Kinshasa priest engages DR Congo youth with rap music/in /by
Clad in his black cassock and energised by the frenetic beat, Jean-Pierre Mongambi, Kinshasa's "rapping priest", roamed underprivileged districts using rap to bring the gospel to the city's youth.
Central African Republic army denies coup rumours/in /by
For now, officials insist there has been no attempt to overthrow the government, describing the rumours as unfounded speculation rather than a genuine threat to the state.
MSF warns of ‘dangerous gaps’ in Ebola response in DR Congo/in /by
"Dangerous gaps" remain in efforts to rein in an Ebola outbreak that has killed more than 180 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Doctors Without Borders warned Monday.
Nigeria: NCDMB Plans 2.5mw CNG Power Plant for Oil & Gas Park Ahead of Q4 Start/in /by
[Leadership] The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has reaffirmed that the Nigerian Oil and Gas Park Scheme (NOGaPS), in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, will become operational by the fourth quarter of 2026.
World Cup fans claim online ticket scam leaves them locked out of stadium/in /by
More than a dozen people were waiting in line in front of the Atlanta Stadium when the game between Cape Verde and Spain started.
Abdullah Ibrahim, South Africa’s World-Renowned Jazz Maestro, Dies at 91/in /by
Legendary South African pianist and composer Abdullah Ibrahim has died at 91, leaving behind a remarkable musical legacy shaped by exile, resistance and cultural identity. Discovered by Duke Ellington, his compositions became synonymous with the anti-apartheid movement and global jazz.
Cape Verdeans celebrate stunning draw against Spain in World Cup debut/in /by
Pride and joy dominated the streets of Cape Verde on Monday as the country celebrated a stunning World Cup debut, after its national football team shut out heavily favoured Spain in a surprise 0-0 draw.
Ofori-Atta’s reported US residency approval raises questions amid Ghana corruption probe/in /by
Former Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has reportedly secured approval to continue the process of obtaining lawful permanent residency in the United States, according to claims made by his legal team.
Nigeria: Oil Revenue – Low Production Undermines Benefits of High Crude Oil Prices/in /by
[Vanguard] Nigeria lost an estimated $839.22 million in oil revenue in the first four months of 2026 after failing to meet its 1.5 million barrels per day (mbpd) crude oil production quota set by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), findings by Financial Vanguard have shown.
DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak tops 800 cases as death toll reaches 192/in /by
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ebola outbreak continues to worsen, with confirmed infections climbing to 808 and the death toll reaching 192. Health authorities are battling the spread across three eastern provinces while isolation and response efforts remain underway.