Combined security forces descend on oil thieves, destroy refinery in Delta
A coordinated effort by security forces has resulted in the dismantling of an illegal oil refining operation in Owahwa community,...
Month: July 2023
Nigerian Senate appeals to NLC to halt planned strike
The Nigerian Senate has urgently appealed to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to reconsider its decision to go on a...
African leaders issue ultimatum to Niger junta
African leaders have united in their response to the recent coup in Niger, demanding that the junta cede power within...
Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko initiates hunger strike amidst arrest
Firebrand Senegalese opposition figure Ousmane Sonko declared on Sunday that he has commenced a hunger strike while in custody after...
Kenyan President Ruto rejects security negotiations with opposition amid ongoing protests
Kenyan President William Ruto has firmly stated that he will not negotiate Kenya's security with the opposition leader, Raila Odinga....
Thousands of Tuareg gather in Algerian desert oasis for ancient Sebeiba festival
A multitude of Tuareg people have gathered at the Sebeiba festival, an annual event that symbolizes the end of an...
African Union, EU up pressure on Niger coup leaders
The African Union demanded Niger's military "return to their barracks and restore constitutional authority" within 15 days as the EU...
Ninth Francophone games kick off amidst security concerns in Congo
The capital city of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kinshasa, is gearing up to host the highly anticipated ninth Francophone...
Community Op Ed: The new leadership keeping New York City Safe
As Mayor of New York, I know just how important public safety is to our city, and how important the...
Yemen’s capital embraces speciality coffee amidst wartime hardships
In the midst of war-torn Yemen's battered landscapes and tributes to fallen soldiers, an unexpected trend is emerging in the...
President Barrow receives award in Liberia
The Gambian President, Adams Barrow, has received an award in Liberia. Barrow was granted the esteemed Grand Cordon, Most Venerable...
Raila Odinga denounces unprecedented police brutality against protesters in Kenya
Kenya has been witnessing a series of anti-government and anti-expense protests, organized by the opposition coalition Azimio and led by...
Ghana’s central bank raises key lending rate to 30%
The central bank of Ghana announced a 50 basis points hike in its benchmark lending rate, raising it to 30%....
U.S. imposes sanctions on three Malian colonels over ties with Wagner group
The United States has taken significant economic measures by imposing sanctions on three Malian military officers, including the Minister of...
South African senior official criticizes US cluster bomb decision, predicts impact on Africa
A prominent figure in South Africa's national assembly, Deputy Speaker Solomon Lechesa Tsenoli, has expressed strong condemnation, stating that it...
Indian medicines blamed for 70 child deaths in Gambia
Last year, at least 70 children in Gambia lost their lives due to the consumption of four types of medicine...
Africa grapples with severe food insecurity, Speaker Abbas urges legislative solutions
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D, has expressed concern over the disproportionate burden of...
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen’s son set for pPower as succession plan unfolds
Cambodian leader Hun Sen is poised to secure victory after a reign of nearly four decades, while simultaneously laying the...
OpEd from Mayor’s Office: Protecting Our Youth from Flavored Vapes
One of my most sacred obligations as Mayor is keeping our children safe from harm. And one of the leading...
Soaring rent prices in Cairo pose challenges for Sudanese refugees
Sudanese refugees in Cairo are facing a daunting challenge as rent prices continue to surge, leaving many families struggling to...
