SOUTH Africa’s health minister, Aaron Motsoaledi, has raised concerns after police planned to provide antiretroviral (ARV) medication to illegal miners trapped underground in the Stilfontein mine in North West Province. The miners, who have been underground for over a month,…
TANZANIA’S standard gauge railway (SGR) electric train service has transported over 1 million passengers between Dar es Salaam, Morogoro, and Dodoma in just four months since its launch, according to the Tanzania Railway Corporation (TRC). The milestone marks a significant…
MALI’S ruling junta has appointed its spokesperson, Abdoulaye Maiga, as the new prime minister, replacing Choguel Maiga, who was dismissed following his criticism of the military government. The announcement, made on Thursday via state broadcaster ORTM, underscores growing divisions within the administration as…
Mali’s Prime Minister Choguel Maiga has been fired, state television ORTM said on Wednesday of the civilian who criticized the ruling junta’s failure to organize elections within a promised 24-month transition back to democracy. The military rulers, who seized power…
IN the last few years, there has been a spate of military coups in Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Sudan and Guinea. Military rule, long dormant in African politics, is back. Coup leaders have suppressed protest, gagged the media and spilled much civilian blood in the name…
FINNISH police have detained five individuals, including a dual Finnish-Nigerian citizen, in connection with violent unrest in southeastern Nigeria. Authorities are seeking court approval to extend their detention as investigations unfold. While the suspects’ identities remain undisclosed, reports suggest the investigation involves…
KENYA’S government is under scrutiny following the mysterious disappearance of prominent Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye from Nairobi and his subsequent reappearance in Uganda’s military court. The incident has reignited concerns about Kenya’s commitment to protecting foreign dissidents on its soil and respecting…
BRITAIN has imposed a travel ban and an asset freeze on Angolan billionaire Isabel dos Santos under its global anti-corruption sanctions regime, the British government said on Thursday. Dos Santos, whose father Jose Eduardo dos Santos ruled Angola for 38…
THE United States on Wednesday vetoed a draft UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, marking the 49th time the US has used its veto power against Israel-related UN Security Council draft resolutions. The draft resolution was brought…
SENATOR Ned Nwoko (PDP-Delta), says his bill on amendment to Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 will ensure compliance with global best practices and provide economic and security benefits to the nation. Nwoko representing Delta North Senatorial District, while speaking with…
