Seko Fofana to return to League 1 after signing with Rennes
Seko Fofana is set to return to League 1 after signing an agreement with French team Rennes. The 28-year-old midfielder has been with Saudi Pro League club Al Ettifaq, on loan from Al Nassr.
Nigeria to launch credit guarantee firm to boost economy
“This initiative will strengthen the confidence of the financial system, expand credit access, and support underserved groups such as women and youth,”
Nigeria: NNPC Turned Down Dangote’s $750m to Manage Nigeria’s Refineries – Obasanjo
[Vanguard] Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has disclosed that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) rejected a $750 million offer from billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote.
Syrians assess destruction in third-largest city Homs
After the fall of the Assad regime in early December, Syrian returnees face scenes of desolation in Homs, Syria's third largest city and a key centre of the revolution.
Pope urges debt relief for poorer nations
As he addressed the faithful in a new year's mass, Pope Francis called on wealthy nations to cancel or decrease the debts of poorer countries. During his speech, the Pontiff also touched upon conflict and abortion.
Residents in war-torn Sudan hope to reunite with loved ones in new year
Since the conflict in Sudan broke out in 2023, many families in the country have been torn apart. Some are hoping that the new year will see them reunite with their loved ones.
Nigeria: Issues in the Ogoni Oil Spill Cleanup
[This Day] The agency saddled with the exercise should be investigated
South Sudan receives 1.1 mln vaccines to contain cholera spread
A cholera outbreak was declared in October in a border town between Sudan and South Sudan, but it has since spread to six of the country's 10 states. The most affected groups are those displaced from their homes by floods and refugees from Sudan
Rabat’s green spaces offer residents an escape from urban life
The Moroccan capital has an abundance of parks and outdoor spaces, such as the urban forest in the Agdal neighborhood, the Botanical and Andalusian Gardens, and the vast green spaces here along the corniche
Dancing in the street: Kenyan capital emerges as content creation hub
Leveraging technology, young Kenyans are tapping into social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to stay ahead. On Sundays, groups of young people can be seen gathering with cameras, dancing in coordinated moves before uploading their content to these platforms