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Nigeria: Hilda Baci’s record for largest pot of jollof rice confirmed by Guinness World Records
The 29-year-old chef and her team cooked close to 9 kilograms of jollof rice in Lagos last Friday.
Tanzania: Grip tightens around opposition as presidential election approaches
Tanzania's high court on Monday allowed Tundu Lissu's treason trial to proceed, the latest blow to the country's opposition.
Tanzania: grip tightens around opposition as presidential election approaches
Tanzania's high court on Monday allowed Tundu Lissu's treason trial to proceed, the latest blow to the country's opposition.
Vote counting underway in Malawi’s Presidential election
Vote counting has begun following the closure of polling stations at 14:00 GMT in Malawi's crucial presidential election.
Trump files $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times
President Donald Trump filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and four of its journalists on Monday, according to court documents. A spokesperson from the prestigious newspaper said that the suit had "no merit".
Malawians hope for change as they cast vote in presidential election
Malawians cast their votes on Tuesday in elections to choose a president, lawmakers and local government representatives
Somalia launches historic national strategy to combat IED threat
In a landmark move to address one of the most persistent threats to its security, Somalia has launched its first-ever National Counter-IED Strategy, praised by the United Nations as an “important step forward” in the fight against improvised explosives widely used by the Al-Shabaab militant group.
Cameroon’s youth stand at a crossroads ahead of the presidential election
Cameroonians will cast their ballot on 12 October 2025. The country's young people could play a decisive role in the election.
Oscar winner and champion of independent film, Robert Redford, dies at 89
Robert Redford, the Hollywood golden boy who became an Oscar-winning director, liberal activist and godfather for independent cinema under the name of one of his best-loved characters, died Tuesday at age 89.
Dangote refinery makes first US gasoline delivery, reshaping global energy flows
In a significant milestone for global energy markets, Nigeria’s massive Dangote refinery has successfully exported its first shipment of gasoline to the United States, with commodities giant Vitol and North American distributor Sunoco taking delivery this week.