Africa

Ahead of the 2027 general and presidential elections, traditional rulers in Akwa Ibom State have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Governor Umo Eno for re-election. …

In a post on X on Tuesday, Atiku said anyone who attacks either himself or former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, does not have the interests of Nigerians, the …

Benin’s president said the “situation is completely under control” in his country after the government thwarted an attempted coup thanks to loyalist soldiers with support from Nigerian forces. A group of …

Gunmen stormed a hostel in South Africa’s capital Pretoria on Saturday, killing 11 people including a three‑year‑old child at a site police said was illegally selling alcohol. The attack is …

In furtherance of its commitment to empowering artists, expanding creative networks, and building stronger bridges between Africa and Europe, the European Union has launched the Africa–Europe Partnerships for Culture Nigeria …

Women’s rights groups across South Africa have called for nationwide demonstrations on Friday, urging the government to declare gender-based violence (GBV) a national disaster as the country grapples with some …

The Government of Chad has announced the immediate closure of its border with Nigeria, attributing it to security concerns following reports of alleged U.S. military plans over Christian killings and …

At least 21 people died and more than 30 were still missing in a landslide on Saturday caused by heavy rains in western Kenya, the interior minister said. The landslide …

Guinea-Bissau’s army declared on Friday that it had foiled an “attempt to subvert the constitutional order” and detained several high-ranking military officers just before the start of the general election …

Cameroon’s opposition leader, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, has accused the government of abducting two of his family members and his personal cook following the disputed presidential election held on October 12. …

Stakeholders in the energy industry have confirmed that consistent government policies will foster strong and sustainable investments in the sector. Speaking at the ongoing 19th OTL Africa Downstream Energy Conference …

Two opposition leaders in Cameroon have been detained, according to their parties, amid protests that have shaken the nation over the anticipated presidential election results due on Monday. Among those …

Kenya’s veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga, who was imprisoned while fighting one-party autocracy and ran five times unsuccessfully for the presidency, has died at the age of 80, sources close to him …