MOROCCO has revealed striking designs for what will become the world’s largest football stadium—the Grand Stade Hassan II. Designed by architecture studios Oualalou + Choi and Populous, the stadium will…
BENIN’S President Patrice Talon has once again dismissed speculation that he might seek an unconstitutional third term in office. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Jeune Afrique, Talon made it clear that he…
FORMER Guinean President Alpha Condé has accused the country’s ruling military junta of attempting to ‘subjugate’ the political opposition. His remarks follow the junta’s decision to suspend dozens of political parties, including…
A CATASTROPHIC acid spill at a Chinese-owned copper mine in northern Zambia has polluted the Kafue River, threatening the livelihoods and water supply of millions of people. Authorities and environmental…
DIPLOMATIC relations between Belgium and Rwanda have reached a breaking point, with both countries announcing the expulsion of each other’s diplomats. The sharp deterioration in ties stems from mounting tensions…
THE Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has threatened to sack the acting Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority, Mr Richard Dauda. Wike…
THE Contributory Pension and Happy Retirement Advocacy (COPEHRA) says the new policy by the National Pension Commission (PenCom) will boost transparency, accountability and the integrity of the pension system.…
RIVER State House of Assembly has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy Ngozi Odu of gross misconduct. The members raised the allegation in a notice sent to the…
UNITED States President Donald Trump has ordered the closure of the government-funded news agency Voice of America (VOA), citing concerns over its alleged biased reporting. Trump reportedly signed an executive…
THE Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, citing political loyalty and gratitude for…