Africa
Ghana arrests 93 Nigerians over cybercrime, rescues 73 from alleged trafficking ring
Authorities in Ghana have arrested 93 Nigerians over alleged cybercrime and human trafficking activities in Accra, while rescuing 73 other Nigerians who were reportedly subjected to torture and abuse. A report by ABC News GH on Tuesday, citing the Ghana Immigration Service, said those arrested include 91 men and two…
Read More »Pope Leo skips Nigeria in first major Africa tour of 2026
Pope Leo will visit four African nations in April in his first major overseas trip of 2026, but Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country and one of the continent’s largest Catholic communities, is not on the itinerary. The Vatican announced on Wednesday that the pope will travel to Algeria, Angola, Equatorial…
Read More »Day 2 of Kenya aviation strike grounds flights, strands passengers
Air travel disruptions persisted across Kenya on the second day of a strike by airport workers, as flight delays and cancellations mounted following an industrial action triggered by unresolved labour and employment disputes with aviation authorities. Operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi were again slowed as unionised staff…
Read More »South Africa denies hosting 2026 WAFCON, says Morocco still in charge
South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Gayton McKenzie, has dismissed claims that the country has been confirmed as the new host of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, insisting that Morocco remains the official host of the tournament. In a statement issued on Monday, McKenzie said no formal decision had…
Read More »Seven killed in extortion-linked shooting in South Africa
Gunmen killed seven people in a township outside the South African city of Cape Town early on Saturday in what police believe was an extortion-related attack. The shooting occurred shortly after midnight in Marikana, an area within the crime-plagued Cape Flats. Police said the victims included one woman and six…
Read More »APC chairman affirms Fubara as Rivers party leader
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has confirmed Governor Siminalayi Fubara as the leader of the party in Rivers State, declaring that the APC recognizesserving governors as party leaders in their respective states. Yilwatda also said the party would support Fubara’s second-term ambition if…
Read More »Nine killed as gunmen attack bar in South Africa
By Deborah Nnamdi Nine people were killed and at least 10 others injured after gunmen opened fire at a tavern in the impoverished Bekkersdal township outside Johannesburg early Sunday, South African police said, marking the second deadly bar shooting in the country this month. The attack occurred shortly before 1:00…
Read More »ECOWAS declares state of emergency as political instability deepens in region
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has declared a state of emergency across the region amid escalating political instability, rising insecurity, and worsening humanitarian conditions. President of the ECOWAS Commission, Omar Touray, announced the decision on Tuesday during the 55th Session of the Mediation and Security Council at…
Read More »Ouattara sworn in for fourth term after controversial Ivory Coast election
President Alassane Ouattara was on Monday sworn in for a fourth term as leader of the Ivory Coast following an election from which his two main rivals were barred. The 83-year-old secured nearly 90 percent of the vote in the October 25 poll, which saw a turnout of just over…
Read More »Benin arrests 13 soldiers after foiled coup attempt
Photo: Benin President, Patrice Talon Around a dozen soldiers have been arrested in Benin following Sunday’s failed attempt to overthrow President Patrice Talon, military and security sources told AFP. One source said 13 people had been detained, all of them active-duty personnel except one former soldier believed to be among…
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