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ECOWAS strengthens regional efforts to tackle illicit drug menace
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has strengthened its efforts to tackle the menace of illicit drug trafficking, consumption, and organised crime by validating the 2024…
No Evidence Traoré Threatened to Wipe Out Nigeria
Viral social media claims that Burkina Faso’s leader, Ibrahim Traoré, vowed to destroy Nigeria are baseless and not supported by any credible evidence.
A series of viral Facebook posts…
Botswana Speaker Praises China’s Role in Africa’s Growth
The Speaker of Botswana’s National Assembly, Mr. Dithapelo Keorapetse, has commended China for its sustained support toward Africa’s development, describing the country as a vital partner in…
Kiir Sacks South Sudan’s Chief Justice, Appoints Successor
South Sudanese President Salva Kiir has dismissed the country’s long-serving Chief Justice, Chan Reec Madut, and his deputy, John Gatwech Lul, in a major shake-up of the judiciary.
The…
Juma Jux Gifts Range Rover to Bride Priscilla Ojo at Lavish Tanzanian Wedding
Tanzanian music sensation, Juma Jux, stunned guests and his bride, Nigerian influencer Priscilla Ojo, with a surprise gift — a brand-new Range Rover — during the grand finale of their…
South Sudan, Uganda, CAR To Construct 1,800Km Road
The government of South Sudan has announced a landmark agreement with Uganda and the Central African Republic (CAR) to construct a 1,800-kilometre road network linking Kampala, Uganda, to…
South Sudan Parliament to Resume in June After Extended Recess
South Sudan’s National Assembly will reconvene in the first week of June following an extended recess, according to a statement from the Office of the President.
President Salva Kiir…
Study Spurs Trade Reforms at Ghana-Burkina Border
A new cross-border study has unlocked fresh opportunities for trade between Ghana and Burkina Faso, spotlighting the need for major reforms at the Paga-Dakola border crossing—an essential…
Sudan’s Army Chief Appoints Ex-UN Official Kamil Idris as Prime Minister
Sudan’s military leader, Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, has named former United Nations official Kamil Idris as the country’s new prime minister, marking a major political shift over two years into…
Tanzania’s Lissu Defiant in Treason Trial Hearing
Tanzania’s main opposition leader, Tundu Lissu, appeared in court on Monday, May 19, 2025, delivering a defiant message to supporters during a hearing in his treason trial. The case, held at…