Zenith confirms Kenyan expansion, says acquisition awaiting regulatory approval
Zenith Bank Plc, Nigeria’s second-largest bank by assets, has confirmed that its planned entry into Kenya is now awaiting final regulatory approvals. The confirmation follows Kenyan media reports that Zenith is in advanced talks to acquire Paramount Bank Ltd, a…
BREAKING: Achraf Hakimi crowned CAF Men’s Player of the Year 2025
The Morocco international beat Liverpool’s Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah and Galatasaray’s Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen to the honour. Hakimi enjoyed an outstanding year, helping PSG win Ligue 1 and claim their first-ever Champions League title. The 27-year-old is the…
Tanzania’s poll unrest has ‘stained’ the country’s global image, President Samia Suluhu Hassan says
Poll unrest has ‘stained’ Tanzania’s global image, president says. Tanzania’s image for stability has been “stained” by the unrest that hit the East African nation during last month’s heavily disputed elections, President Samia Suluhu Hassan has acknowledged. Speaking as she…
Eswatini confirms receiving $5.1m from the US for accepting deportees
Eswatini’s government has confirmed that it received $5.1m (£3.8m) from the Trump administration for accepting people deported from the US as part of a hard-line approach towards immigration. The southern African kingdom, led by absolute monarch King Mswati III, has…
DR Congo beat Nigeria on penalties to win African World Cup playoffs
The Democratic Republic of the Congo kept their hopes of a World Cup place alive as they edged Nigeria 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at the end of extra time to win the African qualifying playoffs in Morocco….
19 migrants deported by U.S. to Ghana have been moved to an unknown location, lawyer says
Nineteen West African nationals deported by the U.S. to Ghana have been moved to an unknown location, a lawyer for one of the deportees said. Ana Dionne-Lanier, who represents one of the nationals, told The Associated Press on Thursday the…
Zimbabwean activist wins German Africa Prize
Namatai Kwekweza from Zimbabwe has won the German Africa Prize 2025. The young activist receives Germany’s highest honor for Africa for her “courageous commitment” to the rule of law and democracy in her home country. This year’s prestigious German…
South Africa to investigate ‘mystery’ of planeload of Palestinians, Cyril Ramaphosa says
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says there will be an investigation into the “mysterious” arrival of a chartered plane carrying 153 Palestinians from Gaza into the country. The group arrived at OR Tambo International Airport but were initially refused entry…
JUST IN: Libya Deports 80 Nigerians (Photos)
No fewer than 80 Nigerians have been deported by Libyan authorities after they were found detained in different holding facilities across the country and residing without proper documents. The repatriation, carried out on Wednesday through Mitiga International Airport in Tripoli,…
Zimbabwe and Dangote Group Partner on Energy, Cement, and Infrastructure Projects
Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote has signed a landmark $1 billion investment deal with the Zimbabwean government to develop key sectors, including energy, cement, fertilizer, and infrastructure. This agreement marks a significant step towards advancing Zimbabwe’s Vision 2030 agenda, aimed at…