South Africans Continue Protests Against Foreigners, Loot Shops
Residents, led by a group called Soweto Uprising 2026, stormed a foreign-owned spaza shop in Soweto during protests against undocumented foreign nationals on Thursday night, October 8. The protesters said they wanted such shops to be owned and operated by…
Why France’s Ambassador to Ghana keeps facing questions about her loyalty
France’s Ambassador to Ghana, Diarra Dimé-Labille, has dismissed questions about her loyalty to France because of her Senegalese background, insisting that her responsibility as a diplomat is to serve the French government. Speaking during an interview on TV3’s Today’s Woman…
French President Macron expected in Nigeria for state visit in October
French President Emmanuel Macron will embark on a state visit to Nigeria before the end of October, TheCable can report. According to presidency sources, barring any changes, Macron’s trip is scheduled for October 28 and 29.In November 2024, Macron hosted…
Geo Pomona strikes deal with Botswana for waste management
WASTE management company Geo Pomona Waste Management and the Government of Botswana have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore cooperation in sustainable waste management, opening a new avenue for regional sharing of expertise and technology. The agreement was…
Rwanda closes in on deal to host Africa’s first F1 Grand Prix in 33 years, ahead of South Africa and Nigeria
Government sources and individuals close to the sport’s governing body, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), said that Rwanda’s bid had been approved, although a formal announcement had yet to be made, AFP reported. “Rwanda’s bid to host the Formula…
FBI raids compound, arrests over 130 in Ghana over fraud
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, has raided a suspected fraud compound in Ghana, resulting in the arrest or detention of more than 130 people.FBI Director Kash Patel disclosed the development in a post on his official X…
Nigerian-American Chinyere Ukeje Wins $300,000 NASA Mars Food System Prize
Nigerian-American researcher Chinyere “Chichi” Ukeje has won the top prize of $300,000 in NASA’s Deep Space Food Challenge: Mars to Table competition, after developing an innovative food system designed to help astronauts produce and prepare food during long-duration missions to…
Cameroon commits to stronger bilateral ties with Nigeria
Cameroon commits to stronger bilateral ties with Nigeria The Consul General of Cameroon in Lagos, Bibi Lobe, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to national unity, peaceful coexistence and stronger bilateral ties with Nigeria as Cameroon celebrated 54 years of “unity…
Ghana embassy pays tribute to late academic Dr Kofi Akamani
The Embassy of Ghana in Washington, D.C., has paid tribute to the late Dr Kofi Akamani, a Ghanaian-born academic and professor at Southern Illinois University Carbondale in the United States. Dr Akamani, who died on September 19, 2026, aged 48,…
EU plans new funding, projects to support artists across Nigeria, Africa
The European Union (EU) is developing new projects and funding opportunities to support cultural events, artists and creative collaborations across Nigeria and Africa. The EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, disclosed this on Saturday at the maiden Lagos…