West-Africa
U.S. Sends 200 Troops to Support Nigerian Military Training
US Troops to Train Nigerian Military Amid Islamist Threats The United States is set to deploy approximately 200 troops to Nigeria as…
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Southern-Africa
South Africa Braces for Pre-emptive Debunking of Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation
Every year since 2013, Africa Check has fact-checked South Africa’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) — the speech President Cyril Ramaphosa…
West-Africa
Nigeria Reclaims 100 Benin Bronzes Taken by Britain in 1897
Cambridge University to Return Benin Bronzes to Nigeria In a significant step towards restorative justice, Cambridge University plans to return approximately 100…
East-Africa
Zimbabwe Bill Could Extend Mnangagwa’s Hold on Power Until 2030
Zimbabwe’s cabinet has approved draft legislation that would reshape the presidency and could allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to extend his rule until…
West-Africa
Nigeria’s Senate Revises Electoral Law – New Conditions Imposed
The Electoral Act: Embracing Electronic Transmission of Results The recently amended Electoral Act marks a significant shift in the electoral process, embracing…
Central-Africa
Controversy Arises Over U.S.-DR Congo Mineral Agreement
Legal Challenges Emerge Over U.S.-Congo Minerals Deal Congolese lawyers and human rights defenders are challenging a controversial “minerals-for-security” deal signed between the…
Southern-Africa
Water Shortages: South Africans Already Facing Their Own Day Zero Reality
Johannesburg residents are embroiled in a worsening water crisis that is triggering community conflict and stretching relief efforts, while authorities in the…
West-Africa
Senegal Detains 14 Suspects in Reported Child Exploitation Ring Tied to France
Senegal Dismantles Paedophile Network Linking France In a significant crackdown on organized crime, Senegalese authorities have arrested 14 individuals in connection with…
North-Africa
At least 53 migrants found dead after boat capsizes off Libya’s coast
TRIPOLI — A rubber boat carrying 55 migrants from several African countries overturned off the coast of Libya after taking on water…
West-Africa
Ghana Pulls Back High Commissioner to Nigeria Over Fraud Allegations
Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria Recalled Amid Electoral Malpractice Allegations In a decisive move, President John Mahama has directed the Ministry of…
North-Africa
IAEA and OCP Group Join Forces to Bolster Global Food Security
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and OCP Group, a global leader in plant-nutrition solutions, announced a five-year strategic partnership to accelerate…
