Nigeria’s Former President Muhammadu Buhari Dies
The family of former President Muhammadu Buhari has announced his passing this afternoon at a clinic in London. The former…
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Mali Junta Chief Assimi Goita Granted 5 More Years in Power
Mali’s military leader, General Assimi Goita, has given himself a five-year term as president without an election. He can renew…
Ubumuntu Arts Festival Launches “Digital World Music Program
The Ubumuntu Arts Festival is proud to present the Digital World Music Program, a hybrid artistic initiative that brings together…
Rwanda and DR Congo Sign New Peace Deal, Kinshasa Backed FDLR Militia To Be Dismantled
A new peace agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) was signed on June 27 in…
Kenya’s Interior Minister Accuses Protesters of Coup Attempt
Kenya’s Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen has accused protesters of attempting a coup following deadly nationwide demonstrations on Wednesday. Protests erupted…
Military Court Begins Hearings on Soldier Misconduct in South Sudan
A special military court has officially begun proceedings in Wau, the capital of Western Bahr El Ghazal, to address serious…
Death toll in Kenyan protests rises to 16
The death toll from Wednesday’s nationwide anti-government protests in Kenya has risen to 16, with most of the dead reportedly…
US Embassy Issues New Travel Advisory on Kenya Ahead of June 25 March
The United States Embassy in Nairobi has shared a security advisory warning American citizens in Kenya. This comes ahead of…
Akinola Davies Jr. Makes History at 2025 Cannes
British-Nigerian filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr. has made history at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival with his debut feature, My Father’s Shadow, the…
U.S. Considers Expanding Travel Ban to Dozens of African Countries
The United States is reportedly weighing the possibility of imposing travel bans or restrictions on nearly 40 African countries, according…
Death Toll Climbs to 200 After Floods Devastate Nigerian Market Town
At least 200 people have died and hundreds remain missing after severe flooding struck the market town of Mokwa in…
Sudan’s New Prime Minister Dissolves Government Day After Taking Office
Sudanese Prime Minister Kamil Idris dissolved the country’s caretaker government on Sunday, just one day after being sworn in as…
Remains of 19 African Americans Returned to New Orleans After 140 Years for Honourable Burial
The skulls of 19 African Americans, removed from their bodies and sent to Germany for pseudoscientific research more than 140…
Gabon to End Raw Manganese Exports by 2029 in Push for Local Industry
Gabon will halt the export of raw manganese by 2029 as part of a broader economic reform strategy aimed at…
Iran, BRICS Nations Attend Global Security Summit in Moscow
Security officials from more than 100 countries, including representatives from Iran and BRICS member states, gathered in Moscow on Wednesday…
Ghanaian Nurse Wins 2025 Global Nursing Award for Cancer Care Contributions
Naomi Oyoe Ohene Oti, an oncology nurse from Ghana, has been awarded the 2025 Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award for…
Ghana Closes Embassy in Washington Over Corruption Scandal
Ghana has temporarily closed its embassy in Washington, D.C., following the discovery of a visa fraud scheme and unauthorised payments…
Senegal Indicts Fifth Former Minister in Expanding Anti-Corruption Probe
Senegal’s anti-corruption court on Monday indicted former Community Development Minister Amadou Mansour Faye, the brother-in-law of former President Macky Sall,…
Uganda Suspends Military Ties With Germany Amid Diplomatic Dispute
Uganda has suspended all military cooperation with Germany, accusing the German ambassador of subversive behavior and backing anti-government elements, the…
U.S. Military Shifts Strategy in Africa, Emphasizes Local Security Responsibility
The U.S. military is shifting its strategy in Africa, moving away from a focus on governance and development toward urging…