Senegal president signs tough new anti-LGBT law doubling jail terms
Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has signed a new law doubling to 10 years the maximum prison term for sexual acts by same-sex couples. The new law also criminalises the “promotion” of homosexuality, which includes any public representation and financial…
Nigeria warns its citizens in South Africa to be cautious after march turns violent
Nigeria’s high commission in South Africa has urged its citizens there to be cautious following an anti-illegal immigration protest in Eastern Cape province that turned violent. On Monday, activists were holding a peaceful march in the port city of KuGompo…
800 Nigerian deportees arrive from Niger Republic – Report
800 Nigerian deportees arrive from Niger Republic – Report. No fewer than 800 Nigerian deportees have been received from the Republic of Niger at the Jibia-Magama border in Katsina State by security agencies. This was contained in an operational report…
South Africans Protest Against Nigerians, Other Foreign Nationals Amid Rising Tensions
Fresh tensions have erupted in South Africa as groups of citizens took to the streets in protest against Nigerians and other foreign nationals, accusing them of contributing to crime, unemployment, and economic hardship. The protests, which were reported in parts…
Mohamed Salah to Leave Liverpool FC After Nine Remarkable Years at Anfield
Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool FC at the end of the season, bringing an emotional close to one of the most successful eras in the club’s modern history. In an official statement, Liverpool confirmed that Salah has “reached an agreement”…
Ghana and EU sign landmark defence deal to combat militant Islamist threat
Ghana has signed a defence agreement with the European Union (EU) as Islamist militants continue to wreak havoc in neighbouring countries. The agreement, signed in Accra by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and Ghanaian Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang,…
Kenyan ex-foreign minister arrested and accused of staging his disappearance
Former Kenyan Foreign Minister Raphael Tuju has been arrested a day after he was reported to have disappeared, leading to fears he may have been abducted. Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin said in a press conference that Tuju was…
Inside Alleged Russian Plot to Stir Anti-Government Protests in Angola
Authorities in Angola have uncovered what they describe as a covert foreign-backed operation allegedly linked to Russian nationals, aimed at triggering anti-government protests and destabilizing the country. According to prosecutors, several individuals—including Russian citizens and local collaborators—were detained in the…
Nigerian students shine in African Spelling Bee Competition
Nigerian students have recorded a strong outing, clinching top honours at the recently concluded African Spelling Bee competition in Harare, Zimbabwe. The competition, held on Friday, brought together top young spellers from more than 30 African countries.The African Spelling Bee…
South Africa is facing a serious nuclear family challenge
South Africa is experiencing a dramatic decline in the nuclear family setup, which has significant societal and economic ramifications. In 2002, 39% of children lived with both parents. This number declined to 31.4% in 2024, which is of concern. …