Gunmen attack orphanage in northern Nigeria, abduct 23 pupils
Gunmen abducted 23 pupils from an illegal orphanage in Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria. Fifteen have been rescued, and authorities are searching for the remaining eight victims. By Dyepkazah Shibayan in…
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Algeria to hold presidential poll in September
Algeria's President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has made the decision to move up the date of the presidential election by three months. According to an announcement from the presidency on Thursday, Mr.…
Nigerian Actress arrested for alleged bribery
One of Nigeria's prominent actresses finds herself embroiled in controversy after her arrest for allegedly attempting to bribe a police officer in Kano state. According to authorities, Amal Umar purportedly…
President Museveni appoints son as Uganda’s army commander
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has designated his son, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, as the country's army commander, a move likely to spur conjecture regarding the president's intentions to prepare his eldest…
Haiti extends curfew amid escalating gang violence
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New York AG moves toward seizing Trump’s assets/properties for $464M fraud judgment
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Jihadists from abroad pour into Cabo Delgado, Mozambique
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U.S. launches creative exchange initiatives in Nigeria
The United States has unveiled the Africa Creative TV initiative (ACTV) and American Music Mentorship Program (AMMP), aimed at facilitating the exchange and residencies of creatives to the United States.…
Senegal prepares for high-stakes Presidential election
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Tinubu says enforcing hold on overseas travel by some officials
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FG unveils national land transport policy
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Tinubu calls for restraint in National Assembly oversight
President Tinubu has advocated for restraint within the National Assembly concerning the summoning of leaders from ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) before parliamentary committees, stressing the importance of allowing these…
Georgia executes convicted killer after decades-long legal battle
A Georgia man convicted three decades ago for the murder of his former girlfriend was executed on Wednesday evening, marking the state’s first execution in over four years. Willie James…
Idris Elba to direct Nigeria-set film ‘Dust to Dreams
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