SOUTH AFRICA SEEKS $18.5M REPATRIATION COSTS FROM NIGERIA, MALAWI AND ETHIOPIA AMID MIGRATION CRACKDOWN
South Africa has asked Nigeria, Malawi and Ethiopia to reimburse part of the R292 million (about $18.5 million) it says it spent repatriating foreign nationals amid an intensified crackdown on undocumented migration. The Department of Home Affairs disclosed that the…
KENYAN ARRESTED IN ZAMBIA OVER ALLEGED PLOT TO INTERFERE WITH ELECTION
A 56-year-old Kenyan national has been arrested in Zambia over an alleged cybercrime operation targeting state systems ahead of the country’s 2026 general election. The suspect, identified as Michael Njuka, was arrested during an intelligence-led operation carried out by a…
Malawi to face Cameroon in WAFCON final
Malawi and Cameroon have reached the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final after contrasting semi-final victories on Wednesday. Malawi defeated Algeria 3-1, with Tabitha Chawinga scoring twice and her sister Temwa adding another goal. Cameroon, meanwhile, edged hosts…
Nigerian woman becomes captain in US Army
The promotion comes a few months after Uzoma revealed that she had been promoted to the rank of sergeant in March 2026. At the time, she celebrated the achievement by writing: “Got promoted to Sergeant today. Grateful to God for…
UEFA, others’ response to FIFA expose weakness in CAF
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) showed weakness in its endorsement of embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino, following scrutiny of the FIFA Forward Enterprise (“FFE”). The FIFA Forward Enterprise (“FFE”), proposed by FIFA, has been rejected by the Union of…
CNN, DANGOTE ENTER MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP TO SPOTLIGHT AFRICAN BUSINESSES
CNN International Commercial (CNNIC) and Dangote Industries Limited have entered into a multi-year global partnership aimed at highlighting African businesses, innovation and industrial development on the international stage. A major part of the partnership is Dangote’s sponsorship of “Africa Inc.”,…
Germany deports 137 Nigerians in five chartered flights
Germany deported at least 137 Nigerian citizens in five documented chartered operations between February and June 2026, according to reports sighted by The PUNCH. The documented arrivals comprised 27 Nigerians deported in February, 37 deported directly by Germany as part…
British born Nigerian journalist, Akinsanya, to anchor CNN’s ‘Africa Inc’ Series
CNN International has appointed British born Nigerian journalist, Adefemi Akinsanya, as the host of its new multiplatform feature series, Africa Inc So Arise News is one of her current/main platforms, and she’s been with them for several years. Akinsanya will…
Why Nigerians remain in Saudi prisons after serving jail terms — Envoy
Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Dr. Yakubu N. Gambo, has raised concerns over the plight of Nigerians who remain in Saudi prisons and detention centres even after completing their jail terms because they are unable to pay…
Ebola Cases Top 4,000 In DRC As WHO Urges Ervebo Vaccine Trial
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing one of its most serious Ebola outbreaks in history, with confirmed infections surpassing 4,000 and the death toll reaching about 1,850. According to the latest figures from Congolese health authorities, 4,053 confirmed…