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Nigeria will use the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi as an opportunity to strengthen trade, investment and technological ties in an effort to secure greater influence in the Global South. A delegation led by Vice President Kashim Shettima will represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the September 12-13 summit, where Nigeria participates as […]
Parliament of Nigeria has stopped all official visits and legislative interactions with South Africa following continued xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African nationals in the country. The National Assembly announced on September 11 that the lawmakers, committees, officials, and other staff members would not engage in any parliamentary interaction organized by South Africans until […]
The military uprising that took place in Niamey in Niger has revealed mounting tensions within the military, making one wonder if General Abdourahamane Tiani’s administration will manage to keep the soldiers fighting the insurgent groups loyal to his regime. The botched mutiny that took place on August 29 involved soldiers seizing parts of Air Base […]
Zambia Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in today as president of the nation for his second five-year term after winning a controversial election held on August 13 amid treason accusations against his major opponent, Brian Mundubile. The re-elected president secured nearly 60% of the total votes cast, according to the electoral body, while Mundubile secured a […]
President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, goes to the Western Cape High Court on Monday to contest the Section 89 Independent Panel report that may decide the progress of the impeachment proceedings of the Phala Phala matter by Parliament. The legal fight is a further test for the president since he wishes for the report […]
A 37-year-old man has been arrested over allegations of being involved in an alleged R635 million Tembisa Hospital tender fraud, and South African authorities are preparing to take him to court for this. The arrest comes in the wake of investigations of alleged corruption and financial misconduct over procurement in Tembisa Hospital in Gauteng. The […]
The political crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo becomes deeper as the opposition rejects the national dialogue called by the president. The question arises of whether it is possible for the country to achieve a consensus at home as the negotiations about the M23 conflict go on. The opposition coalition known as the Article […]
Kenya is heading for another season of tax anger, and this time the timing is more critical than ever. With the 2027 election drawing near, the government’s push for more tax revenue has reopened wounds that never fully healed. For South African readers, who are no strangers to public outcries over fuel levies and hikes […]
Niamey City in Niger experienced gunshots and explosions on August 29 following an attack by mutinous soldiers who were said to be targeting strategic points such as the city’s main airport and presidential palace. This is yet another critical internal crisis for the military regime headed by Gen. Abdourahamane Tiani, who took control in the […]
Zambia opposition leaders Brian Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu have been placed under police custody following an investigation into their treason offence amid the disputed presidential election. According to the Zambia Police Service, the two opposition leaders had been arrested, interrogated, and statements of warning and caution have been documented. The police failed […]
Emmanuel Nchimbi, Tanzania’s vice-president, has submitted his resignation letter while serving less than a year in office amid rumors of increasing political rifts with President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Emmanuel Nchimbi, who is 54 years old, said in his resignation letter that he has decided to honor the wishes of the president. The news of Nchimbi […]
President-Elect of Zambia Hakainde Hichilema is set to take the oath of office on September 1 amid the ongoing unresolved issue of whether a petition against his election was duly filed or not. According to the Zambian government, the seven-day window allowed for challenging the election results under the Constitution has elapsed without receiving a […]
The corruption trial against Ken Ofori-Atta has been delayed until September 29, 2026. The prosecution authorities continue their attempts to bring the former finance minister to the USA court. Mr. Ofori-Atta is being charged with 28 counts of corruption and other corruption-related crimes for the revenue assurance arrangements entered into between Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited […]
Election-related procurement problems have led to the temporary suspension of a KSh 6.5 billion tender by Kenya, creating even more fears as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections. IEBC has vehemently denied any accusations that the tender criteria were rigged in favor of the South Korean firm Miru Systems Ltd. “I want to […]
More than 150 suspected terrorists, including commanders, combatants, and associates, have given themselves up to the military in the north-eastern part of Nigeria. This is because of the ongoing pressure exerted on the terrorist groups in the region through operations conducted by the Joint Task Force North-East Operation Hadin Kai. These operations involve intelligence-driven campaigns […]
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is gearing up for a historic trial after confirming all 17 charges against former SDF commander Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri. This will be the first-ever ICC trial regarding the situation in Libya involving war crimes and crimes against humanity. Why is the Case Important? The case has been confirmed […]
A wide-ranging crackdown against organised cybercrime gangs has led to the arrest of 58 individuals in 22 countries and six continents, as Interpol targets criminal gangs accused of conducting romance, cryptocurrency, investment and other financial scams. This particular crackdown, dubbed Operation Jackal IV, targeted West African crime syndicates, particularly the Nigerian-based Black Axe syndicate, which, […]
Military commander of Uganda, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has declared that he will contest for the presidency in the 2031 general elections, thus bringing Uganda’s political succession once again into national discussion. This was announced by Kainerugaba on August 25, as he predicted winning the general elections in a landslide margin. He added that his father, […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged that those involved in violent xenophobic attacks against immigrants will be arrested as pressure increases on the government concerning the violence. The president was speaking at Parliament, where he pledged that those responsible for the attacks will be arrested and face prosecution. He added that the government will not allow […]
The courtrooms in Zambia were closed on the last day for challenging the outcome of the presidential elections in the country. It sparked concern over justice and the future of the election, which is contested. The Supreme Court and the Constitutional Court of the country were included among the closed courts as the opponent was […]