Low turnout marked the start of voting in Djibouti’s presidential election, with only a trickle of people showing up at polling stations in the early […]
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US urges citizens to reconsider travel to Nigeria over security risks
The United States has urged its citizens to reconsider travel to Nigeria, citing risks of terrorism, civil unrest and kidnapping, according to an updated State […]
Ex-Orlando Pirates players on track to play for Bafana at FIFA World Cup 2026
These two former Orlando Pirates stars are are poised, primed and ready to represent Bafana Bafana at FIFA World Cup 2026…See More
Policy Alert Raises Alarm OverGovernance Gaps, Gender Imbalance In Host Community Trusts
A non-governmental Organization, Policy Alert, has raised serious concerns over weak governance and persistent gender imbalances in Nigeria’s Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs), warning that […]
Ododo Bags Champion Newspapers Governor of the Year on Youth, Security Award
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has received another national recognition for his efforts in youth development and security in the state. The governor was […]
Kenya Power Officer Airlifted to Nairobi After Attack While on Duty
The attack followed a series of attacks on the power officers, even as Kenya Power urges the public to support its staff…See More
GTCO’s Agbaje Named Banking Pioneer At Texcellence Awards
The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO), Mr. Segun Agbaje has been named the winner of the 2025 Banking Pioneer […]
Pondi Doles Out N800m To 80 Entrepreneurs @ 2nd Edition Of Kestin Pondi Business Grant Awards
There was wild jubilations, back tapping and embraces as Engr. Kestin E. Pondi, Managing Director, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited(TSSNL) announced the increase from N5 […]
Governor releases Ksh315 Million Worth of Bursaries to Students
Each student is expected to receive Ksh 5,000 as part of the county’s bursary programme aimed at easing the financial burden on families and supporting […]
South Africa: Two Insurance Giants Dominate Sassa Funeral Deductions
GroundUp] Clientèle Life, Sanlam and their subsidiaries collect R143-million every month for funeral policies directly from SASSA pension and disability grants…See More
Senegal protesters rally over cost of living and debt crisis
Workers, union members and opposition supporters took to the streets of Dakar on Wednesday to protest government action and Senegal’s economic situation…See More
Berlin opens Süd Ost Galerie, a new open-air street art landmark
Germany has unveiled a new open‑air street art destination in Berlin, where the 450‑metre Süd Ost Galerie now stretches along Grenzweg in the south‑east of […]
Sudan’s Gulf Ties Falter Amid Islamist Rhetoric And Iran Supply Disruption Amidst Leaked Documents
A leaked intelligence report from Sudan’s General Intelligence Service has highlighted growing concerns within the country’s security institutions about the impact of Islamist rhetoric on […]
Nigeria Will Never Surrender To Terrorism Under My Watch – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Monday, acknowledged that the country was facing a daunting security challenges from terrorists, but assured that government will never surrender to […]
Tanzania: Commission of Inquiry Granted 21 More Days to Complete Task
Daily News] Dar es Salaam — THE Independent Commission of Inquiry into the October 29, 2025 incidents has been granted an additional 21 days to […]
Kenya-France Military Deal Moves to Parliament After Arrival of 800 Troops
This comes at a pivotal point when President William Ruto and French Ambassador to Kenya met on Tuesday, April 7, at Statehouse to discuss how […]
Wike Confirms 1,659 FCTA Staff Appointments, Raises Concern Over Possible Ghost Workers
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, has approved the confirmation of appointment for 1,659 staff of the administration following a […]
Kenya: Ruto Signs Budget Unlocking Sh2 Billion for Protest Victims
Capital FM] Nairobi — Victims of past protests and human rights violations are set to receive two billion shillings in compensation following the signing of […]
WEATHER: Disruptive RAIN expected to batter TWO provinces TODAY
Take a look at what the weather has in store for South Africa’s nine provinces this Tuesday, 7 April 2026…See More
‘We must reject division:’ UN chief marks 32 years since start of Rwandan genocide
Rwanda on Tuesday marked 32 years since the genocide that massacred more than a million people in the space of just one hundred days…See More