Israel becomes first country to recognise Somaliland as sovereign state
Israel became the first country to formally recognize the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state on Friday – a decision that could reshape regional dynamics and test Somalia’s longstanding opposition to secession. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
Guinea and Central African Republic Hold Presidential Elections
On Sunday, citizens of Guinea and the Central African Republic (CAR) will go to the polls to elect their presidents for terms of office of seven years. Both contests could, in theory, go on to run-off ballots. Yet in both,…
Catholic priest shot in Imo, battles for life in hospital
Catholic priest shot in Imo, battles for life in hospital Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have shot a Catholic priest from St Kelvin’s Parish, Ogbaku, in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State on Christmas Day. An Inside source…
Burkina Faso Leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré Takes Over as New Chairman of Alliance of Sahel States
“Burkina Faso’s military ruler, Captain Ibrahim Traore, has become the new Chairman of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). He took over the rotating presidency from Mali’s military leader, General Assimi Goita, during the 2nd Ordinary Session of the College…
US Launches Airstrike Against ISIS in Northwest Nigeria
The United States carried out airstrikes against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025, according to President Donald Trump and the US military. The strikes were conducted at the request of Nigerian authorities and targeted…
India expresses concern over demolition of Hindu deity’s statue in Thailand-Cambodia conflict
India on Wednesday (December 24, 2025) voiced concern over the demolition of a statue of a Hindu deity in the ongoing military conflict between Thailand and Cambodia. New Delhi said such “disrespectful” acts hurt sentiments of followers around the world,…
Jake Paul Announces Retirement from Boxing After Loss to Anthony Joshua
Social media star-turned-boxer Jake Paul has announced his retirement from professional boxing, according to sources close to the fighter. The decision follows Paul’s devastating defeat to former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua, a bout that reportedly prompted serious reflection on…
Many feared dead as bomb explosion rocks Maiduguri on Christmas Eve
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) at a Juma’at Mosque in Gamboru Ward, around the Customs area in the heart of Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.The incident occurred at about 6:10 p.m. on Wednesday while…
Nigeria Working With Facebook, TikTok, X, Others To Delete Terrorists’ Accounts, Curb Propaganda
The Federal Government has disclosed that Nigerian security agencies are collaborating with major social media companies to identify and shut down accounts used by terrorists and criminal gangs to publicise attacks, flaunt stolen items and raise funds. The Director-General of…
Algerian law declares France’s colonisation a crime
Algeria’s parliament has unanimously passed a law declaring France’s colonisation of the North African state a crime, and demanding an apology and reparations. The law also criminalises the glorification of colonialism, state-run TV reports. The vote is the latest…