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 […]
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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 […]
Sudan’s Cabinet Returns to Khartoum for First Meeting Since Army Victory
More than two months after government forces regained control of Khartoum, Sudan’s cabinet has convened its first meeting in the capital. Presided over by the […]
Israeli Strike Near Gaza’s Nasser Hospital Kills 20, Including Five Journalists
At least 20 people, among them five journalists, were killed on Monday when Israel struck the area around Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza, according to […]
France Returns Skull of Malagasy King Toera After Over a Century
The skull of a Malagasy king killed by French troops during a colonial era conflict has finally been handed back to Madagascar. The formal handover […]
Iyabo Ojo Becomes a Grandmother as Daughter Priscilla Welcomes Baby Boy with Juma Jux
Popular Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has reached a beautiful new chapter in her life as she joyfully embraces grandmotherhood. Her daughter, Priscilla Ojo together with […]
Deadly Clash Between Rival Youth Groups Triggers Chaos in Warri, Nigeria
Warri, Delta State, was thrown into chaos on Saturday after a bloody clash broke out between Itsekiri and Urhobo youths at Okere Roundabout. Both groups […]
New Bodies Discovered Near Site of Kenya’s Starvation Cult Massacre
Nine more bodies have been recovered from recently dug graves believed to be linked to Kenya’s notorious starvation cult. This grim discovery comes two years […]
Nigeria Deports Dozens of Foreigners in Cybercrime Crackdown, Including 50 Chinese Nationals
Nigeria has expelled dozens of foreigners in the past week, among them 50 Chinese nationals, as part of a sweeping crackdown on what authorities describe […]
Niger Army Eliminates Boko Haram Leader in Lake Chad Basin
On Thursday, Niger’s military confirmed it had taken down a key Boko Haram commander during an operation in the Lake Chad basin, a volatile region […]