Israeli airstrike kills family of Al-Jazeera’s Chief Correspondent in Gaza
An Israeli airstrike has struck the family of Wael Al-Dahdouh, Al-Jazeera's chief correspondent in Gaza, resulting in the tragic loss...
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China to send youngest-ever crew to space station
China will send its youngest-ever crew of astronauts to the Tiangong space station this week, officials said Wednesday, as Beijing...
Some S.African miners return to surface after underground dispute
Some of the miners who stayed underground for more than two days in a standoff between rival South African labour...
Kenya’s central bank chief says currency overvalued
Kenya's central bank chief has said that the country's currency, currently trading at record lows, has been overvalued for several...
Lebanon’s Hezbollah leader holds talks with Hamas, Palestine jihad figures
The leader of Lebanon’s Hezbollah group has held talks on Wednesday with senior Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad figures in...
Nigeria: Court dethrones Pastor Ghandi as Soun of Ogbomoso
In a stunning and unprecedented turn of events, the Oyo State High Court has made a landmark decision, dethroning Pastor...
Hundreds of S.African miners remain underground in union dispute
More than 500 miners in South Africa have remained underground for over 36 hours in a standoff between rival labour...
South Africa will never ‘clip wings’ of ‘free spirit’ De Kock
South Africa stand-in captain Aiden Markram paid tribute to Quinton de Kock on Tuesday, describing the match-winning batsman as a...
Kuwaiti businessman sentenced to 7 years imprisonment, fined 128m Dinars in real estate scam, money laundering case
In a landmark ruling, a prominent Kuwaiti businessman has been sentenced to seven years behind bars and fined a staggering...
Egypt grants license for local electric car factory, production set to begin by end of 2024
In a significant development for the automotive industry in Egypt, the Egyptian cabinet has officially granted a golden license to...
Nigerian doctor sentenced to life imprisonment for rape
The Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court, situated in Ikeja, delivered a verdict on Tuesday that sent shockwaves...
Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: New York City is Back – With More Jobs Than Ever
Less than two years ago, I was sworn in as the 110th mayor of New York City. Our city was...
Kenyan shilling plummets to historic low of 150 to dollar amid economic challenges
The Kenyan shilling has reached a historic low, plummeting to 150 shillings to the dollar, adding to the economic woes...
Nigeria: Student loan scheme to commence January 2024 — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has declared that the student loan programme would commence full operation in January 2024. Mr Tinubu announced...
Raila Odinga vows to continue advocating for Kenyan rights
In a resolute declaration, Azimio leader Raila Odinga has affirmed his unwavering commitment to championing the rights of Kenyan citizens....
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, pledges to restore Ashanti Kingdom’s glory amid concerns of money-driven leadership
In a resolute declaration, the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has vowed to reclaim the Ashanti Kingdom's rightful place, citing...
Tragedy strikes in joyous birthday celebration, boat accident claims 4 lives
A joyous birthday celebration quickly turned into a heart-wrenching tragedy as a leisurely boat ride on the serene waters of...
President William Ruto attends inspiring church service at Revival Sanctuary of Glory Church
In a significant event today, President H.E William Ruto graced the congregation at the Revival Sanctuary of Glory Church in...
Fresh aid enters Gaza as Israel steps up strikes
A 17-truck aid convoy entered Gaza from Egypt on Sunday as Israel intensified strikes on the Palestinian enclave facing a...
JCRC BridgesNY fellows explore Senegal’s rich history, art at Villa des Art in Dakar
In a remarkable cultural exchange initiative, the JCRC BridgesNY Fellows embarked on a profound journey into the rich history of...
Gambia strongly condemns Israeli military operations in Gaza, calls for peace conference, solution
In a powerful statement, the government of the Republic of The Gambia has joined the international community, including the United...
President Tinubu’s legal maneuvers to block US agencies from disclosing records spark controversy
In a developing legal battle, Nigerian President,Bola Tinubu, has made an effort to thwart the release of records related to...
Nigeria: IGP convenes strategic security conferences retreat for senior officers
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, as part of his firm commitment to ensuring internal security stability and creating...
Biden to address US citizens on war support efforts
President Joe Biden is set to address the nation in a primetime speech from the Oval Office tonight, during which...
Government, stakeholders launch nationwide road clearing operation in Gambia
In a collaborative effort between The Gambia Police Force and various stakeholders, including line ministries and agencies, a nationwide road...
