Mali has suspended the granting of new artisanal mining permits to foreigners following two recent accidents that left dozens dead. The decision was made by the Council of Ministers in...

Mozambican police fired on supporters of opposition leader Venancio Mondlane marching in the capital Maputo on Wednesday, injuring at least 10 people. Mondlane's team and human rights researchers confirmed the...

On Wednesday, supporters of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and members of civil society groups gathered at the National Assembly in Abuja, calling for Senate President Godswill Akpabio to step down pending...

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has denied allegations of sexual harassment made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Akpabio stated during plenary that he has never sexually harassed Akpoti-Uduaghan or any other woman....

Germany has stopped new development aid to Rwanda due to its alleged role in the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The German development ministry informed Rwanda of the...

South Sudanese security forces have arrested a high-ranking military official aligned with First Vice President Riek Machar and deployed troops around his residence, sparking concerns over the stability of the...

A Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions from conducting disciplinary proceedings against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The court's order was given...

Gunmen attacked a police escort team along the Azumini-Ndoki road in Ukwa East Local Government Area of Abia State on Tuesday evening, shooting a VIP and his driver before abducting...

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has confirmed that former Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, David Parradang, was found dead in a hotel room in Abuja. Parradang's body...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel over alleged financial misconduct totaling N700 billion. Emmanuel, who served as governor from 2015...