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Africa’s Economic and Political Pressure Points Remain in Focus 0

Business, Economy, Health, Politics
05:45 AM, Sep 02

Across the continent, this week’s major developments show that Africa’s biggest challenges are increasingly connected: economic reforms, debt, energy, healthcare, elections and governance. Nigeria is recording stronger economic growth while still dealing with high living costs and structural challenges. Senegal is seeking IMF support to rebuild financial credibility, while Zambia begins another presidential term amid […]

Algeria Seeks Death Penalty for Deliberate Forest Fires 0

Breaking, Crisis, Human Interest
05:43 AM, Sep 02

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has ordered moves to introduce the death penalty for people convicted of deliberately starting forest fires. The move follows devastating wildfires in northeastern Algeria that killed at least 12 people and injured 54 others. Tebboune has instructed the Justice Ministry to prepare amendments to the penal code by September 15. Algeria […]

Libya’s Rival Camps Agree on a Roadmap Towards Elections 0

Breaking, Politics
05:41 AM, Sep 02

Libya’s rival political factions have reached a new agreement aimed at paving the way for presidential and parliamentary elections within two years. The agreement was reached through a UN-backed process involving representatives from Libya’s competing political institutions. The proposed roadmap seeks to address the institutional disputes that have kept the North African country politically divided […]

Guinea-Bissau Voters Back Changes to Increase Presidential Powers 0

Breaking, Politics
05:40 AM, Sep 02

Voters in Guinea-Bissau have backed constitutional changes that would significantly strengthen the powers of the presidency. According to the National Electoral Commission, about 70 per cent of voters supported the proposed amendments. The changes would reduce the size of parliament and weaken the role of the prime minister in the country’s semi-presidential system. Opposition groups […]

Africa’s Economic and Political Pressure Points Remain in Focus 0

Politics
05:45 AM, Sep 02

Africa’s Economic and Political Pressure Points Remain in Focus 0

Business
05:45 AM, Sep 02

Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ Burial: Nollywood Veteran Laid to Rest in Ilaro at 66

Nollywood Mourns Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ as Veteran Actor Is Laid to Rest in Ilaro 0

Entertainment
09:47 AM, Aug 24

The Nigerian entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo. Hassan died on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the age of 66. His death came after a battle with cancer and was confirmed by members of his family and colleagues in the Nigerian […]