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…
Topic
politics
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In a dramatic turn in a high-profile corruption probe, businessman Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala has withdrawn from a plea bargain after a judge…
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…
Southern-Africa
South Africa Mourns Passing of Sports Stars Jayden Adams and Luqobo Makwedini
South Africa mourns the sudden loss of two promising athletes as tributes flood in for Jayden Adams and Luqobo Makwedini following their…
West-Africa
Nigerian Military Rescues 46 Children Abducted from School
Nigerian security forces recently achieved a significant breakthrough by rescuing 46 children and multiple teachers who had been kidnapped by suspected Ansaru…
Southern-Africa
Namibian Fishrot Victims Take Case to Iceland Seeking Justice
More than 1,000 former Namibian fisheries workers have formally asked Icelandic prosecutors to recognise them as victims in the criminal case tied…
