PRETORIA — South Sudan President Salva Kiir has arrived in South Africa for high-level discussions with President Cyril Ramaphosa as concerns over the country’s political future continue to grow. Kiir’s visit to Pretoria comes at a sensitive time for South Sudan, with discussions around the country’s peace process and preparations for elections high on the […]
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MEKELLE, Ethiopia — Fresh concerns about a possible return to war in Ethiopia’s Tigray region have emerged after a drone strike injured at least 13 people in the regional capital, Mekelle. The attack reportedly occurred early Thursday in a residential area. A hospital official said five children were among those injured. The incident comes amid […]
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LUSAKA, Zambia — Political tensions are rising in Zambia following the country’s August 13 presidential election. Opposition leader Brian Mundubile has been summoned by police for questioning over allegations linked to national security. Mundubile, who intends to challenge the election result, has reportedly gone into hiding. President Hakainde Hichilema was declared the winner with about […]
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ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria is facing another controversy over the existence of an allegedly fake government agency operating from government premises. President Bola Tinubu has ordered an investigation into the National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office, which authorities say was operating illegally from a government office. The development was announced on […]
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Juba, South Sudan — The United Nations has raised fresh concerns about South Sudan’s preparations for elections scheduled for December, warning that there is still a lot of work to be done to create the conditions needed for a peaceful vote. The country has struggled with political instability and violence since gaining independence in 2011. […]
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Monrovia, Liberia — Liberia has received the first group of people deported from the United States under a new arrangement that could see the West African country accept up to 1,200 deportees over the next year. The first flight brought 20 people to Monrovia after leaving Louisiana and stopping in Dakar, Senegal. The deportees are […]
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Gunmen Attack Adeleke’s Convoy in Osogbo Suspected hoodlums opened fire around the convoy of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke shortly after he visited the palace of the Ataoja of Osogbo. The governor had gone to the palace after receiving his Certificate of Return from INEC following his victory in the August 15 governorship election. His […]
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed that eligible liquid funds recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) be channelled to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). The move is aimed at strengthening the funding of Nigeria’s growing student loan programme. NELFUND welcomed the decision, saying the additional funding would help support its student […]
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A major tragedy has struck Sokoto State after an overloaded boat capsized in Goronyo Local Government Area, leaving about 40 people dead. According to reports, the boat was carrying passengers when it overturned in the Gorau area of the state. A local official of the Inland Waterways Authority said about 40 bodies had been recovered […]
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Nigeria’s political temperature has risen as the campaign season for the 2027 general election officially gets underway. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is seeking another term in office, but the road ahead is expected to be closely contested as opposition parties prepare to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The election campaign is coming at […]
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