Nigeria’s government responds to Trump’s military action threat/in /by
The Trump administration’s announcement that it is planning potential military action in Nigeria and designating the country as a “country of particular concern” for religious freedom has triggered sharp rebuttals from the Nigerian government and mixed reactions from analysts and citizens.
Guinea-Bissau: Presidential campaign kicks off without main opposition party/in /by
President Umaro Sissoco Embaló appears as a favourite following the exclusion of the PAIGC.
Passengers stranded at Tanzanian airports as contested election disrupts air travel/in /by
Domestic flights were all cancelled and some international travellers were unable to retrieve flight details due to unavailability of internet.
Kenya’s Kilimo and Ethiopia’s Aderra win Istanbul Marathon/in /by
The 47th edition of the Istanbul Marathon took place on Sunday and included 41,000 participants.
Nigeria: 15% Petrol Import Duty Against Spirit of Deregulation – Oil Marketers/in /by
[Vanguard] Oil marketers have criticised the Federal Government's plan to impose a 15 per cent import duty on petrol, arguing that the proposal contradicts the principle of deregulation in the downstream petroleum sector.
Catholic Pope renews call for Sudan ceasefire and humanitarian corridors/in /by
He also called for prayers for Tanzania following the recent deadly election-related demonstrations.
Nigerian government dismisses Trump’s claim of Christian killings/in /by
President Bola Tinubu defended his country's protection of religious freedom.
Egypt’s immense new antiquities museum opens after two-decade build/in /by
Dignitaries, including prime ministers and presidents from around the world, descended on Cairo on Saturday to attend the long-delayed grand opening.
Landslide leaves at least 26 dead in western Kenya/in /by
Rescue operations continued on Sunday to find missing people in the hilly area of Chesongoch in Elgeyo-Marakwet County.
Hundreds of voodoo worshipers mark Day of the Dead in Haiti/in /by
Celebrations were more subdued following the passage of Hurricane Melissa and amid ongoing violence across the country.