Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Africa

July 11, 2022

Corruption threatening Nigeria, other African nations’ democracy: Transparency International 

“Corruption is and remains a significant threat to democracy and democratic institutions, and poses a significant hindrance to African states in realising Agenda 2063.”

EFCC, ICPC and Transparency International used to illustrate the story
July 10, 2022

Gunmen open fire in beer parlour, kill 15 in South Africa

In a separate attack, four other people were killed in a tavern shooting in the south-eastern province of KwaZulu-Natal, police said on Sunday.

South Africa Police
July 10, 2022

Thirty-five cyclists to represent Nigeria at African cycling championship

The 17 cyclists in the juniors category comprise 11 males and six females, while the 18 cyclists in the elite category have ten males and eight females.

Nigerian track cycling team used to illustrate the story
July 9, 2022

Paul Kagame seeks to rule Rwanda for another 20 years

Mr Kagame, 64, has been in power for over two decades, contesting and winning three presidential elections in 2000, 2010 and 2017.

Paul Kagame
July 8, 2022

Ex-Angolan president Eduardo dos Santos dies at 79

Mr dos Santos ruled for 38 years, making him one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders. He eventually stepped down in 2017.

Eduardo dos Santos
July 6, 2022

Kenya seizes $56.7 million from Flutterwave as corruption, money laundering trial begins in Nairobi

GTBank and Ecobank, amongst other financial services in Kenya, were also said to have provided their platforms to Flutterwave.

Gbenga Agboola and Flutterwave
July 6, 2022

UN Egyptian peacekeepers killed by ISWAP IEDS in Mali

UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday condemned the killing of two more UN peacekeepers in northern Mali.

July 5, 2022

Zimbabwe to introduce gold coins as local currency tumbles

The “Mosi-oa-tunya” coin is named after the country’s Victoria Falls, and can be converted into cash and be traded locally and internationally.

Zimbabwe’s “Mosi-oa-tunya” coin
July 5, 2022

Bolt shuns Nigeria, chooses Kenya as its regional headquarters

The ride-hailing company has chosen Nairobi, Kenya to host its top-brass leadership overseeing operations across Africa.

Bolt
July 5, 2022

Ethiopia, rebel group trade blame over Oromiya massacre

The government blames the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), a banned splinter group of an opposition party, for the killings.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Oromo Liberation Army (OLA)