Zimbabwe billionaire Kudakwashe Tagwirei commits $1 million to evacuate citizens from South Africa
Zimbabwe has enlisted the support of one of its wealthiest businessmen, Kudakwashe Tagwirei, to help finance an emergency operation to bring thousands of its citizens home from South Africa, as mounting anti-immigrant tensions expose the limits of the country’s repatriation…
South Africa’s defeat marks World Cup farewell for coach Broos
South Africa coach Hugo Broos said his side’s 1-0 loss to Canada would be his final act at a World Cup, potentially bringing down the curtain on a career spanning more than five decades as both a player and manager….
Nigerian Man Shot Dead Outside Shop in South Africa Amid Rising Xenophobic Tensions
A Nigerian man was reportedly shot dead outside his shop in South Africa in what has heightened fears over rising xenophobic tensions in parts of the country. According to reports, the victim was attacked by unidentified gunmen while outside his…
Six Nigerians freed after months in Ivorian prison
Six Nigerians who had been detained in the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire since October 2025 over alleged economic crimes have regained their freedom following sustained diplomatic and consular efforts by the Nigerian government. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on…
Tanzania suspends political rallies three years after lifting ban
The Tanzanian government has suspended political rallies across the country until further notice, saying the move is necessary to maintain security in the country.The government says it has identified security threats, including individuals allegedly found in possession of weapons while…
Madagascar celebrates 66th anniversary of independence
Madagascar on Friday marked the 66th anniversary of its independence with an official ceremony in Antananarivo, the country’s capital. The ceremony took place at the Barea Stadium, bringing together senior officials, diplomatic corps, as well as several invited foreign leaders,…
DR Congo takes Rwanda to international court over decades of conflict
The Democratic Republic of Congo has filed a case against Rwanda at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing its neighbour of breaching multiple international treaties.In a statement, DR Congo said Rwanda had dispatched forces and backed armed groups to…
BURKINA FASO CUTS DIPLOMATIC TIES WITH FRANCE AMID ESCALATING TENSIONS
Burkina Faso has officially severed diplomatic relations with France, marking another major shift in the West African nation’s foreign policy and bringing its long-strained relationship with its former colonial ruler to an unprecedented low. The decision took immediate effect on…
Sanusi to ECOWAS: don’t launch ECO on weak economies
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, yesterday cautioned West African leaders against rushing into the adoption of the proposed ECO common currency, warning that monetary integration cannot succeed unless it is anchored on strong economies, fiscal discipline, robust institutions…
Second Batch of Nigerians Return from South Africa Ahead of June 30 Anti-Immigration Protest
The second group of Nigerians stranded in South Africa has arrived in Lagos as the Nigerian government continues its voluntary evacuation programme ahead of planned anti-immigration protests in South Africa on June 30. More than 60 Nigerians departed from Johannesburg’s…