Uncertainty Surrounds Fate of 19 West African Migrants Deported to Ghana
Nineteen West African migrants deported from the United States to Ghana have been moved to undisclosed locations under armed guard, raising concerns about their safety and human rights
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Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan Orders Probe into Election Protest Deaths
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan orders an official investigation into post-election protest deaths, following allegations of violent suppression and treason charges against hundreds of protesters
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Sudan’s Unsung Heroes Risk Their Lives to Feed and Heal Communities Amid Escalating Civil War
Young Sudanese volunteers are running soup kitchens and medical aid points amid a brutal civil war, risking their lives to keep their communities alive as hunger and displacement reach unprecedented levels
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Nigeria Cancels Mother-Tongue Teaching Policy, Returns to English in Primary Schools
Nigeria has cancelled its mother-tongue teaching policy just three years after its launch. The government says poor exam results and weak implementation forced an immediate return to English as the medium of instruction
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Sudan’s Life-Saving Community Kitchens on the Verge of Collapse Amid War and Famine
Sudan’s community kitchens, which feed millions amid war and famine, are on the verge of collapse due to funding cuts, volunteer exhaustion, and operational challenges.
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Nigeria’s $25M Museum in Benin City Caught in Political Row Over Benin Bronzes
Nigeria’s $25M Museum of West African Art in Benin City faces protests and political disputes over its name, land rights, and the return of the iconic Benin Bronzes, delaying its long-awaited opening
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Anger Grows Over ‘Wanted Notice’ for Nigeria’s Former Oil Minister Timipre Sylva
Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency, the EFCC, has declared former petroleum minister Timipre Sylva wanted over allegations of diverting $15 million meant for a refinery project. Sylva’s spokesperson says the charges are politically motivated, insisting the project was legitimate and backed by documentation. Currently in the UK for medical treatment, Sylva has promised to respond to the EFCC upon his return, as the case stirs political tension in Abuja.
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Kenya’s Gulf Energy Sets Sights on 2026 for First Oil Output from Turkana Basin
Kenya’s Gulf Energy Ltd. is set to revive the long-stalled Turkana oil project, targeting first crude production by late 2026. After acquiring Tullow Oil’s South Lokichar Basin assets for $120 million, the Nairobi-based firm has gained Energy Ministry approval and now awaits Parliament’s green light. The project—estimated to hold 560 million barrels of recoverable crude—marks a major step toward Kenya’s emergence as an East African oil producer and a milestone in the country’s push for energy independence.
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Johannesburg’s City Centre in Crisis Ahead of the G20 Summit
Weeks before the G20 summit, Johannesburg’s inner city remains plagued by derelict buildings, hijacked properties, crime, and unsafe living conditions, highlighting the city’s struggle to provide adequate housing and sanitation
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How Africa’s World Cup Play-Offs Will Decide a 2026 Contender
DR Congo, Cameroon, Nigeria, and Gabon will face off in Morocco for a single spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the winner advancing to intercontinental play-offs for a chance to compete in Canada, Mexico, and the United States
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Kenya–Uganda Expressway Project Gains Momentum with African Development Bank Support
Kenya and Uganda are partnering on a 200km expressway backed by the African Development Bank to improve cross-border connectivity, reduce travel times, and boost East Africa’s trade network.
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Escalating Crisis in Sudan: Military Chief Visits Displacement Camp as Violence Worsens
Sudan’s conflict has reached a breaking point as General Abdel-Fattah Burhan visits a displacement camp in Darfur, where thousands of civilians have fled the Rapid Support Forces’ assault on El-Fasher. The visit comes amid reports of mass killings, food shortages, and one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. With more than 12 million people displaced and millions facing starvation, the situation highlights the urgent need for a ceasefire and international action to protect Sudan’s most vulnerable communities.
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Nuno Espirito Santo: Premier League’s Only Black Manager Calls It a ‘Privilege’
Nuno Espirito Santo has become the Premier League’s only black manager, calling it a ‘privilege’ as he leads West Ham United and reflects on diversity in English football
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Cameroon’s 92-Year-Old President Paul Biya Sworn in for Eighth Term Amid Post-Election Tensions
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, aged 92, has been sworn in for an unprecedented eighth consecutive term, promising to restore order in a country recently shaken…
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