Africa
South Sudan President Sacks Aides Over Dead Man Appointment
February 4, 2026
South Sudan President Sacks Aides Over Dead Man Appointment
South Sudan’s President, Salva Kiir, has dismissed two senior officials after an embarrassing error in which a deceased individual was…
Uganda Votes Amid Internet Shutdown and Widespread Polling Delays
January 15, 2026
Uganda Votes Amid Internet Shutdown and Widespread Polling Delays
Voting has begun in Uganda’s presidential and parliamentary elections, but the process has been hampered by widespread logistical challenges and…
Nigeria Outpaces Ghana in 2025 English Proficiency Rankings
January 8, 2026
Nigeria Outpaces Ghana in 2025 English Proficiency Rankings
Nigeria has ranked ahead of Ghana in the 2025 EF English Proficiency Index (EF EPI), outperforming the country in Africa’s…
Morocco Sets Record with 16 Consecutive Wins
October 15, 2025
Morocco Sets Record with 16 Consecutive Wins
Morocco’s national team has set a new international record with 16 straight victories, capping off their World Cup qualifying campaign…
Ghana Drawn with Nigeria and Benin in Group A of 2025 WAFU
June 20, 2025
Ghana Drawn with Nigeria and Benin in Group A of 2025 WAFU
Ghana has been placed in Group A alongside Nigeria and Benin for the upcoming WAFU Zone B U-20 Cup of…
Family of Late Zambian President Rejects Hichilema’s Role in Funeral
June 13, 2025
Family of Late Zambian President Rejects Hichilema’s Role in Funeral
Zambia’s late former president, Edgar Lungu, reportedly left clear instructions that current President Hakainde Hichilema should “not be anywhere near”…
Ghana Faces Senegal in Crucial U-20 AFCON Group Stage Match
May 5, 2025
Ghana Faces Senegal in Crucial U-20 AFCON Group Stage Match
The Black Satellites of Ghana face reigning champions Senegal today, May 5, in a crucial group stage match at the…
Niger Junta Frees Over 50 Officials, Bazoum Still Detained
April 3, 2025
Niger Junta Frees Over 50 Officials, Bazoum Still Detained
Niger’s military leaders have freed over 50 detainees, including former ministers from the government they ousted in 2023. The release…
DRC President Commutes Death Sentences of Three Americans to Life Imprisonment
April 3, 2025
DRC President Commutes Death Sentences of Three Americans to Life Imprisonment
The president of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has commuted the death sentences of three Americans convicted of attempting…
Forbes List, Africa’s Top 22 Wealthiest Individuals
April 2, 2025
Forbes List, Africa’s Top 22 Wealthiest Individuals
Forbes has unveiled its 2025 Billionaires List, spotlighting Africa’s wealthiest figures, with prominent business leaders such as Aliko Dangote, Johann…
