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As part of peace deal, Rwanda agrees to economic framework

Aaliyah Aamir August 3, 2025

Rwanda The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have agreed on terms of economic cooperation in several sectors, as the two countries move towards delivering on a peace deal signed in June. The tenets agreed on Friday summarise a regional economic integration framework, which

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Nigerian novelist Chimamanda, decry hardship

Dooyum Naadzenga August 3, 2025

Nigeria When celebrated author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie speaks, millions listen—and this time, her words are ringing louder than ever as she draws attention to a crisis gripping the heart of Nigeria.  In what can be described as a heartfelt interview with Channels Television’s Amazing Africans, Adichie described an unsettling shift: the slow, painful collapse of

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Military seizes Ak-47, deadly weapons from herdsmen in Nigeria’s Benue north

Dooyum Naadzenga August 3, 2025

Nigeria Nigerian troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) – a joint security task force, have struck a blow against suspected armed herdsmen terrorizing farming communities in Benue State by recovering an AK-47 rifle and ammunition during a clearance patrol in Tse Adudu yesterday. Sky News Africa obtained that, the operation targeted criminal elements accused of […]

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Why Ex-Malian PM was charged

Saad Huzaifa August 3, 2025

Mali A former prime minister of Mali has been charged with “undermining the credibility of the state” following a social media post about his visits to political prisoners, according to a prosecutor. Moussa Mara held the post of prime minister for a brief eight months from 2014 until 2015. He was previously summoned for questioning […]

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South African’s Finance Minister issues final warning to richest city

Andrew Mbeki August 3, 2025

South Africa Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has reportedly given City of Joburg mayor Dada Morero two weeks to devise a plan to stem wasteful spending or face intervention. According to the Sunday Times, Godongwana sent a letter to Morero at the end of July, lambasting his running of the city and its budget. Eskom was […]

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Nigerians questions oil managing coy over missing N210 trillion

Dooyum Naadzenga August 3, 2025

Nigeria  Nigeria’s oil wealth, managed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has been rocked by a staggering scandal involving N210 trillion unaccounted for over the six years from 2017 to 2023.  The figure emerged from a forensic audit scrutinized by the Senate Committee on Public Accounts in June 2025, triggering a fierce political […]

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Nigeria’s Benue north cries out for global justice against ethnic cleansing

Dooyum Naadzenga August 3, 2025

Nigeria In this narrative of despair and resilience, the hope remains that Benue’s cries will break through the walls of indifference. The global community must heed this plea—not as a distant tragedy, but as a shared human imperative to stop the erasure, to restore dignity, and to protect a vibrant people on the brink of […]

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Nigerian Nurses calls off strike

Jude Owuamannam August 3, 2025

Nigeria The Nurses’ union said in a statement Saturday that the strike was being called off following a deal with Nigeria’s government. Nurses in public hospitals had gone on a ‘warning strike’ on July 30, demanding higher pay, better working condition and increased staffing. In a statement, the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives

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Opinion: My Leader, My Leader: A Journey Through Leadership and Loyalty.

admin August 3, 2025

Nigeria The Dying Spirit of Progressivism In the ever-evolving political landscape of Nigeria, many progressive ideals have faced overwhelming challenges, particularly in the southwestern region. The decade of the 2000s marked a tumultuous period for democratic governance, marred by political deception and a systemic erosion of hope among the progressive populace. The

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South Africa dialogues with Trump over Tariff

Andrew Mbeki August 3, 2025

South Africa South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday pledged to pursue all diplomatic efforts to safeguard national interests, as a 30-percent tariff imposed by the United States is set to take effect. According to a statement released by the presidency, South Africa will continue to negotiate with the United States regarding the 30 percent […]