UN Condemns Deadly Rebel Attacks in Eastern Congo Amid Fragile Peace Talks
At least 319 civilians were killed by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern Congo between 9 and 21 July, marking one of the deadliest surges in […]
Articles by Steven Addamah
Nigeria Makes Record Wildlife Trafficking Bust at Lagos Airport
Nigeria’s Customs Service (NCS) has announced on August 6 the country’s largest wildlife trafficking seizure to date, intercepting over 1,600 birds en route to Kuwait […]
Ghana Mourns National Tragedy as Defence and Environment Ministers Die in Helicopter Crash
Ghana has been plunged into mourning following the deaths of Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment, Science and Technology, Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, who […]
South Sudan: Kiir’s Appointment of Water Minister Sparks Political Backlash, Threatens Peace Accord
President Salva Kiir’s recent appointment of James Mawich Makuac—a member of a splinter faction of the SPLM-IO—as Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation has ignited […]
Former Arsenal Midfielder Thomas Partey Granted Bail on Multiple Rape Charges
Former Arsenal and Ghana international footballer Thomas Partey has been granted conditional bail on Tuesday, August 5, after appearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on charges […]
South Africa Raises Security Concerns Over U.S. Deportations to Eswatini
On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has expressed serious concern over the deportation of convicted criminals by […]
Rwanda to Host 250 Migrants Under New Agreement with the United States
Rwanda has signed a new agreement with the United States to receive up to 250 migrants, reinforcing its reputation as a sanctuary for displaced populations. […]
Nigeria’s D’Tigress Rewarded for AfroBasket Triumph Amid Questions Over Fulfilment of Promises
Members of Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have each been promised \$100,000 and a three-bedroom apartment following their recent victory at the FIBA Women’s […]
U.S. imposes $15,000 visa bond on Malawi and Zambia in controversial pilot program
The Trump administration has announced a new visa policy requiring citizens of Malawi and Zambia to pay bonds of up to $15,000 when applying for […]
Odhiambo Fires Kenya to Opening CHAN Victory Over DRC in Front of Home Crowd
Hosts Kenya began their 2024 TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) campaign with a confident 1-0 win over two-time Champions the Democratic Republic of Congo […]