West-Africa
Nigerian Lawmakers Clear Way for Fresh Review of State Police Bill
In a significant shift, the House of Representatives has overturned its earlier vote on a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state…
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Africa
Central-Africa
South African Anti-Migrant Group Says Leader Was Assassinated
Tuesday July 14, 2026 FILE PHOTO: Backers of the South African anti-immigrant organisation ‘March and March’ take part in a demonstration in…
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East-Africa
Record El Niño threatens flooding across East Africa and Asia
A fast-strengthening El Niño system could unleash a damaging mix of floods, drought and disease across vulnerable communities in East Africa and…
Central-Africa
U.S., Nigeria Pledge Closer Cooperation in Counterterrorism Fight
The United States has reportedly thrown its support behind Nigeria’s push to create a framework for prosecuting terrorism-related crimes. The backing emerged…
West-Africa
Liberian Opposition Alleges Government Cover-Up in $19 Million Drug Probe
Opposition leader Alexander Cummings has sharply criticized the government’s response to the $19 million drug investigation, describing the process as slow-moving and…
East-Africa
Hundreds Remain Stranded Outside Malawi’s Consulate in South Africa
Up to 300 people a day are arriving at the Malawian consulate in Johannesburg, seeking transport home after escaping anti-immigrant violence in South…
Southern-Africa
South African Businessman Nicknamed ‘Cat’ Withdraws from Corruption Plea Deal
In a dramatic turn in a high-profile corruption probe, businessman Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala has withdrawn from a plea bargain after a judge…
North-Africa
Rubio and Saddam Haftar Discuss Libyan Reunification Efforts
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in pivotal discussions on Monday with Saddam Haftar, the deputy commander of Libya’s eastern armed…
West-Africa
Liberia’s Ruling Party Chairman Advocates for Cabinet Reshuffle
Luther Tarpeh, the chairman of the ruling Unity Party, announced plans for a special committee tasked with identifying “non-performing” cabinet members. These…
East-Africa
Malawian MPs Accused of Secret Plot to Extend Their Terms
Redson Munlo, a well-known human rights campaigner, has issued a stern warning to Members of Parliament who he says are plotting to…
North-Africa
Mali and Algeria Reestablish Diplomatic Relations After 15-Month Dispute
Mali and Algeria have reached a milestone agreement to restore diplomatic relations, marking the end of a 15-month standoff sparked by the…
