Ex-DR Congo President Joseph Kabila Named Leader Of New Rebel Coalition
Former Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Joseph Kabila has been named leader of a new political-military coalition seeking to remove President Félix Tshisekedi’s government. Gatekeepers News reports that the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation (FRN) was unveiled…
Ethiopia Opens First Gold Refinery in $50 Million Push to Become Regional Processing Hub
Ethiopia has launched its first gold refinery, a $50 million joint venture aimed at turning the East African nation into a regional processing hub for precious metals, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said over the weekend. The Reuters Daily Briefing newsletter…
Nigeria, Seven ECOWAS Countries Agree To Strengthen Border Security
Nigeria and seven other West African countries have agreed to strengthen border security, accelerate boundary demarcation and deepen cross-border cooperation to promote trade, free movement and regional integration. The agreement was reached at the Third Meeting of Heads of National…
Egypt’s Armed Forces announces continued crackdown on illegal gold ore prospecting in Eastern Desert
The Egyptian military and civilian police forces have launched the third phase of a joint security campaign targeting illegal gold prospecting across the Eastern Desert. The Egyptian Armed Forces announced that personnel from the military and civilian police are continuing…
NDLEA arrests 83-year-old convicted grandma, South African lady
An 83-year-old ex-convict has again been arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) with methamphetamine and Colorado, barely a year after her previous arrest and conviction. A statement by the NDLEA spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi on Sunday in…
Uganda President honoured on 64th Independence Day
Uganda President Museveni leads 20 honourees at 64th independence anniversary Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is among 20 distinguished medalists being honoured this Friday, October 9, as the East African nation marks its 64th Independence Day at State House Entebbe….
Nigeria, Benin Set Four-Year Border Security Plan
Nigeria and the Benin Republic have agreed to pursue a coordinated border cooperation plan covering 2026 to 2029, as eight West African countries move to strengthen border security, resolve boundary challenges and promote economic development in border communities. The partnership…
Ifowodo wins $100,000 Nigeria Prize for Literature
Ogaga Ifowodo has won the 2026 edition of The Nigeria Prize for Literature with his poetry collection, ‘Why Does God Need a Gun?’, earning the $100,000 prize, while Peter Oghenetega Oke and Feranmi Abiola emerged joint winners of the inaugural…
Ghana records 1.79 million domestic tourism visits in 2025 as international arrivals rise marginally
Ghana recorded 1.79 million visits to tourist sites in 2025, representing a seven per cent increase over the previous year, as domestic tourism emerged as a major driver of growth in the sector. The Ghana Tourism Report 2025 indicates that…
Navi Pillay, former UN human rights chief, wins Nobel Peace Prize
Former UN human rights chief and International Court of Justice judge Navi Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The South African judge was recognised “for her efforts to promote peace and international law”, which paved the way…