US imposes sanctions on DR Congo ex-President Kabila alleging rebel support
The US has imposed sweeping sanctions on former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila, accusing him of backing the M23 rebel group. Washington alleges he provided financial support, encouraged defections from the Congolese army and even “sought to launch…
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday for a multi-country trip to France, Kenya and Rwanda
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday for a multi-country trip to France, Kenya and Rwanda. He is expected to participate in high-level summits focused on economic growth, investment, climate action and strategic partnerships. This was revealed in a…
Supreme Court Restores David Mark-Led ADC Leadership
The Supreme Court has vacated the order that directed the the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to maintain status quo ante bellum pending the determination of its leadership crisis. The apex court, in a unanimous decision by a five-member panel headed…
Blackout looms in Lagos as Egbin power station shuts down
Electricity supply in Lagos has been significantly disrupted following a major shutdown at the Egbin Power Station and a simultaneous fault on a key transmission route feeding the state, according to the Nigerian Independent System Operator. In a statement issued…
Eid-el-Kabir: Remi Tinubu begins distribution of rice, N1.2bn palliative
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday flagged off the distribution of 100 trucks of rice and N1.2bn in palliative support for vulnerable households across the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration….
Burkina Faso ups security after Mali attacks
The ruling junta in Burkina Faso has tightened security in the capital Ouagadougou in the wake of coordinated attacks in its neighbour and ally Mali, security sources told AFP on Wednesday. On Tuesday, Burkina Faso’s security ministry announced the launch…
Fuel Prices Climb Again As NNPC Joins Dangote Refinery in Increase
Fuel prices have skyrocketed again, with NNPC joining Dangote Refinery in the increase. Philips News reports that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has increased the price of premium motor spirit after Dangote Refinery raised its gantry price. NNPCL outlets…
Julius Malema Tells South Africans to “Love African Migrants” Amid Xenophobia Crisis
Leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Julius Malema, on Thursday morning issued a message to supporters reaffirming the party’s ideological stance. Addressing “Commissars, fighters, ground forces, fellow South Africans, Africans, and diaspora,” Malema urged followers not to compromise their…
Scottish influencer reported missing in Morocco found safe
A Scottish woman who went missing after checking out from a hotel in Morocco has been found, her family has confirmed. Travel influencer, Rachel Kerr from Alloa, was staying in Agadir, a city on the country’s southern Atlantic coast when…
Ghana Declines Over $100 Million US Health Funding Package Amid Policy Review Concerns
Reports indicate that Ghana has turned down a health sector funding package valued at over $100 million offered by the United States government, following internal review considerations tied to national health priorities and implementation conditions attached to the support. According…