Gambia enhances security cooperation with Royal Canadian Mounted police
In a significant development aimed at bolstering international security ties, the Gambian Inspector General of Police, Abdoulie Sanyang, and his...
Brikama Area Council Corruption Scandal: Allegations, defense emerge amidst suspicion
In a startling turn of events, the Brikama Area Council has been rocked by a corruption scandal that has led...
Tiwa Savage postpones first-ever headline show in London due to health reasons
Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage, has been forced to postpone her eagerly anticipated inaugural headline show in London due to ongoing...
Nigeria reiterates commitment to food security
The federal government has reiterated its resolve to reposition agriculture to its pride of place in national development to ensure...
OSMC reappoints Olawuyi as president
Osun State Muslim Community (OSMC) has reappointed Alhaji Mustafa Adeleke Olawuyi as its president This was disclosed in a statement...
President Tinubu appoints new NAHCON chief executive Officer
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Alhaji Jalal Ahmad Arabi to serve as the chairman and chief executive...
Community Op-Ed: Investing in clean, green public space for all New Yorkers
So much of New York City’s history was about changing the natural environment – cutting it down, clearing it out,...
Cameroon: Priest orders felling of tree for alleged witchcraft practices
On Sunday, October 14, 2023, the Parish Priest of St. Joseph Parish Binshua, Fr. Anthony, ordered Christians to cut the...
Egypt, France foreign ministers urge Gaza aid
As the conflict between Israel and Hamas enters its tenth day with no ceasefire in sight, the foreign ministers of...
Ghana, South Africa announce visa waiver agreement for ordinary passport holders
In a historic move, the governments of Ghana and South Africa have jointly declared a visa waiver for holders of...
Gambian police personnel complete community policing training in Botswana
In a significant step towards improving law enforcement and community engagement, a team of seven personnel from The Gambia Police...
Super Eagles secure first friendly victory in 5 years, defeat Mozambique
In a thrilling football match held on Monday, the Nigerian national team, popularly known as the Super Eagles, celebrated a...
Nigerian gubernatorial candidate, Dino Melaye, pledges to recruit graduates into Agriculture
Nigerian gubernatorial candidate, Dino Melaye, has made a commitment to enhance Kogi State's agricultural sector by recruiting graduates. Dino Melaye,...
Scores of terrorists neutralized in Nigerian air strikes
In a significant counterterrorism operation, the Nigerian Air Force announced on Sunday that it had successfully conducted a series of...
NDLEA nabs two wanted drug barons, others for ingesting 175 wraps of heroin
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) has taken into custody two wanted heads of transnational criminal organisations with multi-billion-naira...
Nigerian Shia Muslim cleric, Sheikh Zakzaky, receives honorary doctorate from University of Tehran
The University of Tehran on Saturday bestowed an honorary doctorate upon Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, a prominent Shia Muslim cleric from...
Kenyan authorities arrest fake lawyer who won all 26 cases handled in court
Kenyan authorities have apprehended a fraudulent lawyer, Brian Mwenda, who managed to secure victories in all 26 cases he purportedly...
Gambia, Senegal organize economic forum to strengthen bilateral ties, promote investment
The Republic of The Gambia, in collaboration with the Gambia Investment and Export Promotion Agency (GIEPA) and the Agence Nationale...
International observers praise Liberia on peaceful vote
Observers from the African Union, the West African regional bloc ECOWAS and the European Union on Thursday congratulated Liberia for...
Ghana president seeks coalition to fight W.Africa ‘terrorism’
Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo on Thursday called for a "global coalition of democracies" to fight violent extremist groups in West...
Hosts Ivory Coast to face Nigeria in AFCON group
Hosts Ivory Coast were joined in Group A by Nigeria in the draw for the Africa Cup of Nations in...
Senegal awash in plastic from popular water sachets
Moussa Ndoye, a 28-year-old beachgoer in Senegal's capital Dakar, gulps down the water from two plastic sachets in quick succession...
Fate of Niger’s deposed president unclear after 80 days detained
Niger's ousted president Mohamed Bazoum, who was overthrown by military leaders on July 26, faces his 80th day in detention...
Vote counting under way in Liberia a day after elections
Vote counting was under way in Liberia on Wednesday, a day after citizens voted on whether to re-elect football legend...
South Africa toying with ‘smart’ but controversial 7-1 bench
As South Africa weigh up their options before naming their team for Sunday's World Cup quarter-final against hosts France, one...