Gambian police foil highway robbery, arrest Suspect, recover stolen Mercedes Benz
The Gambian police have achieved a breakthrough in their crackdown on a notorious robbery gang terrorizing commuters along the Sukuta-Jabang...
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Nigerian president cancels scheduled events to honor victims of stampedes in two states
In a profound show of empathy, President Bola Tinubu cancelled all his scheduled events in Lagos today, including his much-anticipated...
Tinubu assures Nigerians hunger, poverty will soon end
President Bola Tinubu has expressed confidence that hunger and poverty in Nigeria will soon be eradicated with the successful implementation...
Early results show voters back new Gabon constitution
Gabon military rulers announced their new constitution had been overwhelmingly approved in a referendum, according to provisional results it published...
Former AFCON champions Ghana’s failure to qualify, Comoros,Mali secure Spots
Ghana’s hopes of a return to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) were dashed on Friday after they were held...
MPs protest mistreatment of Ugandans in DR Congo
Members of the foreign affairs committee of parliament have asked the National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of Congo to...
Botswana welcomes a new era as Duma Boko is sworn in as president
Botswana celebrated a historic moment as Duma Boko took the presidential oath, marking a new chapter for the country after...
New President of Botswana lifts visa ban on Julius Malema, invites EFF leader for inauguration
South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema, has been invited to attend the inauguration of Botswana’s new president,...
ECOWAS citizens in The Gambia collaborate with ECOWAS mission for anti-drug sensitization
In a proactive effort to educate ECOWAS citizens in The Gambia on the dangers of drug trafficking and abuse, the...
BW Energy, partners sign new offshore exploration contracts in Gabon
BW Energy has announced two new production sharing contracts (PSCs) for offshore exploration in Gabon, expanding its regional footprint. The...
Kenya’s deputy president sacked over corruption charges
Kenyan Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, has been removed from office marking the first impeachment of a deputy president under the...
UN envoy urges South Sudan to ‘make transition extension count’
UN Special Representative for South Sudan, Nicholas Haysom held his first press briefing today (9 Oct) after the country’s leaders...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Op-Ed: Keeping New Yorkers Safe and Warm This Fall and Winter
New Yorkers deserve safe, warm, and comfortable living conditions during fall and winter, and the city is here to make...
Zimbabwe’s government begins compensating farmers, step towards agricultural revival
Zimbabwe's government has announced the distribution of an initial $20 million in compensation to both local black and foreign white...
Kenyan Women Engineers committee seeks greater inclusion in policy formulation
The chairperson of Kenyan Women Engineers Committee, Engr. Jennifer Gache has canvassed the inclusion of engineers in Nigeria’s policy formulation...
Kenya boosts Haiti’s security efforts with additional 600 police officers
Kenya has pledged to send 600 more police officers to Haiti in the coming weeks, bolstering efforts to combat the...
Cyber Security Authority licenses service providers,professionals to boost digital resilience
In a significant step towards strengthening Ghana’s cybersecurity framework, the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has licensed 18 Cybersecurity Service Providers...
French-Senegalese rapper S. Pri Noir talks about his roots
Music festival Woodstower pulled out all the stops for its 25th edition held in Miribel, south-eastern France near the city...
Gabon’s transitional president receives draft of new constitution to
Gabon’s transitional President Brice Oligui Nguema was officially presented with a draft version of the country’s future constitution during a...
Egypt, Chad unite on Sudan crisis
Egypt's Foreign Minister, Badr Abdelatty, and Chad's Foreign Minister, Abderaman Koulamallah, held a pivotal meeting on the sidelines of the...
West Africa declares war on corruption, President Tinubu champions ECOWAS anti-graft initiative
In a historic move to eradicate corruption across West Africa, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria has called on ECOWAS...
Rwandan referee Jean de Dieu Mukundiyukuri makes olympic history in Beach volleyball semi-finals
On Thursday, August 8, Jean de Dieu Mukundiyukuri etched his name in the annals of Olympic history by becoming the...
Google announces 8th cohort of ‘Google for Startups Accelerator Africa’
Google has officially unveiled the eighth cohort of its prestigious 'Google for Startups Accelerator Africa' program. This year's selection includes...
50 women in Chipata empowered with tailoring skills, tools
Fifty women from Chipata, Luangeni, and Chipangali have received certificates of completion for a comprehensive training program in tailoring and...
Bangladesh protests escalate, over 500 arrested as death toll rises
The situation in Bangladesh has taken a turn for the worse as protests against job quotas announced by the government...
