Gabon: Govt Shuts Down Facebook, Tiktok
Facebook and TikTok were no longer available in Gabon on Wednesday, AFP journalists confirmed, hours after the media regulator announced their suspension because of the risk of “conflict-inducing excesses”. Gabon’s media regulator on Tuesday announced the suspension of social media…
Africa’s richest country sees unemployment rate fall to lowest level since 2020
South Africa’s unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in over five years in the final quarter of 2025, driven by job gains in the community and social services and construction sectors.South Africa’s unemployment rate fell to its lowest level…
How the tide turned against the leader of South Africa’s second-biggest party
Serving in the South African government for the first time, the Democratic Alliance (DA) – perceived as primarily representing racial minorities – portrays itself as a squeaky clean party but has suffered a major blow after its leader John Steenhuisen…
Cameroon becomes latest African nation linked to secret US deportations
According to a report by The New York Times, the deportees, none of whom are Cameroonian nationals were placed on a January 14 Department of Homeland Security flight from Alexandria, Louisiana, without being told their destination until they were restrained…
DRC Congo Accuses MTN Rwanda of Illegally Operating in country
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC’s) telecommunications regulator has accused MTN Group of illegally providing mobile and Internet services within the country. The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC’s) Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (ARPTC) has accused MTN Group of illegally…
UN Secretary-General Guterres Backs Nigeria’s Bid for World Body’s Security Council Seat
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has charged Nigeria with spearheading Africa’s quest for a restructured global order, describing the country as uniquely positioned to lead the continent toward superpower status. Guterres, who backed Nigeria’s bid for the world body’s security…
Vice President Kashim Shettima Joins 49 African Leaders at 39th AU Summit in Addis Ababa
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday joined other African leaders at the opening of the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The summit witnessed the…
CAF Confirms Morocco as Host of 2026 WAFCON Amid Relocation Speculation
The Confederation of African Football has confirmed that Morocco remains the host nation for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Speaking after a CAF Executive Committee meeting in Dar es Salaam, CAF president, Dr. Patrice Motsepe addressed the rumors…
World Athletics Appoint First Nigerian Referee For Relays
Nigeria’s growing influence in global athletics administration has received a major boost, following the appointment of Commodore Omatseye Nesiama (Rtd), as an International Referee for the World Athletics Relays, tagged Gaborone 2026. The historic appointment makes Nesiama the first Nigerian…
Sudan remains suspended as African Union summit begins in Ethiopia
The African Union (AU) will open its 39th ordinary summit on Saturday with Sudan notably absent for the fifth consecutive year, as member states remain divided over lifting Khartoum’s suspension. More than 32 heads of state and U.N. Secretary-General António…