FG to begin voluntary repatriation of Nigerians from South Africa over xenophobic attacks
The federal government says it has commenced plans for the voluntary repatriation of Nigerians in South Africa following xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals in the former apartheid country. In a statement on Sunday, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, minister of foreign affairs, said…
China’s zero-tariff policy on goods from 53 African countries
There is no better mirror than a true friend,” says a popular African proverb This maxim is quite apt while assessing the long-existing China-Africa cooperation. This is because the partnership, which began more than seven decades ago, has been based…
African administrator wants to run for FIFA presidency
An African football administrator has officially confirmed his bid to run for FIFA presidency, challenging Gianni Infantino, who is seeking a fourth term. The 76th FIFA Congress took place in Vancouver on Thursday, and on the same day, Cameroonian Jean…
US imposes sanctions on DR Congo ex-President Kabila alleging rebel support
The US has imposed sweeping sanctions on former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila, accusing him of backing the M23 rebel group. Washington alleges he provided financial support, encouraged defections from the Congolese army and even “sought to launch…
Burkina Faso ups security after Mali attacks
The ruling junta in Burkina Faso has tightened security in the capital Ouagadougou in the wake of coordinated attacks in its neighbour and ally Mali, security sources told AFP on Wednesday. On Tuesday, Burkina Faso’s security ministry announced the launch…
Julius Malema Tells South Africans to “Love African Migrants” Amid Xenophobia Crisis
Leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Julius Malema, on Thursday morning issued a message to supporters reaffirming the party’s ideological stance. Addressing “Commissars, fighters, ground forces, fellow South Africans, Africans, and diaspora,” Malema urged followers not to compromise their…
Ghana Declines Over $100 Million US Health Funding Package Amid Policy Review Concerns
Reports indicate that Ghana has turned down a health sector funding package valued at over $100 million offered by the United States government, following internal review considerations tied to national health priorities and implementation conditions attached to the support. According…
Kenya’s leader backtracks after comments mocking Nigerians’ English
Kenya’s President William Ruto has been forced to respond to the backlash over his recent remarks suggesting Nigerian-accented English was incomprehensible. His clarification came at a mining conference in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, attended by Nigeria’s Minerals Minister Henry Dele…
Mali’s defence minister killed as coordinated attacks hit military targets
Sadio Camara, Mali’s defence minister, has been killed in a coordinated wave of attacks on military targets across the country. Camara reportedly died after a vehicle-borne explosive detonated outside his residence in Kati, a heavily fortified garrison town about 15…
Ghana Protest Against Nigerians Sparks Fresh Tension in Accra
A group of Ghanaians under the Concerned Youth Alliance, held a protest in Accra on Saturday, against illegal migration and what they described as the growing presence of foreign nationals, particularly, Nigerians, in Ghana. Nigerian business directory According to the…