Explosion at Turkish Ammunition Factory Kills 12/in /by
The blast occurred at 8:25 local time in the capsule production section. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya ruled out sabotage, while the cause remains under investigation.
Nigeria sets up emergency response centre amid rise in Lassa fever cases/in /by
After recording 190 deaths from Lassa fever this year, Nigeria has set up an emergency response centre in a bid to control the outbreak. A viral hemorrhagic illness, Lassa fever can cause headaches, fever, and in serious cases, death.
Nigeria: ‘No Regret For Removing Subsidy’ – Tinubu/in /by
[Premium Times] The policies have engineered Nigeria's worst cost-of-living crises in a generation.
Mozambique court confirms presidential election results/in /by
The Constitutional Council acknowledged irregularities in the election but ruled they did not significantly alter the results.
Santa brings food and joy to displaced children in DR Congo/in /by
A group of volunteers accompanied Santa to the Buhimba displaced persons camp, near Goma in North Kivu, where they cooked hundreds of meals.
Global Conflicts: A Year of Devastation and Uncertain Paths to Peace/in /by
What do we learn from politico-military and economic alliance between Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger? 202 was marked by the signing of a mutual defense treaty by the Sahel states. They also aligned their counter terrorism efforts and attitude to French presence on their soil.
2024 Sports Review: Ivory Coast win AFCON, African sports shine/in /by
The year began with a major surprise from the host Ivory Coast winning the Africa Cup of Nations after beating the mighty Super Eagles of Nigeria. This review also looks at the Paris Olympics with notable names like Botswana’s Tebogo. Other events of the year include boxing and the AFCON 2025.
Egypt and Somalia meet to discuss Red Sea and developments in Somaliland/in /by
Egypt's foreign minister discussed Red Sea and developments in Somaliland with his Somali counterpart on Monday during bilateral talks in Cairo.
France observes national day of mourning for victims of Cyclone Chido/in /by
France observed a national day of mourning Monday in honor of the victims of Cyclone Chido, which devastated the French overseas department of Mayotte earlier this month.
As cholera fears grow in Mayotte, France observes national mourning/in /by
French troops and firefighters are working around the clock in Mayotte, which was devastated by Cyclone Chido, the worst storm to strike the region in 90 years.