Hage Geingob: Namibia’s president dies aged 82.
Namibia’s President Hage Geingob has died while receiving medical treatment at a hospital in the capital, Windhoek. Vice-President Nangolo Mbumba announced that Mr Geingob had died in the early hours of Sunday morning. “At his side was his dear wife…
Burkina Faso weighs West African currency union exit, contrary to Mali’s decision
On Wednesday, Mali clarified that it has no intentions of exiting West Africa’s currency zone, while Burkina Faso hinted at its withdrawal after both countries, along with Niger, declared their departure from the regional political bloc as a form of…
Joe Biden issues executive order against Israeli settlers in West Ba
Joe Biden has issued an executive order targeting Israeli settlers in the West Bank who have been attacking Palestinians, amid fast-growing frustration in Washington at Israel’s trajectory in the midst of its war in Gaza. The order initially imposes…
BRICS: South Africa announces five new confirmations
Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates have officially confirmed their participation in the BRICS bloc after receiving invitations last year, according to South Africa’s Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor. These five nations, along with Argentina, were invited…
Italy returns Ethiopia’s ‘first plane’ after nine decades
Italy has handed back Ethiopia’s first ever plane, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said on Tuesday, about nine decades after it was taken by Italy’s Fascist invading forces. “Today is a day of great pride for Ethiopians as we celebrate the…
Biden says it’s fine for Trump to stay on 2024 ballots
President Donald Trump speaks to supporters from The Ellipse near the White House on January 6, 2021, in Washington, DC. Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images/File President Joe Biden said Tuesday he has no issue with Donald Trump being on state ballots…
Libya Government Apprehends, Deports Over 300 Nigerians
War-torn Libya on Tuesday deported no fewer than 320 Europe-bound stranded Nigerians with the International Organisation for Migration coordinating moves to help the migrants return to Nigeria. Following a protracted war in the country, Libya has become a key departure…
Kenya ETA: President Ruto’s vision of visa-free entry proves tricky for some
Kenya’s President William Ruto was celebrated last year when he announced his country would be going visa-free for African visitors, but many have been surprised by the new requirements, which have introduced fresh costs and paperwork for some. Adio, a…
BREAKING: South Africa’s ANC Fires Former President, Jacob Zuma
South Africa’s ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC), has suspended former President Jacob Zuma. The decision came after Zuma formed a competing political party. However, the ANC has promised to mount a legal battle. ANC secretary general, Fikile Mbalula,…
Dangote Refunery Now Buying Crude Oil From The US
Nigeria’s giant new oil refinery Dangote, the largest in Africa, is set to import crude from the US in the coming months, a sign of just how competitive American barrels have become in the global market. Trafigura Group sold 2…