GROUPS from five African countries have filed formal complaints against French billionaire Vincent Bollore and his son, alleging they benefited unlawfully from lucrative African port concessions. The allegations were submitted on Wednesday by a coalition of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), according to a…
WHEN most people think about health, they think of blood pressure checks or perhaps vaccinations. Rarely does oral health come to mind, even though the state of our mouths plays a critical role in our overall well-being, not just physically,…
NIGERIAN Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has accused the country’s Senate of operating like a ‘cult’ after being suspended for six months, following her sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Speaking to the BBC in an exclusive interview, she said her suspension highlights…
NAMIBIA has been urged to strengthen its tax oversight to curb avoidance particularly by multinational enterprises and boost revenue. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative to Namibia Alka Bhatia said the initiative would help Namibia improve its tax administration…
NIGER’S military-led government has formally announced its withdrawal from the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), deepening its rift with former colonial power France. The move, reported by AFP, follows a series of political realignments since the military coup in July 2023. In…
GHANA’S President John Dramani Mahama’s official X (formerly Twitter) account has been fully restored after it was compromised by hackers, according to the state-owned Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC). The breach was first confirmed by the Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye…
THE Trump administration is considering sweeping travel restrictions that could impact citizens from 43 countries, with 22 African nations reportedly on the list. The proposal follows an executive order signed by President Donald Trump on January 20, mandating stricter security vetting for…
AFRICA’S growing population, abundant resources, and advancing technologies could be the keys to unlocking sustainable economic growth, according to the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). The call came during the opening session of the Expert Segment at the 2025 Conference…
UGANDA’S parliament has officially approved a landmark, a move designed to simplify mobile communication and lower connectivity costs for millions of citizens. The decision was reached during a plenary session chaired by Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa and marks a significant…
Israel launched a ferocious wave of attacks on Gaza in the early hours of Tuesday, killing over 300 Palestinians, in a unilateral end of its ceasefire agreement with Hamas. Footage broadcast by Al Jazeera showed children and babies among those killed and wounded, as air…
