VP Shettima Arrives In Cotonou For Benin Republic President’s Inauguration
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE VP Shettima Arrives In Cotonou For Benin Republic President’s Inauguration Vice President Kashim Shettima @officialSKSM has arrived in Cotonou, the Benin Republic capital, ahead of the inauguration of Romuald Wadagni as the President of the Republic…
Senegal’s president sacks prime minister after power struggle
Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Friday dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government, a move that risks deepening uncertainty in a country already grappling with a debt crisis and drawn-out talks with the International Monetary Fund. A…
800 Ghanaians seek SA exit
More than 800 Ghanaians have formally registered for evacuation from South Africa, prompting the Government of Ghana to delay the planned repatriation exercise as authorities finalise logistical and legal arrangements. The development was confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
Church makes $25 million donation to UNICEF fund supporting child nutrition
‘We are empowering mothers to help their children reach their potential,’ says Relief Society general president Continuing the effort to care for women and children in need around the world, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is donating…
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo an international emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a public health emergency of international concern.The agency said the outbreak in DR Congo’s eastern Ituri province, which has seen around 246 suspected cases…
Sierra Leone takes in Nigerians deported by US
Sierra Leone has agreed to take in Nigerians who are being deported by the United States, its foreign minister told Reuters. The Nigerians are among hundreds of West African migrants affected by the latest such deal by the Trump administration…
Nigeria introduces 30-day visa-free entry for Rwandans
Nigeria has officially introduced a 30-day visa-free entry policy for Rwandan nationals under a new bilateral arrangement aimed at easing travel between both countries. The announcement was made by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) via a statement signed by its…
Tinubu meets Kagame, weighs reciprocal visa-free policy for Rwandans
President Bola Tinubu and Paul Kagame, his Rwandan counterpart, held talks aimed at strengthening bilateral ties as both countries seek to deepen regional cooperation. Tinubu met Kagame at the Urugwiro presidential villa, a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, presidential spokesman,…
153 people arrested during Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi
Police arrested 153 people during the Africa Forward Summit 2026 in Nairobi, with authorities saying the suspects were detained over various offences linked to demonstrations and public order violations. Addressing the press a day after the conclusion of the two-day…
President Tinubu Arrives Kigali, Joins 2,000 Business Leaders at Africa CEO Forum 2026
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Kigali, Rwanda, to participate in the Africa CEO Forum 2026. He was received by Rwandan President Paul Kagame at the Urugwiro Presidential Village. Videos of his arrival posted by the Nigerian Television Authority on…