Somalia Enforces Final Judgment in High-Profile Murder Case
The authorities in Puntland, a semi‑autonomous region of Somalia, have executed a woman convicted of murdering a 14‑year‑old girl, in a rare case in the region in which the death penalty has been carried out against a woman. Hodan Mohamud…
Leader of South Africa’s second largest party to step down
South Africa’s Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen has said he will not seek re-election as the party’s leader in April – a move that may threaten the stability of the coalition government. The DA, South Africa’s second largest party,…
Somalia, South Africa hold bilateral talks in Pretoria
South Africa, 3 February 2026 Somalia and South Africa held bilateral talks in Pretoria on Tuesday aimed at strengthening diplomatic relations and expanding cooperation across key development sectors, Somalia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said. Somalia’s Minister of…
Libya’s Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, dies at 53
Saif al Islam Gaddafi, son of Libya’s late leader, reportedly killed: sources Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been killed in Libya, according to local media. (File photo) / Reuters The son of late…
Atletico Madrid Announces The Signing Of Nigerian Winger Ademola Lookman
Atletico Madrid Announces The Signing Of Nigerian Winger Ademola Lookman Atlético Madrid have announced the signing of Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman, on a permanent transfer from Atalanta.Atlético de Madrid and Atalanta have agreed on the transfer of Ademola Lookman,…
Ghana suspends citizenship process for people of African descent
Ghana has paused citizenship applications for members of the African diaspora in order to make the system more accessible and user friendly. Since 2016, those who can prove their ancestors came from Africa have been able to get Ghanaian nationality….
On Nigeria’s plan to supply electricity to more neighbouring countries
Following a recent proposal by the Federal to expand the exportation of electricity to neighbouring countries, a familiar national debate may be in the offing. Should Nigeria sell power to neighbouring countries when millions of its citizens live in darkness?…
Nigerian Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti becomes first African to receive Lifetime Grammy
Thirty years after his death, Nigerian Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti is set to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s Grammys. He’ll be the first African to achieve the honour since the award was introduced in 1963. Kuti…
Grammys 2026: Tyla makes history with back-to-back African music wins
South African singer, Tyla, has won the Best African Music Performance award at the 2026 Grammy Awards, beating Nigerian stars Burna Boy, Davido and Ayra Starr in the category. Tyla clinched the prize with her song, Push 2 Start, ahead…
Okonjo-Iweala urges Nigeria to shift from importing tech to local manufacturing
Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, WTO, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has urged Nigeria to move decisively beyond importing technology to manufacturing it locally, warning that sustained dependence on foreign technology weakens the country’s industrial base and constrains job creation in…