The last Ebola patient in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been discharged, marking an important milestone in the efforts to end the outbreak. The recovery kicks off a 42-day countdown to declaring the outbreak over if no further cases are confirmed. Since the outbreak was declared on 4 September in Bulape health zone, […]
The Lagos State Government is inviting residents to turn household waste into cash as part of a renewed push to deepen recycling and keep the city clean. PUNCH Online reports that “Cash for Trash’’ is a long-standing initiative in Lagos under the state Environmental Protection Agency. The waste-to-wealth initiative was created to allow residents to […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria and the Bank of Angola have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen bilateral cooperation, promote knowledge sharing, and enhance capacity building across both central banks. The agreement, sealed on Thursday on the sidelines of the ongoing International Monetary Fund and World Bank Annual Meetings in Lima, Peru, was signed […]
At least three people have been killed and several others injured when police opened fire during chaotic scenes at Kasarani Stadium, where mourners had gathered to view the body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Odinga, a prominent politician in Kenya for over three decades, died in India of a heart attack. Violence erupted after […]
Lawmakers in Chad have fast-tracked a proposal to allow the president to serve an unlimited number of terms, in a move that the opposition warns opens the door to authoritarianism. The vote means that Chad’s constitution will be amended to extend the president’s term from five to seven years, renewable without limit. Both houses approved […]
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has warned that illegal demonstrations or gatherings would face “the full wrath of the law”. This follows war veteran and ex-Zanu PF committee member Blessed Geza’s call for nationwide protests against President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his allies, accusing them of corruption. Police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said nationwide security measures […]
Ahead of polls on 25 October, concern has been raised about false narratives spreading on social media, including AI-generated content. Some claim violence at protests, others unfair campaigning. Experts have warned that misinformation and disinformation on social media, including AI-generated content, are spreading rumors of violence and unfair campaigning, potentially inflaming tensions in a country […]
A new group of migrants who have been deported from the United States arrived at Kotoka International Airport in Accra aboard a Boeing 767-200 from Baltimore, according to Ghanaian lawyer Oliver Barker-Vormawor. He said details about the number and nationalities of the deportees were not yet available. So far, they have only confirmed the arrival […]
Colonel Michael Randrianirina is set to be sworn in as Madagascar’s transitional president, following a military coup that ousted President Andry Rajoelina. The new leadership announced that Randrianirina would assume office during a formal hearing of the High Constitutional Court on October 17. Rajoelina, who fled abroad after being impeached by lawmakers, condemned the takeover […]
The newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, is currently appearing before the Senate for his screening and confirmation. Amupitan, who arrived at the National Assembly complex earlier and exchanged pleasantries with Senators, was accompanied to the chamber by the Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Ododo, and other dignitaries. At […]
Niger State Police Command has disclosed that on October 9, 2025, at about 4.50 pm, the police patrol team attached to New-Bussa Division, in Borgu Local Government, with vigilante members, while on routine patrol along Luma-Wawa road, intercepted and arrested one Yahaya Dashu, 40 years of Daba area, New-Bussa, with a locally made pistol and […]
There has been pushback against the U.S. government’s decision to incinerate 500 tons of high-energy, nutrient-dense biscuits designed for rapid nutrition delivery in emergencies. When the information became public earlier this year, the State Department said the biscuits expired, and it was “a matter of whether or not it’s safe to distribute”. The food was […]