THE United States deported more alleged Venezuelan MS-13 gang members to El Salvador’s maximum security prison over the weekend. According to Reuters, the US State Department said on Monday that 17 people that were transfered to El Salvador were…
THE UK is hosting a two-day international meeting to tackle what it calls the global threat of illegal migration. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is expected to urge the summit, which will welcome representatives from more than 40 countries,…
THE World Bank is set to approve a total of $632 million in fresh loans to Nigeria on Monday, aimed at supporting crucial sectors such as nutrition improvement and quality education, despite mounting concerns over the country’s rising debt profile. According…
By Inusa Ndahi, Maiduguri Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Muslims in the state on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast and the Eid El- Fitr Sallah celebrations. Governor Zulum, who is…
THE United States Department of State has issued a security warning to its citizens in Syria, cautioning them about an increased risk of terrorist attacks during the Eid al-Fitr holiday. The advisory highlights potential threats to embassies, international organisations, and…
CELEBRATED Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is making a triumphant return to fiction after a 12-year pause, with her new novel Dream Count drawing early praise for its emotional depth, feminist critique and poignant storytelling. The book traces the intertwined lives of four Nigerian…
TANZANIA is swiftly emerging as one of Africa’s most dynamic economies. Once defined by widespread poverty, the country is now enjoying steady growth across multiple sectors, including tourism, manufacturing, agriculture and finance. According to the World Economic Forum, Tanzania’s wealth per capita…
GUINEA’S ruling military junta has granted a controversial pardon to former junta leader Moussa Dadis Camara, who was convicted last year for crimes against humanity over his role in the 2009 stadium massacre that left over 150 people dead. The announcement…
SOUTH Africa’s former ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, has been expelled from the country following remarks accusing President Donald Trump’s administration of racism. In an interview with the BBC, Rasool described the racism as ‘self-evident’, sparking a sharp diplomatic fallout between Washington…
A YEAR after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye swept into office promising economic independence and sweeping reform, Senegal’s construction industry is buckling under the weight of broken promises, unpaid government bills, and shrinking project pipelines. At a unit of the Consortium of Senegalese…
