Africa
L.A.X Releases Uplifting New Single “Loke” Ahead of UK and Europe Tour
June 5, 2024
L.A.X Releases Uplifting New Single “Loke” Ahead of UK and Europe Tour
Nigerian-born singer L.A.X has unveiled his first single of the year, “Loke”, via Rasaki Music Limited and Empire. The mid-tempo…
CAF Postpones AFCON to 2026 to Prevent Clash with Expanded Club World Cup
June 5, 2024
CAF Postpones AFCON to 2026 to Prevent Clash with Expanded Club World Cup
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) has been rescheduled to take place in early 2026, a six-month delay from…
Pit Collapse in Central Nigeria Leaves Many Gold Miners Trapped
June 5, 2024
Pit Collapse in Central Nigeria Leaves Many Gold Miners Trapped
A devastating pit collapse in central Nigeria has left dozens of gold miners trapped underground, with rescue efforts still ongoing.…
“South Africa’s ANC Suffers Historic Setback, Loses Majority Hold”
June 4, 2024
“South Africa’s ANC Suffers Historic Setback, Loses Majority Hold”
The African National Congress (ANC), South Africa’s ruling party, suffered a significant setback in Wednesday’s general election, losing its controlling…
“Nigerian Unions Call Off Strike to Negotiate Minimum Wage with Government”
June 4, 2024
“Nigerian Unions Call Off Strike to Negotiate Minimum Wage with Government”
Nigeria’s main labor unions, the Nigerian Labor Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), have suspended their indefinite strike…
Egypt’s President Reappoints PM Madbouly
June 4, 2024
Egypt’s President Reappoints PM Madbouly
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has reappointed Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly to form a new government . This comes after…
“South Africa’s Election Sees Surprise Impact from Jacob Zuma’s MK Party”
May 31, 2024
“South Africa’s Election Sees Surprise Impact from Jacob Zuma’s MK Party”
Jacob Zuma’s newly formed uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party has emerged as a major disruptor in South Africa’s election, exceeding expectations…
Senegal’s President Faye Says Mali Open to Discussion on ECOWAS Membership
May 31, 2024
Senegal’s President Faye Says Mali Open to Discussion on ECOWAS Membership
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye made his first official visit to Mali on Thursday, where he met with his Malian…
Nigeria Secures $500 Million World Bank Loan for Electricity Sector
May 31, 2024
Nigeria Secures $500 Million World Bank Loan for Electricity Sector
Nigeria has secured a $500 million loan from the World Bank to boost its electricity sector, specifically targeting power distribution.…
Nigeria Switches Back to Pre-Independence National Anthem
May 31, 2024
Nigeria Switches Back to Pre-Independence National Anthem
In response to widespread criticism, Nigeria has recently enacted legislation reinstating its former national anthem, originally discarded by a military…