News & Current Affairs

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 06, 2026

Pope Leo XIV will undertake his first pastoral visit to Africa from April 13 to April 23, 2026, marking a significant milestone for his pontificate and the global Catholic Church.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 06, 2026

Prominent Nigerian clergyman Apostle Johnson Suleman, senior pastor of Omega Fire Ministries International, has issued a strong critique of the nation’s leadership, saying prayer alone is futile when citizens elect “bad leaders.”

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 06, 2026

Unverified reports circulating online have sparked intense debate and scrutiny after claims emerged that Paul Biya, the world’s oldest sitting president at 93, has appointed his son, Franck Emmanuel Biya, to a sweeping dual role encompassing both political and military authority.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 06, 2026

At 93, Paul Biya, the long-serving President of Cameroon, is poised to make a historic shift in governance by appointing a deputy for the first time in his 43 years in power. This development follows the recent passage of a bill by Cameroon’s parliament authorizing the creation of the position of Vice President, an office that did not previously exist within the country’s executive structure.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 06, 2026

In a decisive move to tackle one of Nigeria’s most persistent infrastructure challenges, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a sweeping ₦3.3 trillion payment plan aimed at clearing long-standing debts in the country’s power sector and restoring reliable electricity nationwide.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 06, 2026

Tunisia is advancing an ambitious plan to establish a strategic overland trade corridor that would significantly reshape commercial connectivity between North Africa and the Sahel.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 05, 2026

Supporters of Ghanaian social media personality Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, have intensified public calls for President John Dramani Mahama to intervene and secure his release from custody as he faces extradition proceedings to the United States.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 05, 2026

A top Al-Shabaab commander, Salaad Macalin Cusmaan Cabdiyow, also known as “Salaad Dheere”, has been captured in a precision counterterrorism raid in southern Somalia, marking a major victory in the fight against insurgent networks.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 04, 2026

Morocco has recorded a strong start to the year in its tourism sector, reinforcing its position as one of Africa’s most dynamic travel destinations.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 04, 2026

Nigeria’s long-running electricity crisis has come under renewed scrutiny after former presidential candidate Peter Obi claimed that President Bola Tinubu abruptly ended a visit to Jos due to a power outage.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 04, 2026

Ghana has announced a landmark policy that will allow all African passport holders to enter the country visa-free starting May 25, 2026, aligning the launch with Africa Day celebrations.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 03, 2026

Ghana’s government has announced a major push to position the country as the leading manufacturing hub in West Africa, calling on industry leaders and investors to take advantage of the nation’s strategic location, growing skilled workforce, and access to regional markets.