Tropical Cyclone Fytia Leaves Three Dead and Tens of Thousands Affected in Madagascar
Tropical Cyclone Fytia has claimed seven lives and affected over 54,000 people in Madagascar, according to a report by the National Office for Risk and […]
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Morocco and United States Mark 250 Years of Diplomatic Alliance in Washington Event
Morocco and the United States commemorated 250 years of friendship Friday at the Trump Kennedy Center in Washington, celebrating what officials described as the world’s […]
South Sudan President Kiir Undertakes Major Cabinet Shakeup, Replaces Interior Minister
South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit dismissed Interior Minister Angelina Teny on Monday evening, appointing Gen. Aleu Ayieny Aleu, a close ally and former interior […]
South Africa Launches 10-Year Vaccination Campaign Amid Widespread Foot‑and‑Mouth Outbreak
South Africa has initiated a decade-long campaign to vaccinate nearly 20 million cattle in response to a fast-spreading foot‑and‑mouth disease (FMD) outbreak that has affected […]
Nigerian Troops Foil Pirate Attack, Rescue 18 Passengers on Cameroon Route
At least 18 passengers travelling by boat to Cameroon were rescued on Monday after suspected sea pirates hijacked their vessel along the Calabar–Cameroon waterways. The […]
Mozambique Suspends Maritime Traffic as Storms Raise Flood Risks
Mozambican maritime authorities, ITRANSMAR, on Sunday suspended all shipping in the Mozambique Channel following torrential rainfall that has persisted since Friday, according to Radio Mozambique. […]
Benin and Niger Expel Diplomats as Bilateral Tensions Deepen
Benin and Niger have exchanged diplomatic expulsions this week, underscoring two years of strained relations between the West African neighbours, diplomatic sources said on Sunday. […]
Nigeria Storms Afcon 2025 Quarter-Finals with 4-0 Rout of Mozambique
On Monday, 6 January 2026, Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured a commanding 4-0 victory over Mozambique in Fes to advance to the quarter-finals of the 2025 […]
Heightened Tensions Grip Burkina Faso Amid Suspected Coup Attempt
Burkina Faso experienced a tense night from Saturday 3 to Sunday 4 January, with heightened security alerts reported in Ouagadougou and Bobo-Dioulasso following suspicions of […]
Nigeria’s Armed Forces Record Major Security Gains, Neutralising Key Terror Figures in 2025
Nigeria’s Armed Forces achieved significant operational milestones in 2025, neutralising several high-profile terrorist commanders and thousands of insurgents nationwide, according to the Defence Headquarters (DHQ). […]