Beloved Actress June Lockhart dies at 100
June Lockhart, known for playing the quintessential TV mom in “Lassie” and “Lost in Space,” died of natural causes in her Southern California home this week, her family said Saturday. She was 100. She died in her home in Santa…
Former US Vice-President Kamala Harris says she may run for president again
Former US Vice-President Kamala Harris has told the BBC she may run again for the White House. In her first UK interview, Harris said she would “possibly” be president one day and was confident there will be a woman in…
One injured as truck falls off Lagos bridge
One person was severely injured when a fully-loaded truck fell off the Oshodi Bridge in Lagos State. The truck was said to have suffered a brake failure shortly before the incident. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), in…
Barack Obama Pays Tribute To Fela
Former United States President, Barack Obama, has paid tribute to Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti in a new podcast series detailing the musician extraordinary art and activism. Obama delivered the tribute on Wednesday October 22 2025, in a new podcast…
WAFCON Qualifier: Super Falcons beat Benin 2-0
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have taken a commanding step toward qualification for the 2025 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON) after defeating the Benin Republic Amazons 2-0 in Lomé, Togo. The African champions were in control from start to finish, with…
Ghana’s former First Lady Nana Konadu Rawlings dies aged 76
Ghana’s former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings has died at the age of 76. She was the widow of Ghana’s longest-serving leader, Jerry John Rawlings, who died five years ago. He led two coups before twice being elected president…
Burkina Faso pushes bill targeting major firms that earn CFA5bn ($8.8m) in annual revenue
Burkina Faso has moved to deepen its control over the corporate presence of big business, unveiling a bill requiring companies with an annual turnover of at least CFA5 billion ($8.8 million) to establish headquarters within the country The government has…
We will never accept stolen votes, says Cameroon opposition leader
Tensions are high in Cameroon as the country awaits the results of the 12 October polls. Opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary has declared himself the winner. However, the government has condemned his move as illegal, urging citizens to remain patient…
Malawi Bans Export Of Raw Materials In Mining Industry
Malawi has banned the export of raw minerals in the mining sector, saying the country stands to earn up to 500 million dollars a year. The country said this can be attained if mining of rutile at the Kasiya site…
Trump pardons Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao
President Donald Trump has pardoned Binance co-founder, Changpeng Zhao, who pleaded guilty to a money laundering charge in 2023, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement that Trump “exercised…