Nigeria paid Boko Haram ransom for kidnapped pupils, intel sources say
Two Boko Haram commanders were also freed as part of the deal, which goes against the country's own law banning payments to kidnappers. The money was flown on a helicopter…
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Madagascar President appoints Army General as new Prime Minister
Madagascar’s President, Andry Rajoelina, has appointed Army General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo as the country’s new Prime Minister, following the dissolution of the previous government amid mounting public protests over widespread…
U.S. expands visa bond program to include the Gambia
The United States government has expanded its Visa Bond Pilot Program, officially adding The Gambia to the list of countries whose citizens must post a refundable security bond before entering…
Flying Eagles soar into round of 16 after thrilling draw with Colombia
Seven-time African champions, Nigeria, delivered an impressive performance in the early hours of Monday, October 6, 2025, securing a place in the Round of 16 at the ongoing FIFA U-20…
Odumodublvck shakes the scene with star-studded ‘industry machine’ album
Nigerian rap sensation Odumodublvck has set the music world abuzz with the release of his long-awaited album, Industry Machine, a 23-track masterpiece that brings together some of the biggest names…
U.S. government shutdown deepens as Trump and Democrats remain at standoff
The U.S. government shutdown stretched into its sixth day on Monday, October 6, 2025, with little sign of progress between President Donald Trump’s Republican administration and Democratic lawmakers in Congress.…
Cameroon: Biya faces growing pressure to step down as he seeks eighth term
Cameroon’s long-serving president, Paul Biya, officially launched his campaign for an eighth term in office in July, declaring that he was responding to the “numerous and insistent” calls from citizens…
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu faces treason trial ahead of election
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu went on trial for treason on Monday, October 6, 2025, in the nation’s commercial capital, Dar es Salaam, in a case that has stirred political…
Somali forces repel deadly al-Shabab prison attack in Mogadishu
Somali security forces on Sunday, October 5, 2025, announced that they had successfully repelled a major assault by al-Shabab militants on one of Mogadishu’s most fortified prisons, killing seven attackers…
Judge halts Trump’s plan to deploy National Guard to Portland
A federal judge in Oregon has temporarily barred President Donald Trump’s administration from sending National Guard troops to Portland, dealing a blow to his effort to deploy the military in…
The Nearly Forgotten Independence. By Chidi Amuta
Nigeria may not be the world’s best showpiece of democracy and political freedom. But Nigeria can easily win a contest of the country that celebrates democracy related matters most loudly.…
Apologies for a Social Media Catastrophe. By Chidi Amuta
A purported ‘news story’ posted by a certain Ola Fapson on FACEBOOK early last week has got me into a perception calamity. It carried the “news” that former Governor Ikpeazu…
Thousands of Nigerians flee to Cameroon after jihadist raid
Thousands of people in northeastern Nigeria have crossed into Cameroon following a raid by Boko Haram jihadists that left their town in ruins, local sources told AFP on Friday, October…
President Mugabe’s party loses majority in Zimbabwe Parliament
Originally posted 2008 AP/HARARE, Zimbabwe: ZANU-PF, the party of President Robert Mugabe, lost its parliamentary majority, official results showed,bolstering opposition claims that hundreds of thousands of impoverished Zimbabweans voted…
Egypt, Cameroon, complete African Nations Cup semi-final cast list
Originally posted in 2008 February 5, 2008, Accra (AFP); Defending champions Egypt and Cameroon came through their respective quarter-finals on Monday to join holders Ghana and Ivory Coast as the…
Lift sanctions on Zimbabwe, African leaders from SADC
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