Egypt Targets Online Content, Mali Bans ‘Dior Parties’
Egyptian and Malian authorities have escalated controls on social-media content and public celebrations, citi…
Tinubu Hands Over ECOWAS Leadership to Julius Bio
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday officially handed over the chairmanship of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of S…
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Israel-Iran conflict inflates oil prices, lifts Nigeria’s budget outlook
A dramatic escalation in conflict between Israel and Iran has triggered a sharp spike in global crude oil pr…
Red Sea: Egypt, Saudi Arabia Advance $4 Billion ‘Moses Bridge’ Project
Egypt and Saudi Arabia are moving forward with plans to construct a $4 billion bridge across the Red Sea, aim…
Egypt Achieves Malaria-Free Status After Century-Long Battle
In a groundbreaking achievement, Egypt has been certified malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO)…
DRC Justice Minister Orders Release of 527 Prisoners, Vows Improved Detention Conditions
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Minister of Justice, Constant Mutamba, announced the release of 527 pr…
Mali Mourns Kora Legend Toumani Diabate (58)
Mali's music world is in mourning following the death of Toumani Diabate, a revered kora maestro. The 58-…
Cameroon Elections Postponed to 2026, Opposition Raises Concerns
Prime 9ja Online reports that Cameroonian President Paul Biya has secured approval from lawmakers t…
Rwanda Deploys 3,000-4,000 Troops in Eastern Congo, Supports M23 Rebels
Prime 9ja Online reports that the United Nations has accused Rwanda of deploying between 3,000 to 4…
East Africa Grapples with Internet Disruption
Several East African countries experienced significant internet disruption on Sunday due to damage …
Tragic Boat Capsize Claims Over 90 Lives Amid Cholera Outbreak in Mozambique
In a tragic incident off Mozambique’s northern coast on Sunday, over 90 people lost their lives when a boat c…
Senegal’s New Government Takes Shape Following Presidential Election
Senegal has ushered in a new era of governance with the formation of a new cabinet, comprising 25 ministers…
Guinea's Junta Dissolves Government Amidst Political Unrest
In a surprising turn of events, the military junta in Guinea decreed the dissolution of the government on Mon…
Côte d’Ivoire Prepares to Host 2023 AFCON, Says Envoy
Kalilou Traore, the Ambassador of Côte d’Ivoire to Nigeria, has reaffirmed his country's preparedness to …
Guinean Sentenced for Pangolin Trafficking in Major NCS Case
A Guinean national, Mamoduo Barete, has been sentenced to two years in prison by the Federal High Court in La…
Boakai defeats Weah in Liberia’s presidential election
Liberia’s former vice president Joseph Boakai has been declared the winner of the country’s presidential elec…
FULL LIST: Osimhen, 29 others bag 2023 African Player of the Year nomination
The Confederation of African Football named Nigeria's Victor Osimhen, Egypt's Mohamed Salah, former …
2023 AFCON DRAW: Nigeria hosts Ivory Coast, others
For the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria's Super Eagles have been drawn in Group A alongside hosts Iv…
CAN decries Israel-Hamas war, pleads for reconciliation
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) decried the ongoing violence between Israel and Hamas, a Palestin…
BREAKING: Israel PM vows to avenge Hamas ambush
Following Saturday's attacks, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to go all-out a…