba, has announced his…
China-Ethiopia Medical Team Launches Free Cataract Surgeries in Addis Ababa
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia—A Chinese medical team has initiated a free cataract surgery program at Tirunesh Beijing Hospital in…
Mali’s Army and Russian Fighters Accused of Killing 9 Civilians in Vehicle Attack
Segou, Mali — A tragic incident in Mali’s Segou region last week has sparked outrage as nine civilians,…
Unlock Your Potential: Apply Now for the Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship $5,000 Grant Programme 2025
The Tony Elumelu Foundation Opens Applications for 2025 Entrepreneurship Programmes The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), a leading advocate…
Congo Sentences 13 Soldiers to Death in Effort to Reinforce Military Discipline
Lubero, Democratic Republic of Congo – A military tribunal in Congo’s North Kivu province has sentenced 13 soldiers…
Panic in Ethiopia as Villagers Flee Volcanic Activity
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Hundreds of villagers in Ethiopia’s Afar region, about 165km (100 miles) northeast of the…
Burkina Faso: Two Jailed for Life in 2017 Restaurant Massacre
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – A court in Burkina Faso has sentenced two individuals to life imprisonment for their…
Ghana Introduces Visa-Free Policy for All African Passport Holders
Accra, Ghana – In a significant move to foster regional unity, Ghana will grant visa-free entry to all…
Ghana’s Parliament Approves Provisional Budget, Avoids Shutdown
Accra, Ghana – Ghana’s parliament has narrowly averted a government shutdown by passing a provisional budget of 68.1…
Zambia Mourns Iconic Musician Dandy Krazy After Tragic Road Accident
Lusaka, Zambia – Zambia has lost one of its most beloved musicians, Dandy Krazy, following a tragic road…
Somalia, Ethiopia Agree to Strengthen Ties Amid Regional Disputes
Mogadishu, Somalia – A long-standing diplomatic row between Ethiopia and Somalia, which had strained regional relations, has been…
46,843 Migrants Reach Canary Islands in 2024 Amid Rising Deaths at Sea
In 2024, at least 46,843 migrants arrived in Spain’s Canary Islands via the perilous Atlantic migration route, the…