Africa’s aviation industry is soaring higher than ever. In the first quarter of 2025 alone, the sector recorded an impressive 8% jump in air traffic — a clear sign that the continent is fast becoming one of the most exciting…
When Nigerian researcher Temidayo Oniosun chose the humble egusi seed for a space mission, it wasn’t just science he was thinking about — it was about carrying a piece of West Africa’s kitchen into the stars. Earlier this month, those…
A 27-year-old man, identified as Samala Mahender Reddy, has been arrested in Telangana, India, for the gruesome murder of his pregnant wife, B. Swathi. The cab driver allegedly strangled his five-month pregnant wife, dismembered her body, and dumped the remains…
KILMAR Abrego’s immigration battle has taken a shocking twist. The 30-year-old migrant, once wrongfully deported to El Salvador, has again been detained by US immigration officials. This time, authorities are threatening to deport him to Uganda—a country he has never…
At least 15 people, including four journalists, lost their lives on Monday after Israeli airstrikes struck al-Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza, Palestinian health officials confirmed. Among the dead were Reuters cameraman Hussam al-Masri, Associated Press freelancer Mariam Abu Dagga, Mohammed…
South African opposition leader Julius Malema has sounded a strong warning to African governments, cautioning against the dangers of unchecked foreign loans that he described as a “debt trap.” He noted that reckless borrowing is gradually mortgaging the continent’s future.…
The Nigeria Police Force, working hand-in-hand with INTERPOL, has finally ended the hide-and-seek game of a notorious Chinese gang leader, Mr. Dai Qisheng, who had been on the run for over a year. His arrest in Abuja and subsequent deportation…
US President Donald Trump has once again taken aim at the Smithsonian Institution, accusing the world’s largest museum network of dwelling too much on America’s history of slavery. His remarks, shared on his Truth Social platform, sparked immediate backlash from…
Interpol has announced a major breakthrough in the fight against cybercrime across Africa, with over 1,200 arrests and $100 million worth of assets seized in a sweeping operation code-named “Serengeti 2.0”. The coordinated crackdown, carried out between June and August,…
Nestlé has introduced a game-changing process that makes use of up to 30% more of the cocoa fruit—not just the beans, but also the pulp, placenta, and husk. This patented method could be a big relief for the struggling cocoa…
