Ecowas Approved Historic $25 Billion Nigeria–Morocco Gas Pipeline Project
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has approved the long-awaited Nigeria–Morocco Gas Pipeline, a landmark $25 billion infrastructure project designed to transport natural gas from Nigeria through several West African countries to Morocco and onward to Europe. The…
Africa Becomes Continent With Highest Population Facing Hunger – UN
Africa has been hit by severe climate-related shocks in recent years, and conflicts have aggravated the situationAfrica has for the first time become the continent with the largest number of people facing hunger, a UN report said Tuesday, as a…
Sudanese army sends massive reinforcements to Sahara desert
The Sudanese army sent massive military reinforcements to locations in the Sahara desert on Tuesday, marking new field movements after months of stalled military operations on this front. In June 2025, the Sudanese army announced it was evacuating the tri-border…
Senegal’s President Bassi Round Diomaye Faye Emerges New ECOWAS Chairman
Senegal’s President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has been elected as the new Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Faye was elected during the 69th Ordinary Session of the…
South Africa Arrests 159 Illegal Foreign Nationals, Over 1,000 Suspects Nabbed in Major Crime Crackdown
South African law enforcement agencies have intensified their nationwide crackdown on crime and illegal immigration, leading to the arrest of 159 undocumented foreign nationals and more than 1,000 suspects during a series of coordinated operations. The arrests were carried out…
Chinese firm wins $2.7 billion railway contract in Tanzania
A Chinese construction company has secured a $2.7 billion contract to build a major railway line in Tanzania, marking another significant step in the country’s efforts to modernize its transport infrastructure. The project is expected to strengthen Tanzania’s railway network…
FIFA rankings: Nigeria drop to 4th in Africa
Nigeria have retained their 26th position in the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings released on Monday, but slipped to fourth place among African nations following Egypt’s impressive campaign at the 2026 World Cup, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Eric Chelle’s side…
Cuban dissident artist arrives in U.S. after five years in prison
Otero Alcántara, co-founder of Cuba’s opposition San Isidro Movement, was welcomed in Miami by a group of singing supporters and visited the National Shrine of Our Lady of Charity.Speaking outside the church to journalists and members of the Cuban community,…
FNB Appoints Malawian Executive Linda Kachingwe as Chief Marketing Officer
South African banking giant FNB has appointed Malawian marketing executive Linda Kachingwe as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), marking another significant milestone in her distinguished career in the financial services sector. Kachingwe brings extensive experience in brand strategy, customer…
Ghana TikToker jailed after sharing false news about the president
Ghana TikToker jailed after sharing false news about the president. A Ghanaian TikToker has been sentenced to a year in prison after pleading guilty to charges of offensive conduct and publication of false news over posts she had made about…