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Sierra Leone Leader Says Whole World Idolises Peter Obi, Nigeria Doesn’t Appreciate Honesty
A senior Sierra Leonean government official has declared that the “whole sane world” holds Peter Obi in high esteem, contrasting the Nigerian opposition...
Zimbabwean Businessman Lands US$4.6 Billion Construction, Mining Deal in Burkina Faso
Zimbabwean conglomerate Prevail Group, owned by businessman and Presidential adviser Dr Paul Tungwarara, has signed a landmark agreement with Burkina Faso’s National Bureau...
CAF Confirms Key Dates for 2027 AFCON Qualifiers
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially confirmed the full schedule for the qualifiers of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON),...
Nigeria’s Hungry Population More Than Doubles to 34.7 Million Under Tinubu’s Watch
The number of hungry people in Nigeria has risen from 18.6 million to 34.7 million in just three years, an increase of 16.1...
Ghana Backs Extending Presidential Term to Five Years, Lowering Age Limit to 35
Ghana’s government has accepted a proposal to extend the presidential term from four to five years and lower the minimum age for presidential...
Burkina Faso Fines French Broadcaster Canal+ 200 Million CFA Francs Over Free Access to State TV
Burkina Faso’s media regulator has slapped French broadcaster Canal+ with a second, much larger fine, accusing it of failing to provide free access...
Senegal President Faye Launches New Party, Formalising Split from Sonko and Pastef
Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially launched a new political party, formalising his break from former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and the...
Nigeria Ranks Fourth in Africa for Dollar Millionaires as Tinubu’s Policies Push 141 Million Into Poverty
Nigeria has retained its position as Africa’s fourth-largest hub for dollar millionaires, with 7,200 millionaires, 20 centi-millionaires and three billionaires, according to the...
Russia’s FSB Charges Telegram Founder Durov with Facilitating Terrorism, Issues International Arrest Warrant
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has charged Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorist activities and issued an international warrant for his arrest,...
Thousands Protest in Eastern Congo Against Proposed Constitutional Changes Allowing Tshisekedi Third Term
Thousands of people took to the streets in the eastern Congolese cities of Goma and Bukavu on Tuesday to protest against proposed constitutional...
Body of Mary Habila Who Died at Minister Umahi’s Home Secretly Flown to Abuja for Autopsy Amid Controversy
The body of Mary Habila, the 26-year-old nurse who died under mysterious circumstances at the country home of Works Minister David Umahi in...
Super Falcons Begin WAFCON 2026 Campaign With Victory Target Against Debutants Malawi
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will begin their quest for an unprecedented 11th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday when they face tournament...