Tinubu Praises Nigerian Military for Helping Foil Coup Attempt in Benin Republic
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday commended Nigeria’s armed forces for intervening in Benin Republic to help restore constitutional order…
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Benin’s Government Says Coup Attempt Foiled After Soldiers’ Brief Takeover
A burst of early morning chaos in Benin ended Sunday with the government declaring that a coup attempt had been…
Rwanda, DRC Sign “Washington Accord” Aimed at Ending Conflict & Boosting Mining Investment
The presidents of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have signed a US-backed peace agreement aimed at easing…
Tinubu Approves Nigerian Team for New US-Nigeria Security Working Group
President Bola Tinubu has approved the Nigerian membership of a new US-Nigeria Joint Working Group aimed at strengthening cooperation on…
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan Stranded in Guinea-Bissau After Coup
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan is among a group of African leaders stranded in Guinea-Bissau after a military takeover halted…
Ramaphosa Responds to Trump’s Comments on South Africa’s G20 Role
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed concern over a statement by U.S. President Donald Trump criticizing South Africa’s participation…
Niger’s Former Petroleum Minister Declared Wanted Over Alleged Fraud
Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Minister of Petroleum Resources and ex-Governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre…
ICC Confirms War Crimes Charges Against Ugandan Rebel Leader Joseph Kony
Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have confirmed charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity against Ugandan rebel…
France Urges Citizens to Leave Mali Amid Intensifying Blockade
The French government has urged its citizens to leave Mali immediately as the security situation in the country continues to…
Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney Dies at 84
Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, widely regarded as one of the most influential vice presidents in American history, has…
WHO Issues New Guidance as Global Health Funding Faces Sharp Decline
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released new guidelines to help countries cope with the effects of sudden cuts in…
Nigeria’s Government Responds To Trump’s Military Action Threat
The Trump administration’s announcement that it is planning potential military action in Nigeria and designating the country as a “country…
Human Rights Watch Condemns Deadly Crackdown After Tanzania Election
Human Rights Watch has condemned the violent response of Tanzanian security forces to protests that erupted after last week’s disputed…
Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga Has Died
Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died at the age of 80, a source in Odinga’s office told Reuters…
Kigali to Host Genomic Frontiers 2025, Advancing Africa’s Health Innovation
Next week, Rwanda will host some of the world’s leading figures in science, public health, and innovation as the country…
South Africa’s Ambassador to France Found Dead in Paris
South Africa’s ambassador to France has been found dead at the foot of the Hyatt Regency hotel, a high-rise tower…
Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger announce withdrawal from ICC
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, under the Sahel Confederation, have announced their immediate withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC).…
UAE Announces Visa Suspension for Ugandans
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has added Uganda to its list of countries subject to a visa suspension for 2026.…
RDF Training Drone Injures Students in Western Rwanda
A military training exercise took a tragic turn on Tuesday afternoon when a drone operated by the Rwanda Defence Force…
Gorilla Families to Be Named at Kwita Izina 2025
Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda — September 5, 2025 will mark a milestone for Rwanda’s most celebrated conservation event, Kwita Izina.…