Mali imposes retaliatory visa bond fees on US travellers
Mali has imposed visa bond requirements on United States citizens identical to those Washington placed on Malian travellers, in a tit-for-tat response to moves that its government has condemned as a violation of bilateral agreements. The Foreign Ministry in Bamako…
Barack Obama’s warnings about democracy fading increasingly sound directed toward the US
Speaking with democracy activists recently from Hungary and Poland, former President Barack Obama warned about the “rising wave of authoritarianism sweeping the globe,” even in countries once believed unsusceptible to an erosion of liberties. “We’re seeing politicians target civil society,…
Oscar-Winning Actress Diane Keaton Dies at 79
Hollywood has lost one of its most unforgettable stars. Diane Keaton — the Oscar-winning actress who defined charm, wit, and individuality on screen — has died at 79. From The Godfather’s quiet intensity to Annie Hall’s quirky brilliance, Keaton…
Madagascar army installs new chief, president denounces power grab
A Madagascar army unit siding with anti-government protesters installed a new military chief Sunday as President Andry Rajoelina denounced an “attempt to seize power illegally”. The soldiers from the CAPSAT contingent joined protesters for a second day in a row,…
Cameroon presidential election: As Paul Biya set to win, what’s at stake?
The world’s oldest head of state – 92-year-old Paul Biya – has promised Cameroon’s electorate “the best is still to come” as he seeks his eighth consecutive presidential term on Sunday. The nonagenarian has already been in power since 1982…
Tinubu hails former Vice President Sambo on turbanning as Sardaunan Zazzau
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated former Vice President Namadi Sambo on his turbanning as the Sardaunan Zazzau. Sambo is expected to be installed as the Sardaunan Zazzau by His Royal Highness, the Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli,…
2026 WCQ: Super Eagles in emergency landing in Angola due to cracked windscreen of aircraft
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has revealed that a cracked windscreen of the chartered aircraft that was conveying the Super Eagles’ delegation from Polokwane in South Africa to Uyo, has delayed the arrival of the players and officials. The same…
In shock move, French president reappoints prime minister who quit Monday
French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu to his post, despite accepting his resignation Monday following the collapse of his overnight government. “The president of the republic has named Mr Sébastien Lecornu prime minister and has charged…
World Bank report : Most Nigerians don’t earn N90,000 monthly – Adamu
A senior lecturer at Hussaini Adamu Polytechnic, Kazaure, Dr. Tijjani Ahmad, has agreed with the recent World Bank report that over 100 million Nigerians are still living below the poverty line, despite claims that the economy is now stable. Speaking…
King’s coat of arms to be added to UK passports in late 2025
King Charles’s coat of arms will feature on the front of all new passports from December, the Home Office has said. Natural landscapes from all four UK nations will also feature inside the updated documents, including Ben Nevis, the Lake…