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Deadly crush at Christmas funfair in Nigeria leaves 35 children dead

The police have arrested eight people, including the main organizer, Naomi Silekunola. President Bola Tinubu expressed condolences to the victims' families and called for an investigation

Driving Change: Diaspora Investments, Urban Farming, and Tourism Growth in Africa {Business Africa}

Malian Diaspora is Driving Sustainable Development Through Innovative Investments. Ciwara Capital is leveraging resources to boost agriculture, create jobs, and build climate resilience in Mali and as food insecurity grips Kenya, urban farming is trans...

Putin defends Russia’s role in Syria, denies failure

Russia’s military presence in Syria, including its air and naval bases, remains central to its regional strategy, with Putin reiterating that Moscow’s long-term goals align with maintaining stability and influence in the Middle East.

Chagos Islands: Mauritius questions agreement with UK

Under the deal, the U.K.-U.S. naval and bomber base on the largest of the islands, Diego Garcia, would remain under U.K. control for at least 99 years.

D-8 Summit: Leaders Address Gaza, Syria instability

In his opening remarks, el-Sissi warned that Israel's ongoing war in Gaza, its spillover into Lebanon, and recent developments in Syria "will have repercussions that will affect everyone, politically and economically."

Paul Pogba’s brother sentenced for extorting France star

A judge had ordered Mathias Pogba and five other men to stand trial following an investigation into whether Pogba was the target of extortion by his brother Mathias and childhood friends in 2022

Ex-Minister sentenced to five years for corruption in Guinea

Diané, who served under ex-President Alpha Condé from 2015 to 2021, must also pay a $58.5 million fine, and his properties in Conakry and Kankan, along with his bank accounts, will be seized by the state.

Activists and families protest unlawful deaths of children in Rio

NGO Rio de Paz held a protest on Copacabana beach on Wednesday demanding answers from the state government on violent deaths of children in Rio de Janeiro.

Eskom reports R55 billion loss, predicts profit by 2025

the embattled utility is optimistic about its future, forecasting a profit of over R10 billion for the fiscal year ending March 2025