Uganda has officially declared itself free from the recent Ebola virus outbreak in the country, but a major outbreak of the deadly disease in nearby DRC is still going on. This raises the question of what the development entails for African travellers. According to the WHO and Africa CDC, Uganda had gone for 42 days […]
Twelve people have lost their lives, and many others are injured in wildfires that took place in northeastern Algeria amid strong winds and dryness as well as the heat of summer. The number of dead people has increased from an earlier reported number of two dead people, as the authorities stated that at least five […]
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is facing another leadership crisis after president Ibrahim Gusau, general secretary Mohammed Sanusi and the NFF executive committee members have announced that they have resigned, thus leaving Nigerian football without any elected leadership. Gusau announced his resignation at a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, where he indicated that his […]
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 […]
Military modifications on a Land Cruiser discovered in Sudan have led to further questions regarding how commercial supply chains lead to war zones and how this relates to Saudi customs clearance details for a Jeddah-based company. The findings from the investigation involved customs-clearance licence number 4401 belonging to Hussein Al-Yami Customs Clearance Establishment in Jeddah. […]
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 […]
Ghana has refused an amount of GH¢20 million ($1.8 million) aid from MTN Ghana that was supposed to assist in financing the evacuation of its citizens who were attacked and repatriated from South Africa due to xenophobia. The Ghanaian government has said that it is already well prepared financially to undertake the operation. The Ministry […]
There have been devastating flash floods and mudslides that have occurred on the border of Nepal-Tibet, claiming the lives of at least 160 people, with more than 1,500 missing in Nepal and China’s Tibet. This is the cause of a collapse in a part of the glacier high in the Himalayas, causing a surge of […]
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, […]
Nigeria is one step away from making one of the most significant discoveries in its offshore oil sector as the $21 billion Bonga Southwest/Aparo deep-water development is getting closer to Final Investment Decision. According to the deal between Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Shell, and their international partners, the development would have a […]
President Bola Tinubu has called for an immediate rescue operation in Niger State, Nigeria, following an attack by gunmen in a village that led to the deaths of more than 40 and fear of hundreds of others being kidnapped. This recent deadly attack, including one in a mosque, is among the most recent mass casualty […]
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 […]
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unanimously declared its support for the FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, thereby providing him a political boost amid increasing opposition to his rule. This follows his decision to abandon the controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise program aimed at raising revenues through private investments. As one of the most significant voting […]