Nigeria’s Lassa Fever Death Toll Rises to 166
The death toll from Nigeria’s Lassa fever outbreak has climbed to 166 since the beginning of 2025, health authorities said on Thursday. The Nigeria Center […]
Articles by Steven Addamah
Mugabe’s Son Faces Drug Charges After Arrest in Harare
Robert Mugabe Jr, the 33-year-old son of Zimbabwe’s late former President Mugabe, appeared before a Harare magistrates court on Thursday, 2 October 2025, on drug […]
Côte d’Ivoire Grants 11 New Mining Permits to Boost Gold and Mineral Exploration
Côte d’Ivoire has awarded 11 new mining exploration permits to both local and international companies as part of its efforts to attract further investment and […]
Ramaphosa Condemns Israeli Raid on Gaza-Bound Flotilla, Demands Immediate Release of Detained South Africans
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday, October 2, demanded the immediate release of South Africans and other foreign nationals detained by Israeli forces following […]
Scaffolding Collapse at Ethiopian Church Kills 36 During Virgin Mary Festival
At least 36 people were killed and dozens injured on Wednesday, 1 October 2025, when makeshift scaffolding collapsed at the Menjar Shenkora Arerti Mariam Church […]
Malawi’s President-elect Peter Mutharika to Be Sworn In on October 4 After Emphatic Election Victory
Malawi’s President-elect Peter Mutharika and Vice President-elect Jane Ansah are set to be sworn into office on Saturday, 4 October 2025, at Kamuzu Stadium in […]
Julius Malema Found Guilty of Firearm Offence, Vows to Appeal to South Africa’s Top Court
South African opposition leader Julius Malema has been found guilty Wednesday, October 1st, of violating firearm laws in connection with a 2018 incident where he […]
Nigeria: Tragic Boat Accident Claims 26 Lives on Niger River in Kogi State
Nigerian authorities confirmed on Wednesday, October 1st, that at least 26 people have died following a boat accident on the Niger River in the Ibaji […]
South Africa’s Ambassador to France Dies in Apparent Suicide in Paris
South Africa’s ambassador to France, Emmanuel Nkosinathi Mthethwa, widely known as Nathi Mthethwa, was found dead on Tuesday morning at the base of a luxury […]
Botswana’s President Boko Champions Unity and Cultural Inclusion on Independence Day
Botswana’s President Duma Boko has urged citizens to embrace unity and collective action as a means to safeguard peace and harmony both at home and […]