Combined security forces descend on oil thieves, destroy refinery in Delta
A coordinated effort by security forces has resulted in the dismantling of an illegal oil refining operation in Owahwa community,...
Month: July 2023
Nigerian Senate appeals to NLC to halt planned strike
The Nigerian Senate has urgently appealed to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to reconsider its decision to go on a...
African leaders issue ultimatum to Niger junta
African leaders have united in their response to the recent coup in Niger, demanding that the junta cede power within...
Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko initiates hunger strike amidst arrest
Firebrand Senegalese opposition figure Ousmane Sonko declared on Sunday that he has commenced a hunger strike while in custody after...
Kenyan President Ruto rejects security negotiations with opposition amid ongoing protests
Kenyan President William Ruto has firmly stated that he will not negotiate Kenya's security with the opposition leader, Raila Odinga....
Thousands of Tuareg gather in Algerian desert oasis for ancient Sebeiba festival
A multitude of Tuareg people have gathered at the Sebeiba festival, an annual event that symbolizes the end of an...
African Union, EU up pressure on Niger coup leaders
The African Union demanded Niger's military "return to their barracks and restore constitutional authority" within 15 days as the EU...
Ninth Francophone games kick off amidst security concerns in Congo
The capital city of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kinshasa, is gearing up to host the highly anticipated ninth Francophone...
Community Op Ed: The new leadership keeping New York City Safe
As Mayor of New York, I know just how important public safety is to our city, and how important the...
Yemen’s capital embraces speciality coffee amidst wartime hardships
In the midst of war-torn Yemen's battered landscapes and tributes to fallen soldiers, an unexpected trend is emerging in the...
President Barrow receives award in Liberia
The Gambian President, Adams Barrow, has received an award in Liberia. Barrow was granted the esteemed Grand Cordon, Most Venerable...
Raila Odinga denounces unprecedented police brutality against protesters in Kenya
Kenya has been witnessing a series of anti-government and anti-expense protests, organized by the opposition coalition Azimio and led by...
Ghana’s central bank raises key lending rate to 30%
The central bank of Ghana announced a 50 basis points hike in its benchmark lending rate, raising it to 30%....
U.S. imposes sanctions on three Malian colonels over ties with Wagner group
The United States has taken significant economic measures by imposing sanctions on three Malian military officers, including the Minister of...
South African senior official criticizes US cluster bomb decision, predicts impact on Africa
A prominent figure in South Africa's national assembly, Deputy Speaker Solomon Lechesa Tsenoli, has expressed strong condemnation, stating that it...
Indian medicines blamed for 70 child deaths in Gambia
Last year, at least 70 children in Gambia lost their lives due to the consumption of four types of medicine...
Africa grapples with severe food insecurity, Speaker Abbas urges legislative solutions
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D, has expressed concern over the disproportionate burden of...
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen’s son set for pPower as succession plan unfolds
Cambodian leader Hun Sen is poised to secure victory after a reign of nearly four decades, while simultaneously laying the...
OpEd from Mayor’s Office: Protecting Our Youth from Flavored Vapes
One of my most sacred obligations as Mayor is keeping our children safe from harm. And one of the leading...
Soaring rent prices in Cairo pose challenges for Sudanese refugees
Sudanese refugees in Cairo are facing a daunting challenge as rent prices continue to surge, leaving many families struggling to...
Tunisia, European union finalize comprehensive partnership to address migration
Tunisia and the European Union (EU) have recently concluded negotiations and signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a "strategic...
Beloved Ethiopian cabaret Fendika escapes demolition, preserving cultural legacy
Fendika, an iconic nightclub steeped in Ethiopia's traditional cabaret culture, narrowly avoided its impending demolition, giving a sigh of relief...
Controversial Kenyan preacher acquitted in trafficking case, dubbed ‘miracle baby’ pastor
A Kenyan court acquitted a self-proclaimed preacher, Gilbert Deya, who had gained notoriety for his claims of enabling infertile couples...
Senegal opposition leader Ousmane Sonko holds noisy but peaceful protest
Senegal's opposition leader Ousmane Sonko led a protest by banging pots and pans after authorities blocked a rally where he...
Israel’s Netanyahu discharged after night in hospital
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was discharged from Sheba medical centre near Tel Aviv on Sunday after being admitted for...
