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Suspected Somali pirates seize boat off Horn of Africa
Suspected Somali pirates have seized a Yemeni fishing boat off the Horn of Africa, authorities said.
A European naval operation in the Mideast (EUNAVFOR Atlanta) said the incident remained under investigation.
It said the attack…
Nigeria supports STEM Education for Girls, Women
The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has praised the resilience of women and girls doing exploits in science and technology, saying that Nigerian government under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, will…
Ghana bans first-class travel for government officials
Ghanaian President John Mahama has announced a ban on state-funded first-class travel for government officials, including cabinet ministers, as part of measures to reduce government spending.
The directive was issued on Friday, February…
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Visits Washington Over Trump’s Gaza Proposal
Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty arrived in Washington , being greeted by his counterpart Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Egypt-US relations have soured following recent comments made by US President Donald Trump on turning the…
South African party files treason complaint against AfriForum
South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma’s political party has filed a treason complaint against AfriForum, a group that advocates for the country’s white Afrikaner minority.
The complaint comes after Donald Trump criticised South…
DRC: Schools In Goma Remain Empty
The reopening of schools in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, this Monday lacked its usual atmosphere, with many schools remaining eerily empty.
While a handful of students attempted to return to class, the majority stayed home,…
Reps Call For Probe of Two Former Permanent Secretaries
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts has called for an investigation into two former federal permanent secretaries.
The House committee asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent…
US Aid Freeze Generates Concern Across Africa
US President Donald Trump's freeze on global aid is creating significant concern across Africa, prompting Ethiopian human rights groups to raise their voices.
Masud Gebeyehu Reta, Executive Director of the Ethiopian Human Rights…
South Africa Suspends Search For Trapped Illegal Miners
South African authorities on Monday suspended rescue operations for an unspecified number of alleged illegal miners trapped in an abandoned mine shaft west of Johannesburg due to safety concerns.
Rescue teams were able to descend 70…
BIPC Moves to Reclaim Stake in Dangote Cement
The Benue Investment and Property Company (BIPC) has initiated efforts to reclaim its holdings in Dangote Cement PLC, formerly known as Benue Cement Company PLC, in a bid to restore its historical investment ties.
Speaking to journalists…