A new ceasefire monitoring mission has begun operations in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as efforts to end years of fighting receive fresh international attention. The monitoring operation follows a peace agreement supported by Qatar and is designed to determine whether parties involved in the conflict are respecting the ceasefire. Eastern DR Congo has suffered […]
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Zambia’s post-election political tension has intensified after opposition figures moved to challenge the results of the country’s presidential election. President Hakainde Hichilema was declared the winner of the August 13 election, securing a second term in office. But opposition leader Brian Mundubile has rejected the result and said his campaign documented serious irregularities during voting, […]
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Two Ethiopian peacekeepers serving with the United Nations in South Sudan have been killed after their patrol came under attack in Jonglei State. The incident happened on Monday as the UN patrol was travelling towards Pajut. Several other peacekeepers, South Sudanese police officers and civilian personnel were also injured. The United Nations Mission in South […]
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The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday across Nigeria to mark this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, the Islamic commemoration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the holiday on behalf of the Federal Government. A statement signed by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Magdalene Ajani, confirmed […]
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Nigeria’s economic reforms and the approaching 2027 election are attracting close attention from international investors as businesses assess the country’s investment outlook. The Tinubu administration has introduced major changes to the economy, including the removal of petrol subsidies and reforms to the foreign exchange system. The government argues that the measures have helped strengthen public […]
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N’DJAMENA — Tensions between Chad and Sudan have increased after Chadian authorities accused Sudanese military forces of carrying out an attack inside Chadian territory. Chad’s military said Sudanese forces used drones against a convoy operating inside Chad. The accusation comes as Sudan’s civil war continues to spill across its borders, creating growing security concerns for […]
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LAGOS — Plans to take the Dangote Petroleum Refinery to the Nigerian capital market have taken another major step forward. The refinery has completed a $1 billion underwriting programme as preparations continue for its proposed Initial Public Offering. The planned listing could become one of the most significant transactions in Nigeria’s capital market and could […]
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LAGOS — The African Reinsurance Corporation, popularly known as Africa Re, has reported strong financial performance for the first half of 2026. The company recorded insurance service revenue of $664.8 million, representing an 8.5 per cent increase compared with the same period last year. Africa Re also reported a net profit of $96.7 million for […]
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ABUJA — Nigeria is preparing to take a leading role in Africa’s campaign for greater control over the continent’s mineral resources. President Bola Tinubu is expected to chair a high-level Africa minerals summit in New York, where African leaders and stakeholders will discuss how the continent can gain more economic value from its vast mineral […]
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CONAKRY — At least 30 people have died following a landslide at a landfill in Guinea’s capital, Conakry. The incident happened after heavy overnight rainfall caused part of the waste site to collapse. Rescue workers were sent to the area as authorities began searching for victims and assessing the damage. Several other people were injured […]
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