Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon form alliance to end raw cocoa exports
Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and Cameroon have signed the Abuja Declaration, forming an alliance that aims to end the exports of raw cocoa beans. Under the pact, the nations are aiming to negotiate with international cocoa buyers as a single…
Sudan’s paramilitary RSF chief sentenced to death over war crimes
A Sudanese court has sentenced the leader of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo to death for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide over atrocities committed in the West Darfur region. The court in Port Sudan,…
South Africa Releases 2026 Visa-Free Entry List, Nigeria Among Eligible Countries
South Africa Unveils 2026 Visa-Free Entry List, Nigeria Among Eligible Countries South Africa has officially released its updated 2026 visa-free entry list, identifying countries whose citizens can visit the country without obtaining a visa in advance for approved short-term stays….
INEC Seeks Better Funding, Improved Staff Welfare
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), has appealed to the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) for increased and sustainable funding, as well as improved welfare for the workforce ahead of the 2027…
South African Rugby Player Luqobo Makwedini Dies After Collapsing During Training in France
South African rugby player Luqobo Makwedini has tragically died at the age of 20 after collapsing during a training session in France. Makwedini, who played as a prop for French rugby club AS Béziers, reportedly became unwell while training with…
Eight Killed, Five Injured as Gunmen Attack Benue Community During Funeral
At least eight people have been killed and five others injured following a deadly attack by gunmen on Otukpo-Nobi community in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. According to the Benue State Police Command, the attack occurred on Sunday…
How South Korea Rose from Poverty to a Global Economic and Cultural Powerhouse
In 1960, South Korea was one of the poorest countries in the world, with an economy largely dependent on agriculture. At the time, its income per person was lower than that of several African countries, including Ghana. The country was…
Meet the founder who raised over $5 million to build one of Africa’s leading shared mobility companies
For Damilola Olokesusi, Shuttlers wasn’t born from a single idea. It grew out of years of navigating Lagos’ transport chaos, a family tragedy, and a vision for better mobility. In this edition of Meet the Founder, she shares how she…
OBI BEMOANS RENEWED KILLINGS IN BENUE, PLATEAU, CALLS FOR URGENT ACTION
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the renewed wave of deadly attacks in Benue and Plateau states, describing the killings as heartbreaking and unacceptable. In a statement shared on his social media platforms, Obi…
South Africa says more than 53,000 foreigners deported in migration campaign
The South African government says more than 53,000 foreign nationals have been deported or repatriated since launching a “migration management” campaign five weeks ago. Most were from Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique, officials say, and the number is likely to rise…