A new group of 83 Nigerians repatriated from South Africa has arrived in Lagos, amid renewed concerns over attacks and anti-foreigner sentiments in the country. The returnees arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos aboard a South African Airways flight from Johannesburg. Their return comes as concerns grow over the treatment of Nigerians […]
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The Sudanese army says 318 members of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have defected and joined government forces. The group reportedly includes four commanders, marking another significant development in the more than three-year-old conflict. Sudanese authorities said the fighters joined the army with military vehicles, according to reports. The development comes at a time when […]
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The humanitarian crisis in Sudan is getting worse as fresh fighting forces more people from their homes. More than 200,000 people have been newly displaced across Sudan’s Kordofan region since late 2025, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The displacement has been linked to intensified fighting and attacks on critical infrastructure. The crisis […]
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OSOGBO — Governor Ademola Adeleke has secured another four years in office after winning the Osun State governorship election. Adeleke, who contested on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, defeated the All Progressives Congress candidate, Bola Oyebamiji. The election was closely watched across Nigeria because of the political importance of Osun and the […]
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ABUJA — Nigeria’s political temperature is rising as the country enters the campaign season ahead of the 2027 general election. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is seeking another term in office under the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC. The ruling party is already positioning its achievements in the economy as a major part of […]
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By Monafrika News Desk | August 19, 2026 Libya is facing a fresh crisis as widespread electricity problems, fuel shortages and political tensions put growing pressure on the country. The issue has become a major concern for Libyans, despite the country having Africa’s largest proven oil reserves. UN officials say the situation shows the serious […]
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Sudan| August 19, 2026 Sudan’s war continues to take a heavy toll on civilians, more than three years after fighting broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The conflict began in April 2023 after a power struggle between the two military forces. It has since developed into one […]
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Nigeria’s 2027 presidential campaign officially begins Nigeria has officially entered the campaign season for the 2027 general elections, putting the country’s political scene into a new phase. Campaigning for the presidential election began on Wednesday, August 19, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other major political figures preparing to take their messages to voters. Tinubu […]
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Lomé, Togo — August 19, 2026 Two French nationals working as filmmakers and journalist-directors have been detained in Togo since July 27, according to France’s Foreign Ministry. The two are currently under judicial investigation, but French authorities have not disclosed what they are being investigated for or the exact reason for their detention. Local media […]
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ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria’s 2027 general election campaign has officially entered a new phase, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other major political figures signing a peace agreement and promising to pursue issue-based campaigns. The development comes as political parties begin preparations for the 2027 elections, with the campaign season officially opening on August 19. […]
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