Over 200 Suspected Bandits Killed in Major Nigerian Security Operation – Officials
More than 200 suspected members of an armed kidnapping gang have been killed during an ongoing security operation in central Nigeria, according to Kogi State authorities. The large-scale offensive, which…
Former Ghana Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta Detained by US Immigration Authorities
Ghana’s former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has been detained by US immigration authorities over issues linked to his immigration status, according to a statement released by his legal team. Ofori-Atta,…
US Suspends Aid to Somalia Over Alleged Seizure of Donor Food Supplies
The United States has halted all assistance to Somalia’s government following allegations that officials destroyed a UN World Food Programme (WFP) warehouse and illegally seized food aid meant for vulnerable…
Israel’s Foreign Minister Makes Historic First Visit to Somaliland After Recognition
Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has held high-level talks with Somaliland’s president during a landmark visit to the breakaway region, marking the first such trip since Israel formally recognised Somaliland…
Drone Strike Kills Eight Children in Sudan
At least 13 people, including eight children, have been killed after a drone strike hit a family home in the Sudanese city of el-Obeid, according to the Sudan Doctors’ Network.…
At Least 22 Ethiopian Migrants Killed in Horrific Road Crash in Afar Region
At least 22 Ethiopian migrants have lost their lives and dozens more were injured after a lorry carrying them overturned in Ethiopia’s north-eastern Afar region, local authorities have confirmed. The…
Uganda Dismisses Internet Shutdown Rumors Ahead of National Elections
Ugandan authorities have dismissed reports suggesting that the government plans to block internet access during next week’s national elections, insisting there is no intention to impose an online blackout. Concerns…
INTERPOL Arrests Hundreds in Major Cybercrime Crackdown Across Africa
INTERPOL has recorded a major breakthrough in the fight against cybercrime across Africa after a coordinated operation led to hundreds of arrests and the recovery of millions of dollars. The…
Orphan’s Murder Sparks National Outcry Over Child Abuse in Somalia
The killing of a 14-year-old orphan in Somalia has triggered widespread outrage and brought renewed attention to the deep-rooted problem of child abuse in the country, particularly within family homes…
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…