Burkina Faso Confirms ECOWAS Exit with Omission of Bloc’s Logo on New Passports
Burkina Faso has introduced new biometric passports that no longer feature the logo of the West African regional bloc, ECOWAS, marking another step towards distancing itself from the alliance following…
Cheptegei, 33, Dies from Organ Failure After Severe Burns Inflicted by Partner in Land Dispute.
Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has passed away in a Kenyan hospital, where she was being treated for severe burns covering 80% of her body after being attacked by her…
Dangote Unveils Colorless Petrol Sample as His Refinery Begins Operation
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote is making headlines with his refinery's new colorless petrol, known as Premium Motor Spirit, which has just begun production. The Dangote Refinery, with a capacity of…
Miss Universe Nigeria to Seek Therapy After Xenophobic Abuse.
A beauty queen who faced xenophobic abuse in South Africa and became the subject of a government investigation has revealed to the BBC that she will be seeking therapy to…
Bobi Wine Seriously Injured After Being Shot in the Leg During Clash with Police
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine was seriously injured after being shot in the leg during a clash with police near Kampala, according to his party, the National Unity Platform. Video…
Ugandan Olympian Hospitalized After Partner Sets Her On Fire.
A Ugandan Olympic runner, Rebecca Cheptegei, has been hospitalized in Kenya after a horrific attack by her partner, according to police reports. Cheptegei, who recently competed in the Paris Olympics,…
Gold-for-Oil: Ghana’s Bold Gamble to Save the Cedi Faces Scrutiny
When Ghana's cedi plummeted in 2022, the government introduced an unconventional solution: the gold-for-oil programme. As the currency spiraled downward against the dollar and fuel prices soared past 20 cedis…
EndBadGovernance Protesters Charged With Treason
Nigeria has charged 10 individuals with treason in connection to last month’s #EndBadGovernance protests. The suspects, who face accusations of criminal conspiracy, subversion, and cybercrime, appeared in court on Monday,…
Nicki Minaj tweets in pidgin; Nigerians react
Nicki Minaj has caught the attention of Nigerians by tweeting in pidgin English. The rapper initially responded to a tweet about her that was false. The X account had claimed:…
NDC 2024 Manifesto – Resetting Ghana.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has launched its 2024 manifesto, titled "Resetting Ghana," which sets forth an ambitious and comprehensive vision for the country's future. This manifesto is designed to…
