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UN condemns crackdown on Uganda opposition ahead of election
The United Nations has raised serious concerns over an escalating crackdown on opposition parties and the media in…
Can Trump broker peace in DR Congo’s endless war as Kagame and Tshisekedi meet in Washington?
Washington, D.C. — Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi arrived in…
Nigerian Federal Executive Council approves deployment of 4,000 telecom towers to boost digital access nationwide
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the deployment of 4,000 telecommunications towers across Nigeria to boost digital…
Nigeria: Senate summons ministers over failed safe school initiative
The Nigerian Senate has summoned the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and…
U.S. imposes visa restrictions on religious persecutors in Nigeria
The United States announced it will enforce visa restrictions on individuals involved in religious persecution in Nigeria and…
Sudanese forces accused of holding Darfur survivors for ransom
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Sudan’s powerful paramilitary group, are allegedly detaining and extorting residents in and around…
Senate confirms Christopher Musa as Nigeria’s new defence minister
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, confirmed General Christopher Musa, former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS),…
Trump’s Venezuela boat strikes raise war crimes concerns
Washington, D.C. — The Trump administration’s strikes against suspected drug-smuggling vessels have come under intense scrutiny following reports…
Mauritius to introduce electronic travel Authorization System
Mauritius is preparing to implement a new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system that could transform how visitors enter…
Gabon detains tourism minister over alleged $18M embezzlement
Gabon’s tourism minister, Pascal Ogowé Siffon, has been placed under house arrest after being detained while attempting to…
Netflix documentary explores Diddy’s rise, fall, and legal troubles
Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing a potential federal prison sentence, and his story is now the focus of…
Central Bank of Nigeria revises withdrawal policy, removes special cash limits effective January 2026
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revised its cash withdrawal policy, ending the special authorisation that previously…