Africa
Reps demand Jonathan’s rescue as Nigeria condemns Guinea-Bissau coup
By Deborah Nnamdi The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to deploy all diplomatic channels to secure the safe return of former President Goodluck Jonathan, who is reportedly trapped in Guinea-Bissau following a military coup in the country. Jonathan was in the West African nation as part of…
Read More »African Union calls for urgent action in insurgency-hit Mali
Photo: ISWAP operatives African Union has called for an urgent international response, including intelligence-sharing, to address worsening security conditions in Mali, where insurgents are imposing a fuel blockade and kidnapping foreigners. An Al Qaeda-linked jihadist group active in West Africa’s Sahel region has blocked fuel imports since September, attacking convoys of tankers…
Read More »12 feared dead as plane crashes in Kenya
A small aircraft travelling from Kenya’s coastal town of Diani to the Maasai Mara National Park crashed early Tuesday, leaving all 12 people on board feared dead. The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), in a statement, confirmed that the plane went down around 5:30 a.m. local time (0230 GMT) while…
Read More »Ghana returns to single-digit inflation for first time in four years
Ghana’s consumer price inflation has dropped to single digits for the first time since August 2021, marking a major milestone in the country’s economic recovery. The year-on-year inflation rate eased to 9.4 percent in September 2025, down from 11.5 percent in August, extending a nine-month streak of declines, according to…
Read More »EU unveils €545m renewable energy package to power Africa’s clean energy transition
The European Union (EU) has announced a €545 million package to expand renewable energy investments across nine African countries, aimed at boosting electrification, modernising power grids, and improving access to clean energy. The announcement was made via video message at the Global Citizen Festival, held on the sidelines of the…
Read More »Nigeria among Africa’s highest in road traffic deaths — WHO Report
By Deborah Nnamdi Nigeria has been ranked among the countries with the highest road traffic deaths in Africa, with 21.4 deaths per 100,000 people, according to the World Health Organization’s Global Status Report on Road Safety 2023. The statistic was highlighted on Tuesday in Abuja during a joint press briefing…
Read More »West Africa to witness spectacular total lunar eclipse on Sunday night
Residents of Nigeria and several other West African nations are in for a rare celestial treat on Sunday, September 7, as a total lunar eclipse illuminates the night sky from 8:00 PM West Africa Time. The eclipse, expected to last approximately 83 minutes, will transform the Moon into a deep…
Read More »President Mahama dismisses Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo over misconduct allegations
By Deborah Nnamdi President John Dramani Mahama has officially removed Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo from office, following the conclusion of a judicial inquiry that found evidence of “stated misbehaviour.” The decision, confirmed by the presidency late Monday, marks a dramatic development in Ghana’s judicial history, making Torkornoo the first chief…
Read More »Ghana, Nigeria negotiate power-for-gas barter deal
Ghana is in talks to export electricity to Nigeria in exchange for natural gas, according to Energy Minister John Jinapor. Currently, Ghana imports Nigerian gas through the West African Gas Pipeline, using it to generate around 25% of its electricity. With surplus capacity from its hydro and thermal plants, Ghana…
Read More »Nigeria ranks 116th in 2025 CGHI, trails behind top African peers
Nigeria has been ranked 116th out of 113 countries in the 2025 edition of the Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI), a global benchmark that evaluates the effectiveness and capability of national governments. The report, released by the Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG), highlights persistent governance challenges in Nigeria and notes…
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