Veteran actor Lere Paimo is alive — ANTP
The Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts Practitioners has debunked circulating reports claiming that veteran Yoruba actor and cultural icon, Olalere OsunPaimo is dead. In an official statement signed by the National Public Relations Officer, Adejonwo Oluwafemi, and released on Saturday,…
Ethiopia Elected President of UNECA Social Policy Committee for 2025–2027
#Ethiopia has been elected President of the Bureau of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (#UNECA) Committee on Social Policy, Poverty and Gender for the 2025–2027 term. The Committee is a key structure within UNECA mandated to guide the…
Zuma’s daughter quits South Africa parliament over Russia recruitment allegations
The daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma has resigned as an MP following allegations that she tricked 17 men to fight for Russia as mercenaries in Ukraine. Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, who became a member of parliament for the main…
Guinea-Bissau President Flee to Senegal After Coup — Dakar Confirms
Guinea-Bissau President Flee to Senegal After Coup — Dakar Confirms Guinea-Bissau’s President and presidential candidate, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, who voted in the November 23 elections, has arrived safely in Senegal after being detained during a military coup in his country,…
Nigeria, ECOWAS map out plastic waste management plan
Nigeria’s Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, has warned that improper plastic waste disposal poses significant risks to food security across the West African sub-region. Speaking at the opening ceremony for the validation of the ECOWAS Regional Action Plan on…
BREAKING: Military Escorts Ex-President Jonathan Out of Guinea-Bissau Amid Political Crisis
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan is preparing to leave Guinea-Bissau as political instability in the country escalates following a military takeover and suspension of the electoral process. According to SaharaReporters, Jonathan is currently under military protection, with arrangements for his…
General named new Guinea-Bissau leader a day after coup
An army general has been sworn in as Guinea-Bissau’s new head of state a day after an apparent coup. Gen Horta N’Tam becomes the transitional president for a period of one year. He took the oath on Thursday, in brief…
Sierra Leone and AfDB Push for Stronger Economic Partnership
The President of the @AfDBPresident Sidi Ould Tah, met with Sierra Leone’s Vice-President, Juldeh Diallo, on Thursday in Rabat on the sidelines of #AIF2025. Discussions focused on improving the country’s portfolio and strengthening the partnership between Sierra Leone and the…
Nigeria, Russia Recommit to Defence, Economic, and Cultural Cooperation at 65th Anniversary
Nigeria and the Russian Federation on Tuesday celebrated the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, reaffirming their commitment to strengthened bilateral cooperation across key sectors. Both nations exchanged congratulatory messages to commemorate the milestone, with Russian Foreign Minister…
Nigeria drop to eighth in latest FIBA Power Rankings
Senegal have climbed to the top of the latest FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers Power Rankings, highlighting a major shift in the continent’s basketball hierarchy. Angola and fast-rising South Sudan follow closely behind, underlining how competitive African basketball has…