Benin's Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni is poised to win the presidential election on Sunday, succeeding outgoing President Patrice Talon. Wadagni, 49, has been a key figure in Talon's government, implementing...

Zimbabwe is at a crossroads as the ruling Zanu-PF party pushes to amend the constitution to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term from five to seven years and allow parliament to...

US President Donald Trump has announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, effective immediately, subject to Tehran's agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This decision comes after intense diplomatic efforts,...

Ethiopian police have arrested Yetbarek Dawit, the alleged mastermind behind a multi-million-dollar international human trafficking ring. Dawit, who operated under various aliases, is accused of luring thousands of people to...

Madagascar's government has declared a 15-day nationwide state of energy emergency due to the ongoing Iran war, which has disrupted global energy supplies. The conflict has led to a surge...

Transport drivers in Guinea-Bissau, including the capital Bissau, have gone on strike in protest of recent fuel price hikes. The government raised diesel prices from 700 CFA francs to 898...

Davis Ofor, popularly known as Clarus in the 1980s sitcom, New Masquerade, has passed away at the age of 85. The news was announced by fellow actor, Tony Akposheri, who...

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its indefinite nationwide strike, with doctors set to resume work on Wednesday at 8am. The decision follows an assurance from the...

The Lagos State Government has announced partial road closures across parts of the state ahead of President Bola Tinubu's visit on Wednesday and Thursday. The closures are to ensure safety...

Italy's Eni has made a significant gas and condensate discovery offshore Egypt, with preliminary estimates indicating 2 trillion cubic feet of gas and 130 million barrels of associated condensates. The...