Issa Tchiroma Bakary, a leading opposition presidential candidate, said Monday that two people had been killed after security forces opened fire on protesters near his home in the northern city of Garoua and called the shootings an act of “blatant impunity.” Speaking at his residence in Garoua following days of nationwide unrest tied to the […]
Nigeria has emerged as a key focus in a major international crackdown on cyber-enabled financial crimes and terrorism financing, following the arrest of several suspects linked to a global cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors across 17 countries. The arrests were part of a coordinated international operation led by INTERPOL and the African Union Mechanism […]
Kenya and Senegal have reached a landmark agreement to lift visa restrictions for citizens of both countries, allowing visa-free travel for up to 90 days. The visa waiver deal was signed on Tuesday during Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s state visit to Kenya. Announcing the development, President William Ruto said the agreement marks a significant […]
Lagos State has officially declared its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second-term bid, reaffirming its commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda a national development blueprint aimed at reforming governance and driving sustainable economic growth across the country and within the state. The endorsement was made public on Tuesday during the All Progressives Congress (APC) […]
President William Ruto has declared a seven-day public holiday across Kenya to mourn the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, a revered political figure and long-time advocate of democracy and social justice. In a national address delivered on Tuesday, President Ruto described Odinga’s passing as a profound loss to the nation, emphasizing his immense […]
The Ghana cedi has emerged as Africa’s best-performing currency for the first eight months of 2025, according to the World Bank’s Africa’s Pulse October 2025 Report.The Bretton Woods institution revealed that the cedi appreciated by about 20% year-to-date, outpacing all other African currencies. The report attributes this rally to tight fiscal and monetary policies, rising […]
The Ghana cedi has emerged as Africa’s best-performing currency for the first eight months of 2025, according to the World Bank’s Africa’s Pulse October 2025 Report.The Bretton Woods institution revealed that the cedi appreciated by about 20% year-to-date, outpacing all other African currencies. The report attributes this rally to tight fiscal and monetary policies, rising […]
The Ghana cedi has emerged as Africa’s best-performing currency for the first eight months of 2025, according to the World Bank’s Africa’s Pulse October 2025 Report. The Bretton Woods institution revealed that the cedi appreciated by about 20% year-to-date, outpacing all other African currencies. The report attributes this rally to tight fiscal and monetary policies, […]
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has arrived in Doha, the capital city of Qatar, for a four-day working visit aimed at advancing education reforms and addressing the challenge of out-of-school children in Nigeria. Mrs. Tinubu touched down at the Hamad International Airport, Doha, on Thursday evening, where she was received by officials of the […]
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has appealed for one year to address the nation’s deepening challenges, pledging to step down if he fails to deliver. Speaking to supporters, Rajoelina urged honesty over sycophancy. “I don’t want flattery. I want to hear the truth. It’s the people who kept telling me that everything was fine who are […]
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