Why Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland Has Sparked Global Backlash
Israel’s decision to officially recognise Somaliland as an independent state has triggered widespread international condemnation, reigniting debate over sovereignty, separatism, and geopolitical influence in the Horn of Africa. On Friday,…
Living in Fear of Lakurawa: Inside Nigeria’s Remote Communities Targeted by US Air Strikes
Fear has gripped communities across the dry savannah and rugged highlands of north-western Nigeria for years — long before US air strikes hit militant camps in the region on Christmas…
Anthony Joshua Injured in Ogun Road Crash That Killed Two Members of His Team
British heavyweight boxing star Anthony Joshua has been injured in a fatal road accident in south-west Nigeria that claimed the lives of two close members of his team. The former…
US Launches Airstrikes on Islamic State-Linked Militants in Northern Nigeria
The United States has carried out airstrikes targeting camps linked to the Islamic State (IS) group in north-western Nigeria, in an operation conducted jointly with Nigerian authorities. According to the…
Public Outcry Over Malawi Vice President’s UK Trip Amid Austerity
Introduction to the Controversy Public anger is intensifying in Malawi regarding Vice President Jane Ansah’s upcoming two-week trip to the United Kingdom. Set to start on December 26, shortly after…
Libya’s Army Chief General Al-Haddad Dies in Plane Crash
Libya’s army chief, General Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, has died following an aircraft crash in Turkey, Libyan authorities have confirmed. The general was travelling aboard a Falcon 50 business jet…
Refugees Fleeing DR Congo Fighting Endure Dire Conditions in Burundi Camps
Tens of thousands of people who have fled escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are facing severe humanitarian conditions in neighbouring Burundi, aid agencies have warned. Nearly 90,000…
Gunmen Abduct 28 Travellers En Route to Islamic Gathering in Nigeria’s Plateau State
At least 28 people, including women and children, have been abducted by armed men in Nigeria’s central Plateau State while travelling to an annual Islamic religious event, according to police…
Fire Claims Six Lives, Including an Infant, in Ashanti Region
At least six people, including a young infant, have died in a devastating fire in Ghana’s Ashanti Region, authorities have confirmed. The blaze broke out on Sunday evening in a…
Morocco Triumphs in AFCON 2025 Opener Against Comoros
Hosts Morocco began their Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) 2025 journey with a tense but crucial victory over Comoros in the tournament’s opening match in a rain-soaked Rabat. The Atlas…