Niger is taking a crucial step towards a democratic transition, with a national convention set to take place from February 15-19. The convention aims to create a transition charter, determining...

A targeted U.S. airstrike has eliminated a top Islamic State (IS) planner in Somalia, marking a significant blow to the terror group’s operations in Africa and beyond. The U.S. Africa...

The Lagos State Government has announced the cancellation of its remote work policy for public servants, effective March 31, 2025. The initiative, which was introduced in February 2024 to mitigate...

The M23 rebel group, backed by Rwanda, has threatened to advance on Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province, as fighting intensifies in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The...

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing a humanitarian crisis following the U.S. government's decision to halt foreign aid, a move that has severely disrupted relief operations, according to...

A 35-year-old inmate, Yanga Wayithi, has escaped from the Pollsmoor Correctional Centre in Cape Town, prompting a manhunt by the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Department of Correctional...

Nigeria is exploring a partnership with India to accelerate its energy transition, seeking funding and technical assistance to drive its shift away from fossil fuels. This move comes as Nigeria...

A devastating bus accident in Ethiopia’s Oromiya region has left at least 26 people dead, with officials warning that the toll may rise. The state-affiliated Fana Broadcasting reported that the...

Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye has begun a hunger strike as he nears three months in detention while awaiting trial. The 68-year-old, charged in a military court with possession of...

Dr. Adekunle Raif Adeniji, a high-ranking director at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Secretariat, has been abducted by gunmen in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. Dr. Adeniji, who...