Concerns mount over Syrian government’s proposed control on aid to rebel-held areas
The Syrian government's decision to allow aid into rebel-held areas following the expiration of a United Nations mechanism has raised...
Sri Lanka makes strong comeback in Galle Test with De Silva Mathews leading Way
Dhananjaya de Silva and Angelo Mathews showcased their batting prowess with impressive half-centuries, guiding Sri Lanka from a shaky start...
Yemen’s abandoned oil Tanker poses imminent environmental threat as UN commences risky operation
In a race against time to prevent a looming environmental catastrophe, a dilapidated oil tanker stranded off the coast of...
Iconic British-French celebrity Jane Birkin passes away at 76
Renowned singer, actress, and fashion icon Jane Birkin, known for her influential presence in both British and French entertainment, has...
Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff calls defeat “wake-up call”
Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff expressed his frustration, likening their defeat to chasing ghosts for 20 minutes. The South African Rugby...
Sudanese refugees in Libya plead for UN assistance amid desperate circumstances
Sudanese refugees who sought refuge in Libya due to the relentless violence in their homeland have appealed to the United...
South African army deployed as mystery truck attacks plague multiple provinces
South Africa has taken decisive action by deploying the army in response to a series of mysterious truck attacks across...
Libya’s Sharara, El Feel oilfields resumes on Saturday evening
Libya's Sharara and El Feel oilfields have resumed production on Saturday evening, according to an announcement made by the Libyan...
Tunisian rights groups demand urgent aid, Shelter for stranded migrants
Tunisian rights groups have issued a call for immediate emergency aid and shelter for migrants who were expelled from Sfax...
Bangladesh emerges victorious over Afghanistan despite Janat’s hat-trick
Sylhet, Bangladesh - In a thrilling encounter at the Sylhet International Stadium, Bangladesh secured a narrow two-wicket victory against Afghanistan...
Opposition leader Ousmane Sonko urges protests following ban on nomination rally
Ousmane Sonko, the prominent opposition leader of Senegal, has called for peaceful protests after authorities prohibited a planned rally aimed...
South Africa’s EFF open to coalition to oust long-ruling ANC
South Africa's radical leftwing Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have expressed their openness to forming a grand coalition with centrists and...
South African ex-president Zuma in Russia for ‘health reasons’ – spokesman
Former South African President Jacob Zuma, who was ousted in 2018 due to corruption charges and currently faces prosecution, is...
UN mission in Libya expresses concern over surge in abductions, detentions
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (Manul) has raised alarm over the escalating cases of abductions, detentions, and enforced...
Solomon Islands collaborates with China to strengthen policing, cybersecurity
The Solomon Islands has refuted claims by Australia and other nations that its policing agreement with Beijing poses a threat...
Doctors stage historic walkout in UK’s National Health Service, raising concerns for patient safety
Hospital doctors in England carried out the largest walkout in the history of the UK's publicly funded National Health Service...
Eric Adams’ Community Op Ed: Keeping Our Communities Safe: One Young Person at a Time
The old saying, ‘Prevention is better than cure’ is truer than ever today. There are many problems that we face...
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu chosen as new head of ECOWAS
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has been elected as the leader of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This...
Tragedy strikes NYC as Yemeni American Community elder falls victim to fatal shooting
In a deeply distressing turn of events, a member of the Yemeni American Community (YAC) in New York City was...
Sri Lanka faces last chance for economic recovery, warns Central Bank chief
Nandalal Weerasinghe, the Central Bank chief entrusted with rescuing Sri Lanka from its financial crisis, revealed that he had previously...
African startups face funding challenge in pursuit of sustainable innovation
Ethiopian startup Kubik, renowned for its groundbreaking technology that transforms plastic waste into construction blocks, has encountered significant obstacles in...
UN: Nigeria excluded from 12 African countries to receive malaria vaccine
Global Vaccine Alliance (GAVI), the World Health Organisation and the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Wednesday announced that 12 African...
Carbon ‘capture’ climate tech is booming and confusing
Humanity's failure to draw down planet-heating carbon dioxide emissions -- 41 billion tonnes in 2022 -- has thrust once-marginal options...
Severe hunger surges in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, UN warns
The United Nations has reported a significant increase in severe malnutrition cases in Ethiopia's war-ravaged Tigray region, predicting a further...
UN issues warning on impending El Nino impact
The United Nations (UN) has urged the global community to brace themselves for the consequences of the approaching El Nino...