Eastern Cape Violence Erupts Over Igbo Traditional Ruler Coronation in South Africa
By Elizabeth Ugbo Violent protests erupted on Monday in KuGompo City, Eastern Cape, South Africa, when ActionSA supporters, local residents,…
Get breaking and trending Africa news, including political updates, economic growth, security issues, and important stories from across African countries.
Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup Dream in Jeopardy After FIFA Rejects NFF Petition
By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria has suffered a setback in its 2026 World Cup qualification hopes after FIFA rejected a petition…
Kenya Secures Deal with Russia to Halt Recruitment of Kenyans for Ukraine War
By Elizabeth ugbo Kenya’s Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi announced in Moscow that Russia has agreed to stop recruiting Kenyan nationals…
Zambian Official Raises Alarm Over ‘Sextortion’ Ahead of August Elections
By Elizabeth Ugbo A senior government official in Zambia has alleged that some political parties are demanding sexual favours from…
Middle East Airspace Closures Disrupt Nigerian Flights, Hundreds Stranded
By Elizabeth Ugbo Hundreds of Nigerians were stranded on Saturday after airlines suspended flights from Nigeria to the Middle East…
Kebbi Mosque Attack: Five Worshippers Killed in Maiyama
By Elizabeth Ugbo Five worshippers were killed and three injured when suspected terrorists attacked a mosque in Dadin Kowa community,…
Troops Kill Eight Boko Haram/ISWAP Terrorists in Konduga Operation
By Elizabeth Ugbo Troops of the Joint Task Force North East under Operation Hadin Kai killed eight Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists…
EFCC Arraigns Three NRC Officials for Alleged N2.04bn Fraud in Lagos
By Elizabeth Ugbo The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned three senior Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) officials—Felix Njoku, Benjamin…
Open Budgeting and Climate Finance: Budget Urges Federal Reforms
By Elizabeth Ugbo BudgIT Foundation on Wednesday called on the Federal Government to strengthen climate finance reporting and budget transparency…
Iran Protests: Officials Report Over 3,000 Deaths Amid US-Iran Tensions
By Elizabeth Ugbo Iranian officials have confirmed over 3,000 deaths during nationwide protests in December and January, claiming “terrorist acts”…