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…
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…
New E-Visa Policy and Ghana Airways Revival Drive Efforts to Reclaim Diaspora Capital
Ghana has rolled out a new electronic visa policy alongside plans to reinvigorate Ghana Airways, aiming to strengthen connections with the Ghanaian diaspora and boost inbound travel and investment. The…
All Abducted Pupils from Nigerian Catholic School Finally Freed
Nigerian authorities have confirmed the release of all remaining pupils and teachers abducted from a Catholic boarding school in Niger State, bringing an end to one of the country’s most…