Man facing divorce kills 8 children, 7 of his own, in shooting rampage in Louisiana
“This is a tragic situation — maybe the worst tragic situation we’ve ever had,” said Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux, mayor of the city in northwestern Louisiana with about 180,000 residents.…
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Cameroon: Brenda Biya calls on citizens to vote against her father
In a surprising political twist, the daughter of Cameroonian President Paul Biya released a viral video on social media Thursday, publicly urging voters not to support her father in the…
Malawi on edge as parties claim victory before official results
Malawi is facing heightened political tension after the country’s two dominant parties prematurely declared victory in the presidential election, even as the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has yet to…
UN-backed legal help for Bangui prisoners
In the Central African Republic, hundreds of detainees who have been imprisoned longer than the legally permitted detention period are receiving free legal assistance through a new initiative led by…
Nepal’s Abiskar Raut and the fire of a generation. By Chris Agbedo
Revolutions rarely begin with bullets; they begin with words; words that unsettle the conscience, inflame the imagination, and inspire courage. In Nepal, where Gen Z frustration had been simmering under…
U.S.: Texas man dies after restaurant staff mistake him for homeless
Authorities in Houston, Texas, are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 34-year-old man, identified as Jessie Mobley Jr., whose body was discovered outside a hair and beauty college…
Dangote Refinery: Salute to courage. By Abdu Rafiu
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USAfrica: What will President Trump say on Sunday about gun violence and gun control? By Chido Nwangwu
This Sunday, on September 21, 2025, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, in Arizona, President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, local and several national officials, and many conservatives are…
Maryamu Idris named Nigeria’s OPEC representative
Nigeria has announced the appointment of Maryamu Idris, Managing Director of NNPC Trading Limited, as the country’s new National Representative to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). The…
Zenith Bank reports N626bn H1 profit, declares N1.25 dividend
Zenith Bank Plc has published its financial results for the first half of 2025, showing a mixed performance marked by reduced profitability but stronger revenue growth and a higher interim…
Gabon kicks off campaigns for legislative and local elections
Gabon is entering a decisive electoral phase as the country prepares for legislative and local polls, marking the next step in its political transition following last year’s military-led power shift.…
UN slams South Sudan’s treason case against VP Machar
South Sudan is facing fresh political turmoil after authorities announced treason charges against First Vice President Riek Machar, raising fears that the fragile country could once again spiral toward civil…
Togo President’s sister-in-law, former defence minister detained
Authorities in Togo have detained Marguerite Gnakadè, the sister-in-law of President Faure Gnassingbé, in a move that has sparked concerns about political repression and intensified criticism of the ruling family.…
Mali army escorts fuel convoys after militant attacks
Mali’s security forces have intensified escort operations for fuel and civilian convoys following a wave of militant attacks on vital supply routes, according to state media reports on Wednesday. The…
Gunmen kill 22 civilians in Niger during baptism ceremony
Residents of western Niger’s Tillabéri region reported a devastating attack on Wednesday in which armed men on motorbikes opened fire on villagers, killing 22 civilians. The assault, confirmed by Nigerien…
U.S.: Fed cuts rates, signals more easing amid jobs concerns
The U.S. Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point on Wednesday, September 17, marking the first reduction since December, and signaled that two additional cuts…
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