Kidnappings of Foreign Nationals Surge Across Africa’s Unstable SahelBy Faith DanielMarch 2, 20260 When Marin Petrović landed in Mali in early September last year, it felt like a long-awaited victory. The Bosnian adventurer…
At Least 169 Killed in Surprise Attack in South SudanBy Faith DanielMarch 2, 20260 At least 169 people, including senior officials, were killed on Sunday in a sudden attack in South Sudan’s northern region,…
England and South Africa delay planned 2027 T20 international seriesBy Faith DanielFebruary 26, 20260 England and South Africa have agreed to postpone their scheduled Twenty20 international series that was due to take place during…
Nigeria to open inquest into death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s toddlerBy Faith DanielFebruary 26, 20260 Nigerian authorities have confirmed that a formal inquest into the death of a toddler belonging to celebrated novelist Chimamanda Ngozi…
Is Ethiopia sliding back toward war in Tigray?By Faith DanielFebruary 26, 20260 Anxiety is spreading across northern Ethiopia, with growing fears that the war-scarred region of Tigray could once again be on…
Pope Leo to visit four African countries in AprilBy Faith DanielFebruary 25, 20260 Pope Leo XIV is set to embark on a 10-day tour of Africa beginning on 13 April, the Vatican has…
Two Ugandan women detained after allegedly kissing in publicBy Faith DanielFebruary 25, 20260 Two women in their 20s have been detained by Ugandan police after neighbours accused them of kissing in public, an…
UN sanctions paramilitary leaders over Sudan atrocitiesBy Faith DanielFebruary 25, 20260 The UN Security Council has sanctioned four leaders of Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over atrocities committed during the…
Senegal Condemns Jailing of Supporters After Afcon Final DisorderBy Faith DanielFebruary 24, 20260 Senegal’s government has voiced strong disappointment after 18 of its nationals were sentenced to prison in Morocco over disturbances that…
Nigeria Rejects Claims It Paid ‘Huge’ Ransom to Free Abducted SchoolchildrenBy Faith DanielFebruary 24, 20260 Nigeria’s federal government has firmly dismissed allegations that it paid a substantial ransom to Islamist militant group Boko Haram to…
