In a disturbing escalation of violence, rebels linked to the Islamic State (IS) have launched a brutal attack on unsuspecting villagers in the eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of...

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has fled the country, according to the opposition leader and other officials, after units of the army defected and joined the protesters. Rajoelina's current whereabouts are...

The Lagos State Government has re-arraigned convicted billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans, before a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja. Evans, along with his co-defendant, Joseph Emeka,...

The Nigerian National Petroleum Limited (NNPCL) has increased the petrol price to N992 per litre from N865 per litre, without providing an official reason for the increment. According to reports,...

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has appointed Hon. Benibo Anabraba as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). The appointment was announced in a statement by the Permanent Secretary,...

The Presidency has denied reports suggesting that Finance Minister Wale Edun is seriously ill and that President Bola Tinubu is looking to replace him. According to Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser...

The Edo State Civil Society Coalition for Human Rights has declared its full support for the planned October 20 protest at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, organized by activist Omoyele...

Mali has introduced a new visa rule requiring US citizens to post a bond of up to $10,000 for business and tourist visas, mirroring a similar requirement imposed by the...

A 11-year-old boy has allegedly shot and killed a farm worker while attempting to shoot guinea fowls on a farm in Thabazimbi, Limpopo province, South Africa. The police said the...

A devastating bus accident on the N1 highway in South Africa's Limpopo province has claimed 42 lives, including seven children. The bus, carrying Malawian and Zimbabwean nationals, veered off the...