Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Africa

April 9, 2021

235 people killed in South Africa during Easter

Walking while drunk, crossing freeways, and jaywalking played a role in the killing of pedestrians.

South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa
April 7, 2021

Somali Army dislodges Al-Shabab strongholds in central region

The al-Shabab still controls vast rural areas and remains the key threat to peace in Somalia and also carries out attacks in neighbouring Kenya.

Somali Army and Al-Shabab
April 7, 2021

Growing Cameroonian refugees overstretching facilities: C/River SEMA

The SEMA boss said that Cross River is hosting 37,659 Cameroonian refugees in different camps.

April 7, 2021

Okonjo-Iweala, Omotola, Burna Boy make Forbes Africa’s icons list

Forbes also named Chimamanda Adichie, Davido, Wizkid, Olugbenga Agboola, and Mr Eazi on the list.

Okonjo-Iweala, Burna Boy and Omotola Jalade.
April 6, 2021

Human trafficking racket intercepted in Uganda

The Burundian girls were rescued while in transit to other countries for sex trade.

Photo of Ugandan policemen used to illustrate this story (Credit: Newdelhitimes.com)
April 6, 2021

IMF extends debt relief to 28 low-income nations, Nigeria missing

In March 2020, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva launched an urgent fundraising effort to raise $1.4 billion in grants for the CCRT.

Buhari and Osibanjo
April 3, 2021

Nigerian, Ghanaian Speakers hold Zoom talks on traders dispute, other matters

The two speakers reached out to each other during a Zoom meeting on Friday.

Femi Gbajabiamila
April 1, 2021

From London hospital, Buhari condemns attempted Niger Republic coup

Mr Buhari was a beneficiary of a military coup which overthrew a democratically elected government in 1983 on December 31 bringing Nigeria and its citizens to its knees with dictatorial fervour but

President Muhammadu Buhari and President Mahamadou Issoufou
March 31, 2021

Heavy gunfire at Niger’s presidential palace

The presidential guard has blocked all access routes to the palace at strategic points.

Niger President Mahamadou Issoufou
March 31, 2021

Coca-Cola considers selling Africa bottling unit worth $6 billion

Coca-Cola has a 66.5 per cent stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa and is considering a sale or an initial public offering among its exit options, Bloomberg reported.

Coca-Cola