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Russian oligarch’s superyacht allowed through strait of Hormuz, source says
Billionaire Alexei Mordashov’s vessel, Nord, reportedly able to cross blockaded strait with US and Iranian approval
Russia's African Corps Foils Militant Coup Attempt in Mali - MoD
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Illegal armed groups in Mali attempted an armed coup on April 25, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. ...
Terrorist, separatist onslaught puts Mali at risk of splintering
West Africa's Mali is facing the threat of splintering after an alliance of al-Qaida-linked terrorists and separatist rebels launched simultaneous attacks over the weekend. T ...
Plane crashes on the outskirts of South Sudan’s capital, killing 14 people
A Cessna aircraft has crashed on the outskirts of South Sudan ...
Islamic State militants kill at least 29 in an attack on a village in northeastern Nigeria
Officials say militants with the Islamic State group attacked a village overnight in northeastern
A South Sudan community is denied aid as government and opposition blame each other
Displaced people in a South Sudan village have been denied lifesaving aid by the government,
What to know about the largest coordinated attack in over a decade by militants and ...
An alliance of al-Qaida-linked militants and separatists
ICC awards $8.4 million in reparations to victims of al-Qaida-linked leader in Mali
The International Criminal Court has ordered an al-Qaida-linked leader to pay 7.2 million euros
Uganda detains 231 foreigners in crackdown on possible human trafficking
Ugandan authorities say they have detained dozens of foreigners in a crackdown on illegal migration that was
UAE to quit Opec in blow to oil exporters’ cartel
Big win for Donald Trump, who has accused organisation of ‘ripping off the rest of the world’ by inflating oil prices
Why Tinubu Should Grant 20% Oil Block Equity to Nigerians, By Concerned Stakeholders
Nigeria | 2 minutes ago Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja Worried by the relatively low participation of Nigerians in key aspects of the exploration, production and management of the oil and gas resources, some stakeholders have urged President Bola Tinubu to ensure
Breaking: Worried over Possible Exclusion from 2027 Elections, ADC Begs Supreme Court to Deliver Judgment Before Friday
Breaking | 2 minutes ago Alex Enumah in Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC), on Tuesday, pleaded with the Supreme Court of Nigeria, to deliver its judgment in the appeal surrounding the party’s leadership within the next three days. The ADC in a
Ghana's military hunts those behind convoy attack on northern highway
Three civilians and seven gunmen were killed in an area where there has been a protracted chieftaincy dispute. ...
South Africa: Level 2 Warning for the Eastern Cape
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued Yellow Level 2 warnings for damaging winds and waves in the Eastern Cape. ...
Somalia: Somalia Vows Stronger Protection for Commercial Shipping Amid Maritime Security Concerns
United Nations -- Somalia has pledged to strengthen security for commercial vessels passing along its coastline as concerns grow over the safety of key international shipping routes, officials said Monday. ...
Nigeria: In Borno, Cash Transfers Are Helping Families Treat Malnutrition Beyond the Clinic
Bilkisu, a resident of Njimtilo in the
Kenya: Ruto Says English Comments Taken Out of Context As Nigeria Responds to Viral Remarks
Nairobi -- President William Ruto has clarified his recent remarks on English usage, saying his comments were taken out of context after what he believed was a private conversation was recorded and circulated widely online. ...
Africa: The Hormuz Chokepoint Is Threatening Africa's Food Supply
Fertiliser disruption exposes a blind spot that farm-level policy has long ignored - but Africa holds the resources to fix it. ...
38 migrants die off Libya coast, including Egyptians, Sudanese, and Ethiopians
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Libya, Greece discuss maritime border demarcation, irregular migration
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Ghana rejects proposed US health aid deal, citing data concerns: source
Ghana has rejected a bilateral health deal with the US, a source familiar with the negotiations told Reuters, the latest stumbling block to the Trump administration’s effort to overhaul foreign aid. The government of President John Dramani Mahama balked at
Middle East crisis could cost world $1tn while oil firms make ‘obscene’ profit, analysis finds
Climate group calls for urgent windfall tax on excess fossil fuel profits, as delegates tell Colombia conference their nations are suffering
'I jumped around the house': Sabastian Sawe's parents celebrate marathon record
Emily and Simion Sawe share their pride at the runner's historic sub-two-hour marathon win. ...
Unified justice, distinct paths: ECOWAS Court strengthens ties with Gambian Judiciary
Its human rights jurisdiction has become a cornerstone of regional accountability and a beacon of hope for victims of violations. The Court’s jurisprudence has helped consolidate regional protection standards and strengthen citizens’ trust in supranational
ITC, MOHERST deliver over D2M equipment to boost skills in Foni
The intervention is funded by the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund (UN PBF) and the Joint SDG Fund. As part of the package, 50 trained youths from institutions including Sterling Technical Training Centre and Crab Island TVET Centre will receive start-up
IEC urged to safeguard freedoms while regulating elections
“The IEC has an important duty to regulate elections, guide political parties, and ensure a peaceful process,” he said. “But regulation must not be confused with restriction.” According to him, there is a fundamental difference between enforcing rules for
Gambia’s National Centre to combat misinformation launched
With 1.3 million Gambians online and 600,000 on social media, officials warned that false information now spreads “instantly” unlike the old Radio Kankang days. A single manipulated video or fake WhatsApp audio can damage reputations within hours and erode
UMC defies IEC warning, vows to register ‘no matter what’
Speaking in an interview with Eye Africa TV on Friday, UMC spokesperson Kemo Bojang struck a defiant tone, insisting that the movement remains focused and confident about its political future. “Our plan A is to register Unite as a political
Trade Ministry, ITC to empower585 entrepreneurs in Gambia’s tourism and creative industries
The initiative aims to strengthen competitiveness, inclusiveness and sustainability across key industries driving the country’s economy. Selected from over 2,000 applicants across the country, the entrepreneurs represent a diverse cross section of the tourism