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Ghana accepts Nigerian deportees from U.S

Andrew Mbeki September 13, 2025

Ghana The Ghanaian government has explained why it opened its doors for West African deportees from the United States.  President John Mahama cited the regional bloc ECOWAS’ free movement protocol that allows citizens of member states to enter and reside in other West African countries

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Boat mishap killed many students in Congo

Andrew Mbeki September 12, 2025

Congo A motorized boat capsized in northwestern Congo’s Equateur Province, killing at least 86 people, state media reported Friday. The state news agency reported that the accident occurred on Wednesday in Basankusu territory, and that most of the victims were students. It was not immediately clear what caused the accident although state media attributed it […]

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Nigeria’s Gov Mutfwang’s ally Kumchi, gets accolades on birthday

Kingsley Chukwuka September 12, 2025

Nigeria The Chairman of Nigeria’s northcentral ruling party Forum, Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga has on Friday celebrated a political associate and close ally to the Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, Mr. Yari Kumchi, on the joyous occasion of his birthday. Zazzaga in a statement made available to our correspondent described Hon. Kumchi as his mentor and […]

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Husbands can now take wives’ surnames, South African court rules

Eric Jabulani September 12, 2025

South Africa South Africa’s Constitutional Court has overturned a law considered a “colonial import”, which previously barred men from taking their wives’ surnames after marriage. No more gender inequality in marriages: this is what South Africa’s Constitutional Court ruled on Wednesday, overturning a law dating back to apartheid times, which

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Philippines students protest budget cuts

Ethan Asher September 12, 2025

Philippines Hundreds gathered in Manila to denounce budget cuts, delayed infrastructure projects and alleged corruption, with both faculty members and activist groups joining the demonstrations. The protest came days after two senators were accused of receiving kickbacks linked to flood-control projects during a televised congressional inquiry. Several construction

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South Africa to reopen Steve Biko inquest 48 years after death in police custody

Andrew Mbeki September 12, 2025

South Africa His name remains engraved on people’s memories nearly half a century later. South African authorities on Friday have reopened the investigation into the death of Steve Biko, exactly 48 years after police killed the anti-apartheid activist in detention. The main goal of reopening the investigation is “to lay before the court evidence that will […]

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Ebola cases in Congo continue to rise

Andrew Mbeki September 12, 2025

Congo The number of suspected Ebola cases in Congo’s southern Kasai province has more than doubled in a week since a new outbreak was confirmed there, Africa’s top public health agency said Thursday. The number of suspected cases has increased from 28 to 68 in recent days, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]

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Nigeria’s Gov Muftwang commissions 165 shops, 133, lock-up stalls, 2000 accommodation for traders

Kingsley Chukwuka September 11, 2025

Nigeria Nigeria’s Governor Caleb Mutfwang in northcentral Plateau State, has commissioned the Jos Metropolitan Development Board’s (JMDB) ultra-modern market in Bukuru Jos South Local Government Area. The market, which was completed within 11 months, features 164 shops, 16 warehouses, 133 lock-up shops, 15 small shops, 116 stalls, and open spaces for hawkers,

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7 Chinese sentenced to 20 years for trafficking, forced labour in South Africa

Chung Fang September 11, 2025

China A court in Johannesburg sentenced seven Chinese nationals on Wednesday to terms of 20 years in prison each for trafficking people from Malawi and forcing them to work at a factory in South Africa. The group was convicted on Feb. 25 of trafficking 91 undocumented Malawian nationals from 2017 to 2019 to work at […]

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China’s acceptance of the Naira marks a new era in Nigeria’s economic diplomacy

Ewaka Sam September 11, 2025

Nigeria  Nigeria’s long-standing dependence on the US Dollar for trade transactions has significantly hindered its economic progress, exposing the Naira to persistent volatility and deepening foreign exchange challenges. This reliance has placed immense pressure on Nigeria’s forex reserves and created an environment of uncertainty that disproportionally affects importers,