Aviation authorities are expected to investigate a serious incident involving a CL60 aircraft operated by Triton Aviation after it reportedly lost a door shortly after take-off from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The incident occurred on Thursday, October 15, 2026, as the aircraft was departing Abuja for the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in […]
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A gas pipeline explosion in Aleto community, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, has reportedly injured at least 20 people and damaged about 50 houses. The explosion occurred around 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, along Old Bori Road. The affected pipeline was reported to belong to the Nigeria Gas Company. Several victims were […]
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Namibia is facing a growing challenge in its livestock sector after an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease prompted restrictions on animal movement and the suspension of certain meat imports by the European Union. The outbreak was first confirmed on a commercial farm in the Karasburg district of the //Kharas Region on September 23. Authorities later confirmed […]
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Ethiopian federal forces have entered the strategic town of Adwa in the northern Tigray region, days after government troops reportedly took control of Adigrat. Residents said federal forces and allied militia entered Adwa following the withdrawal of fighters linked to the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF). The developments come amid renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia […]
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At least 139 migrants have died, and another 84 remain missing after a boat carrying more than 300 people capsized off the coast of Djibouti while travelling towards Yemen, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The incident occurred during the night of October 8–9 near Guhere, north of the port town of Obock. […]
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Tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea have increased following accusations of military incursions and growing concerns about the possibility of renewed conflict in the Horn of Africa. Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of sending forces into its territory and has warned that it will defend its sovereignty. Eritrea has rejected Ethiopia’s allegations and accused its neighbour of […]
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The Nigerian Air Force has constituted a Board of Inquiry to establish the cause of the Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State. The aircraft crashed during a routine mission to Lagos. The Nigerian Air Force subsequently confirmed that 25 people — 20 passengers and five crew members — were on board […]
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Ethiopia continues to pursue access to the Red Sea as the country’s strategic and economic interests in the region remain a major issue. The question of sea access has contributed to tensions between Ethiopia and neighbouring countries, particularly as the Horn of Africa faces renewed instability. The situation is unfolding alongside the renewed conflict in […]
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The Nigerian Air Force has released the names of the 25 people who died in the crash of its ATR-42 aircraft in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State. The aircraft, identified as NAF 931, was travelling from Benin to Lagos on a routine mission when it crashed on Monday. The Air Force said those on […]
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The leaders of Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia and Sudan have called for political and peaceful solutions to conflicts affecting the Horn of Africa. The leaders issued a joint declaration after meeting in Egypt amid escalating fighting in Ethiopia and the continuing war in Sudan. The meeting comes at a particularly sensitive time, with Ethiopia accusing neighbouring […]
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