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Two CSU ‘Classmates’: Tinubu and Zingman’s Troubling Criminal Footprint in Africa
A growing controversy has yet again engulfed Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and Belarusian businessman, Alexander Zingman, after he introduced Zingman as his former...
Ugandan President Museveni To Seek Seventh Term as He Nears 81, Extending Rule Since 1986
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, who will turn 81 in September, is set to seek a seventh term in office in presidential elections scheduled...
Ghana: Newly Trained Teachers Protest 10 Months Without Pay At GES Headquarters
Some newly trained teachers in Ghana have taken to the streets, demanding payment of their salaries and the release of their staff ID...
U.S. Embassy Warns Citizens to Avoid Military Sites, Govt. Venues in Abuja
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has issued a security alert, warning American citizens to avoid non-essential visits to military and government facilities...
Amaarae Embraces Identity and Power In New Album ‘Black Star’
Ghanaian-American singer Amaarae is preparing to release her third studio album, Black Star, in August. A deeply personal project that blends African sounds,...
CSS Kicks Off the First Edition of Sahel States Games in Bamako, Mali
The first edition of the Sahel States Alliance Games (JAES) opened on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Bamako, Mali. This event marked a...
OPINION: “Egypt Are S**t” “Bloody AFCON!”: EPL Fixtures For 2025/26 Season Rekindle Racist Feelings Towards African Football Again
On Wednesday, June 18, the Premier League announced 380 fixtures for the upcoming football season, scheduled to begin in August 2025. However, reactions...
Mahama Allocates GHS1 Billion to Upgrade and Modernise Ghana’s Security Services After National Security Council Meeting
President John Mahama has announced a GHS 1 billion government intervention to upgrade Ghana’s security services, following concerns raised at a recent National Security Council...
Côte d’Ivoire: Gbagbo and Thiam Forge Alliance to Challenge Ouattara Ahead of Presidential Election
Former President Laurent Gbagbo and opposition leader Tidjane Thiam have announced a political alliance to challenge President Alassane Ouattara and what they describe...
Mali to Host Second AES Heads of State Summit
Mali will host the second summit of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) in Bamako, one year after the first meeting was held...
Amnesty Condemns Togo’s Brutal Crackdown on Youth Protests, Demands Torture Probe
Amnesty International has alleged that Togolese authorities tortured protesters detained during recent youth-led demonstrations and called for an immediate end to the crackdown...
UNICEF Applauds Burkina Faso for Reopening Schools Previously Closed Due to Insecurity
The Government of Burkina Faso has received commendation from UNICEF for its efforts to reopen schools that were previously shut down due to...