Sri Lanka: Man Dressed As Lawyer Kills Ganger Leader In Court
A notorious gang leader has been killed after he was shot inside a courthouse in Sri Lanka by a gunman dressed as a lawyer, say police.
Police say the gunman used a revolver which was smuggled in a hollowed-out book by a female suspect,…
Veteran Ugandan Politician Charged With Treason
Veteran Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye has been charged with treason in a civilian court after his controversial case was transferred from a military tribunal.
Treason is a capital offence in Uganda, and if found guilty, the…
UCL: Real Madrid Draws Atletico, Bayern Faces Leverkusen
The UEFA Champions League last-16 draw threw up some mouth-watering ties with holders Real Madrid playing local rivals Atletico Madrid, while Bayern Munich were drawn against Bundesliga title challengers Bayer Leverkusen on Friday.
Real…
Somalia Army, Allied Militias Repel Al Shabaab Attacks
Somalia says its army and allied clan militias have fought off coordinated raids on villages by the Islamist al Shabaab armed group in the country's south, killing more than 130 attackers.
The al-Qaeda-linked militant group has conducted…
President Tinubu Signs Bills Establishing Universities For Osun, Ekiti States
President Bola Tinubu assented to two bills establishing the Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies, Iragbiji, Osun, and the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti.
The President…
South Africa Opens G20 Talks, US Snubs Meeting
South Africa has officially opened the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting, with President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasizing the importance of multilateralism and adherence to international law in addressing global crises.
His comments follow…
Solar Storage Solutions: Corporation removes 1,329 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions
An African provider of hybrid solar solutions, WATT Renewable Corporation has announced the removal of 1,329 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions through its 233-hybrid solar and storage solutions
The Corporation made this known in a…
Isreal Accuses Hamas Of Violation Ceasefire Deal
Israel has accused Hamas of violating the ceasefire deal after forensic testing revealed the body returned from Gaza on Thursday was not that of Shiri Bibas.
The three other bodies handed over have been identified as her sons, Ariel and…
Rwanda Condemns US Sanctions Over DR Congo Violence
The Rwandan government has condemned the US decision to sanction a government minister for his alleged role in the conflict in the east of neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo.
Announcing the financial sanctions on Thursday, the US…
Public Private Partnerships, Essential For Economic Growth – Minister
Nigeria's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has identified Public Private Partnerships (PPP), as an essential avenue for Governments to leverage the expertise and efficiency of the private sector by…