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Floods kill At Least Nine In Botswana
Devastating floods triggered by heavy rainfall in Botswana, left at least nine people who were confirmed dead, six of whom were minors, following widespread flooding. Authorities said
There has been record rainfall in the semi-arid…
Kenya Strengthens Border Security After Deadly Fishermen Clash
Kenya has heightened security along its border with Ethiopia following a violent clash between Ethiopian and Kenyan fishermen on the Omo River, which has left several people missing.
The altercation involved members of the Turkana…
Pan-African Parliament appoints Nigeria’s Deputy Speaker as Finance Committee Chairman
The Deputy Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives, Mr. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has been appointed as the Chairman of the Committee on Monetary and Financial Affairs of the Pan African Parliament (PAP).
Mr. Kalu takes over from…
ECOWAS To Finalise Comprehensive Logistics, Depot Policies
ECOWAS has urged experts from member states to develop a comprehensive logistics concept and depot policies for operation of the bloc’s standby force, ESF. As significant steps in enhancing ECOWAS capacity to respond to emerging security…
Bukavu: Over 200 Security Forces Defect To M23
Democratic Republic of Congo, more than 200 police officers and soldiers have defected to the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC/M23), a rebel movement active in the country's east.
The defection ceremony took place in front of the provincial…
Sudan Army Ends Two-year Siege Of Key City
The Sudanese army has broken the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces' two-year siege of the strategic city, the key southern state capital of el-Obeid after the paramilitary group signed a charter paving the way for a breakaway government…
Kabila Blames Tshisekedi’s Leadership For Conflicts In DRC
Former leader of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Joseph Kabila, stated on Sunday that the poor governance of his successor, President Felix Tshisekedi, has significantly contributed to the escalating conflict in the eastern region of the…
Congo’s President Announces Plans for a Unity Government
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s President, Félix Tshisekedi has announced plans to form a unity government as violence escalates in the country’s east and criticism mounts over his handling of the crisis.
In his first public remarks…
Aldo Taillieu Wins 2025 Tour du Rwanda
Belgian rider Aldo Taillieu clinched victory in the prologue of the 2025 Tour du Rwanda on Sunday, February 23. Racing for Lotto Dstny Devo Team, Taillieu dominated the 4.1 km individual time trial (ITT), which started at BK Arena and…
African Leadership Magazine Honours NiMet DG For Exceptional Performance
The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike has been recognised for his outstanding leadership at the 2025 African Leadership Persons of the Year Awards hosted by…