Nigeria approves recruitment of 28,000 soldiers to tackle rising insecurity
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu on Thursday approved the recruitment of 28,000 military personnel to "strengthen national security", as the country battles a myriad of conflicts.
‘Postponing the inevitable’: South Africa opposition reacts to Ramaphosa impeachment ruling
South Africa's opposition reacted angrily on Friday after a court suspended impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over the Phala Phala cash scandal.
Lagos beach break becoming too expensive for locals
Much of the 180-kilometre-long coastline is being privatised for exclusive urban residences and public-private enterprise.
Fleeing attack, Centrafricans try to ‘survive till help arrives’
In a makeshift tent covered in a torn tarp, Zakaria Hassan tried to make his baby son more comfortable after they fled fighting near the Central African Republic's border with Sudan
Six candidates to replace Guterres at top of UN debate in New York
The six candidates vying to replace the outgoing head of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, were grilled by diplomats, UN employees and civil society representatives on Thursday during a debate at the UN headquarters in New York.
Armoured fighters storm Denmark’s Spøttrup Castle for IMCF world championship
Nearly 600 armoured fighters from 30 countries have gathered at Denmark's Spøttrup Castle for the International Medieval Combat Federation (IMCF) World Championship, turning one of Scandinavia's best-preserved medieval fortresses into an arena for full-contact historical combat.
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Resumes Petrol Loading in Naira At N1,215 Per Litre
[Vanguard] ·As depots, filling stations adjust prices
South African court pauses President Cyril Ramaphosa’s impeachment process
The president had sought to stay the inquiry pending a legal review of a report finding he had a case to answer in the 'Farmgate' scandal.
Wildfire emergency near Madrid forces over 10,000 to flee as Spain sounds alarm
Civil Guard officers, firefighters and the Military Emergency Unit battle fierce wildfires near Madrid, with more than 10,000 people evacuated amid extreme heat.
Wildfire emergency near Madrid forces over 10,000 to flee as Spain sounds alarm
Civil Guard officers, firefighters and the Military Emergency Unit battle fierce wildfires near Madrid, with more than 10,000 people evacuated amid extreme heat.