Nigeria Reverts to English in Education: Understanding the Implications
Nigeria has officially scrapped its three-year-old policy that required teachers in early primary classes to use indigenous languages as the main medium of instruction. The government says the programme failed…
Tanzania Orders Inquiry Into Election Unrest as President Samia Calls for Leniency in Treason Cases
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has ordered an official investigation into the deadly unrest that erupted during the country’s election week, following mounting accusations that authorities violently suppressed unprecedented youth-led…
South Africa to Probe Mystery Flight After 153 Palestinians Arrive Without Proper Documents
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a full investigation into the unexpected arrival of a chartered aircraft carrying 153 Palestinians from Gaza, describing the circumstances surrounding the flight as…
UN Launches New Probe into El-Fasher Atrocities Amid Ongoing Violence
The UN Human Rights Council has unanimously approved a new independent investigation into the widespread killings reported in the Sudanese city of El-Fasher, pledging to hold those responsible to account.…
Over 200 Kenyans Recruited for Conflict in Ukraine
More than 200 Kenyans are currently fighting for Russia in the ongoing war in Ukraine, Kenya’s Foreign Affairs Minister Musalia Mudavadi has revealed. Authorities warn that recruitment networks remain active,…
US Demands Global Crackdown on Weapons Flow to Sudan’s RSF as Genocide Accusations Mount
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is urging world powers to act decisively to halt the supply of weapons to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), accusing the paramilitary group of…
Algeria frees jailed French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal
French officials are breathing a sigh of relief after veteran French-Algerian author Boualem Sansal was unexpectedly pardoned by Algeria’s President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and allowed to travel abroad—bringing an end to…
President Salva Kiir Fires Vice President Amid Growing Political Tensions
In a dramatic political shake-up, South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has dismissed Vice President Benjamin Bol Mel, a key ally once seen as his potential successor. The surprise decision, announced…
LIVE: Finance Minister Dr. Ato Forson Presents 2026 Budget to Parliament — All Eyes on Economic Recovery and Relief Measures
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson is currently in Parliament presenting Ghana’s 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy on Thursday, November 13, 2025, marking a defining moment for the government’s…
Parliament Donates Gh₵100,000 to Support El-Wak Stadium Stampede Victims
Parliament has donated GH₵100,000 to support the medical treatment of victims injured in the El-Wak Sports Stadium stampede during the 2025/2026 Ghana Armed Forces recruitment exercise. The donation was made…