West-Africa
Nigeria’s Former Power Minister Convicted of Fraud and Money Laundering
A High Court in Abuja has found former Minister of Power Saleh Mamman guilty on 12 counts related to fraud…
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Southern-Africa
South African Presidency: South Africans Are Not Xenophobic
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signaled a firm response to unrest, with his spokesperson saying he expects law enforcement to act…
Central-Africa
DR Congo opposition leaders condemn U.S. sanctions on Kabila
Branding the sanctions “untimely and counterproductive,” politicians aligned with the Mouvement Sauvons la RDC — a movement co-founded by Joseph…
West-Africa
New Nigerian Power Minister Commits to Stabilizing Grid in 100 Days
Nigeria’s national electricity grid continues to face severe instability, plagued by frequent system failures that interrupt power distribution nationwide. Since…
Southern-Africa
South African Health Minister Confirms Swift Response to Hantavirus Cases
In a concerning development, Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi addressed Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Health following the alarming confirmation of…
World
CNN founder and cable news pioneer Ted Turner dies at 87
Ted Turner, the brash media entrepreneur who remade television journalism by launching CNN in 1980, has died at 87, the…
Southern-Africa
Namibia’s President Fires Police Chief After Security Breach
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has not publicly stated why Inspector General Joseph Shikongo was removed, but the decision comes in the…
East-Africa
Ramaphosa Urged Mnangagwa to Halt Constitutional Bill, Report Says
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s low-key weekend trip to Zimbabwe carried a sharp warning for Emmerson Mnangagwa, according to former…
West-Africa
Weah Criticizes Liberian Government for Erosion of Democracy
In a stark warning about the state of Liberia’s democracy, former President George M. Weah has leveled serious accusations against…
East-Africa
Foot-and-mouth outbreak disrupts Botswana’s beef exports to key markets
Botswana’s struggle to contain foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is tightening the screws on the national economy and rural livelihoods, with beef…
Southern-Africa
South Africa Puts National Student Aid Scheme Under Administration
In a decisive intervention, the national government has taken full control of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), with…
