Controversial Zimbabwean tycoon Wicknell Chivayo reported dead in helicopter crash
Wicknell Chivayo, the Zimbabwean businessman known for his lavish lifestyle and his ties to government contracts, died on Wednesday when a helicopter crashed in the Marondera Rural area east of Harare, according to local media reports. His wife, Lucy Muteke,…
Dangote says Kenya court ruling won’t halt refinery launch but may affect site activities
Nigeria’s Dangote Group said a Kenyan court ruling on a land rights claim would not halt the groundbreaking ceremony for its planned 700,000-barrel-per-day (bpd) oil refinery in Lamu on Wednesday, but that it may affect some site activities. The Reuters…
Morocco’s king appoints first woman prime minister following election
Morocco is a constitutional monarchy where the king retains sweeping powers over foreign policy, defence and other key portfolios. Under Morocco’s constitution, the king appoints the head of government from the political party that wins the largest number of seats…
Botswana Withdraws From 2028 AFCON Bid Over Financial Constraints
Botswana has officially withdrawn from the joint bid with South Africa and Zimbabwe to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), leaving the two remaining countries to continue the hosting process with the Confederation of African Football (CAF). According…
Flamingos win WAFU B U-17 women’s tournament
Nigeria’s under-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, have been confirmed winners of the 2026 WAFU B U-17 women’s tournament following a 4-0 win over Togo U-17 team on the final day of matches. Nigeria finished the tournament with five wins…
Benin Republic has the best road infrastructure in West Africa.
Benin Republic is attracting attention for the quality and ongoing development of its road infrastructure, particularly along major highways connecting the country’s commercial and urban centres. Recent observations along the Lagos–Abidjan Corridor found that roads stretching from Sèmè through Cotonou…
Nigeria Demands Two Permanent Un Security Council Seats, Veto Power For Africa
Nigeria has renewed its call for the reform of the United Nations Security Council, demanding at least two permanent seats for Africa with full membership rights, including veto power for as long as the veto remains in existence. Vice President…
Wanted Kenyan Woman Detained At JKIA
A Kenyan woman wanted by detectives since last year has been arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) while allegedly attempting to leave the country for Bangladesh with suspected cocaine valued at about KSh13.53 million. The suspect was identified by…
Climate Change: 32m West Africans may become refugees by 2050 — ECOWAS
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says 32 million people risk being displaced from their communities due to ravaging effects of climate change currently confronting the sub-region. The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Gen. Birame Diop, disclosed this…
Nigerian cleric flees after body found buried in Cameroon church.
The Cameroonian police have declared wanted a Nigerian cleric, Kedi Samuel Kenechukwu, after a mummified body was discovered buried beneath a concrete slab at a property linked to his church in Yaoundé. Cameroon Tribune reported on Tuesday that the body…