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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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
South Africa: Police chief alleges syndicate infiltration in justice system
A senior police officer in South Africa has reignited debate about corruption and political interference within the country’s…
Nigeria to receive first dry-lease aircraft in October 2025
Nigeria’s aviation sector is set to mark a major milestone with the arrival of the first batch of…
U.S. hits seasonal work visa cap for 2026
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the cap for H-2B visas covering the first…