Nigeria Denies Paying Ransom for Release of 230 Abducted Schoolchildren
The Nigerian government has denied claims that it paid ransom to secure the release of about 230 children and staff abducted from a Catholic school […]
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Robert Mugabe’s Youngest Son Arrested in South Africa Over Attempted Murder Allegation
Bellarmine Mugabe, the 28-year-old youngest son of Zimbabwe’s late former President Robert Mugabe, has been arrested in South Africa on suspicion of attempted murder following […]
Ethiopia, Ireland Sign MoU to Deepen Business and Diplomatic Ties
Ethiopia and Ireland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at broadening bilateral cooperation across key sectors, including business and investment. The agreement was […]
Angola Launches Neuroradiology Service, Saving Up to $300,000 per Patient
Angola has begun implementing advanced neuroradiology intervention treatments in its public health system, a development expected to generate significant cost savings for the State, by […]
IOM Seeks $91 Million to Address Migration Pressures in Greater Horn and Southern Africa
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Tuesday launched a 91 million U.S. dollar appeal to assist approximately 1.2 million migrants and host communities across […]
South Africa: PYEI Facilitates Nearly 295,000 Youth Earning Opportunities in Q3 of 2025/26
The Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI) facilitated 294,530 earning opportunities for young people during the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, covering October to […]
Ramaphosa Orders Troop Deployment to Tackle Illegal Mining and Gang Violence
South Africa will deploy troops to support police operations against illegal mining and gang violence, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on February 12, 2026, during his […]
Zimbabwe Cabinet Backs Constitutional Reform to Extend Presidential Term
Zimbabwe’s Government on Tuesday approved a wide-ranging constitutional reform that would extend the President’s term of office by two years. According to a statement issued […]
South Africa: Mantashe urges continental solidarity as Africa confronts global resource pressures
South Africa’s Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, has called on African countries to deepen cooperation and present a united front in response […]
Over 30 Killed as Overloaded Truck Crashes in Kano State
At least 30 people lost their lives on Sunday after an overloaded truck carrying passengers and goods crashed in Nigeria’s north-western Kano State. The accident […]