The number of lives lost in two separate assaults on civilians in eastern Congo has climbed to 89, according to Congolese officials. Authorities reported late […]
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Mali Launches Airstrikes in Kayes After JNIM Imposes Fuel Blockade
The Malian military confirmed it has conducted air operations in the western, gold rich region of Kayes after al Qaeda-linked Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) […]
Burundi’s Ezechiel Nibigira Takes Helm as New ECCAS President
Ezechiel Nibigira, former Foreign Minister of Burundi, has been named the new president of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS). He was appointed […]
BBNaija 10/10 Season: Doris Becomes 10th Housemate Evicted
Big Brother Naija housemate Doris has been evicted from the ongoing 10/10 season, making her the tenth contestant to exit the reality show. Her eviction […]
Boko Haram Attack in Borno Leaves Over 60 Dead, Homes Burnt
Dozens of people have been killed after Boko Haram militants launched a deadly nighttime assault on a village in northeastern Nigeria where residents had only […]
EFCC Declares Sujimoto CEO Olasijibomi Ogundele Wanted Over Alleged Money Laundering
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced that Olasijibomi Ogundele, Chief Executive Officer of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, is wanted over allegations of […]
Ex-Zambian Minister Joseph Malanji Jailed Over Corruption Case
A Zambian court has handed former foreign minister Joseph Malanji a four-year prison sentence with hard labour after finding him guilty on seven charges linked […]
Burundi Faces Alarming Surge in Rights Abuses, UN Experts Warn
UN appointed experts on Monday raised serious concern over a sharp rise in grave human rights violations in Burundi, pointing to attacks on political opponents. […]
Burkina Faso Parliament Approves Law Criminalizing Homosexuality
Lawmakers in Burkina Faso have unanimously passed legislation outlawing homosexuality, with offenders now facing prison terms of between two and five years, state television announced […]
Mob Burns Woman Alive in Niger State Over Blasphemy Allegation
In Niger state, northern Nigeria, a woman was burned to death by a mob after being accused of making blasphemous remarks about Prophet Muhammad, police […]