Nigerian hairstylist arrested in India for smuggling cocaine disguised as bread
A Nigerian hairstylist, Onuoha Blessing, has been apprehended by the Anti-Narcotics Bureau in Hyderabad, Telangana State, for her alleged involvement...
Spanish prime minister summoned, Pedro Sanchez to testify in wife’s corruption probe
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has been summoned to provide testimony in an ongoing investigation centered around alleged corruption and...
Local shop owner found dead in Ekeki, Yenagoa
Yenagoa, Bayelsa State – In an unsettling turn of events, the quiet community of Ekeki in Yenagoa was rocked by...
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery explores alliances with Libya, Angola to secure crude oil supply
In an effort to overcome the challenges posed by domestic crude oil supplies, Nigeria's Dangote Refinery, Africa's largest refinery built...
Ghana: High Court warns politicians not to rely on courts to determine election results
Justice Anna Taylor of the High Court has warned that politicians should not expect the courts to pronounce winners in...
ECOWAS, UNECA leaders collaborate to foster peace, stability, development in West Africa
In a significant diplomatic encounter, His Excellency Dr. Omar Alieu TOURAY, Chairman of the ECOWAS Commission, and His Excellency Claver...
54 African nations unite for African Military Games in Nigeria
Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, and 51 other African countries have committed to sending troops to Nigeria for the 2nd Africa...
Nigerian government slaps Meta with $220m fine for violating consumer data laws
The Nigerian government has imposed a hefty fine of $220 million for its blatant disregard of consumer and data protection...
Banjul: Mayor Lowe engages stakeholders, commits to transforming challenges into opportunities
The Mayor of Banjul, Malick Lowe, has concluded a successful stakeholder consultation forum. Over the course of two days, participants...
48 teenage boys rescued from illegal circumcision camp in Zambia
Authorities in Zambia have rescued 48 boys from an illegal male circumcision camp, exposing the dangers and abuses associated with...
Villarruel stands firm, says ‘No colonial country can bully, intimidate Argentine citizens’
Argentina's Vice-President, Victoria Villarruel, has condemned the Western media's criticism of their alleged racist and homophobic chants during the Copa...
Nationwide strike looms as Nigerian Labour Congress condemns police brutality
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a strong warning to the Nigerian government, signaling the possibility of a nationwide...
ECOWAS workshop in Abuja focuses on enhancing key performance indicators
In a bid to enhance organizational performance and improve accountability, the Directorate of Strategic Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation convened a...
Kenyan police reinforcements in Haiti to tackle rampant gang violence
In a determined effort to combat the escalating violence and restore order in the strife-torn Caribbean nation of Haiti, a...
African football sensation Victor Osimhen secures blockbuster move to PSG
Nigerian international and Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has reached a groundbreaking agreement with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). This transfer deal marks...
Kenya: Odinga urges prudence, cautions against calls for Ruto’s resignation
Kenyan opposition leader Mzee Raila Odinga has issued a cautionary message to anti-government protesters, urging them to reconsider their demand...
Banjul: Mayor Lowe hosts first-ever stakeholder consultation on volunteered local review
Mayor of Banjul, Malick Lowe, has held the first-ever important stakeholder consultation meeting on Volunteered Local Review (VLR), marking a...
Guinea Conakry: Opposition leaders arrested, detained amidst political unrest
In an exclusive interview with Africa Parrot and New York Parrot correspondents, Toure Mouloukou Souleymane, a core member of the...
Panic strikes as 4.7-magnitude earthquake rattles Nairobi, surrounding areas
A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Nairobi on the evening of Tuesday, July 16, 2024, sending waves of panic through the...
Floods devastate Yenagoa, residents plead for intervention
Residents of Yenagoa, particularly those living in flood-prone areas, are facing unprecedented challenges. The situation is dire for those residing...
Department of Defence gears up for opening of parliament in South Africa
Excitement is in the air as the Department of Defence in South Africa prepares for the highly anticipated opening of...
Chaos in Kenya as police deploy tear gas to quell mass protests demanding President Ruto’s resignation
The streets of Nairobi erupted in chaos today as Kenyan police resorted to firing tear gas to disperse hundreds of...
Gambia: Plasticoo wins top honors at environmental challenge
In a remarkable achievement for environmental sustainability, Plasticoo, an innovative recycling startup, has secured the first-place position at the prestigious...
Nigerian bank launches $246m share sale to bolster capital
Guaranty Trust Holding Co. (GTCO), Nigeria's largest lender by market value, has announced plans to raise $246.2 million through a...
Gambia defends FGM ban, strengthen global anti-mutilation campaign
In a significant victory for the century-old global campaign against female genital mutilation (FGM), Gambian lawmakers have firmly upheld a...