Nigeria Arrests 15 After Viral Festival Assault Videos Spark Outrage
Authorities in Nigeria have arrested 15 suspects following viral videos showing alleged sexual assaults during a community festival in Delta State. The footage, widely shared […]
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Ethiopian Muslims Mark 1447th Eid al-Fitr Nationwide with Unity and Devotion
On March 20, 2026, Ethiopian Muslims across the country celebrated the 1447th Eid al-Fitr, marking the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan with collective […]
Lagos Ride-Hailing Drivers Protest Low Fares, Petition Assembly for Regulatory Action
Hundreds of Nigerian drivers affiliated with Uber, Bolt, and inDrive staged a protest on March 18 in Lagos, demanding higher fares and reduced commission charges. […]
Senegal Lawmakers Approve Tougher Penalties for Same-Sex Relations
Lawmakers in Senegal have adopted legislation increasing penalties for same-sex relations, with the National Assembly approving the measure on Wednesday, March 11. The reform amends […]
South Africa Summons US Ambassador Over ‘Undiplomatic’ Remarks on Anti-Apartheid Chant
South Africa has summoned the new United States ambassador to Pretoria, Leo Brent Bozell III, after comments he made about the anti-apartheid chant “Kill the […]
Nigeria Achieves Gains in Maternal Health and Family Planning, But Key Gaps Persist
Nigeria recorded significant improvements in maternal health services, family planning uptake, and antenatal care utilisation in 2025, according to the 2025 State of Health of […]
Angolan President expresses deep sorrow over fatal Cuanza Sul road crash
The President of Angola, João Lourenço, on Saturday, 7 March 2026, conveyed profound consternation and sympathy following a tragic road accident in the Munenga municipality […]
CAF Postpones Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has postponed the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, just days before the tournament was scheduled to […]
Nigeria Suspends Israel Pilgrimages as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Travel
Nigerian authorities have suspended all pilgrimages to Israel and the occupied West lands with immediate effect, citing security risks arising from the escalating Middle East […]
Tragedy on Ghana’s Highway Claims 16 Lives
Sixteen people have lost their lives following a devastating collision between a Ford Transit bus and an ambulance at Potrikrom on the Kumasi–Sunyani Highway in […]