Africa

Two children have been burnt to death after fire ruined their room at Agona Afamanso in the Sekyere East District of the Ashanti Region, Ghana. “The children were asleep at the time of the incident, got trapped in their room,” reports said. “Their 40-year-old guardian who was with them had …

A footballer has slumped and died during a training session at the Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria. “The player was undergoing training along with other footballers when the incident happened,”reports said. The footballer was rushed to a state hospital in Ijebu-Ode when he was seen on the …

The military governments of Mali and Niger have announced plans to end their decades-long tax agreements with France within the next three months. The ruling juntas of the two countries said in a joint statement that they were ending the tax pacts due to “France’s persistent hostile attitude” towards their …

A 34-year-old teacher drowned in a river on his way to campaign in the Teberebie electoral zone in Prestea, in the Western Region of Ghana. “The deceased was traveling with about five others,” according to reports. Three individuals managed to return safely, both the teacher and another gentleman drowned. The …

Sierra Leonean security forces have arrested a bodyguard of former President Ernest Bai Koroma on suspicion of links to last month’s foiled coup. Amadu Koita, an ex-soldier, was arrested on Monday alongside two police officers who were harbouring him, Sierra Leone’s Information Minister Chernor Bah said on Tuesday. He added …

A 21-year-old man has been found dead in a bizarre state at Abura Emprow in the Abura Asebu Kwamankese District of the Central Region, Ghana. “The deceased was travelling to Accra from Abura Dunkwa to visit his father but alighted at Abura Emprow to witness a festival,” according to reports. …

The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested two suspects for starving a family member to death in Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area of the state, Nigeria. “The suspects tied the hands and legs of the deceased over his alleged involvement in witchcraft, and kept him in a room for a …

A total of 19 South Africans have crossed into Egypt from war-hit Gaza, South Africa’s foreign ministry spokesman Clayson Monyela has said. “Our missions in Palestine & Egypt led by Ambassadors Shaun Byneveldt & Ntsiki Mashimbye worked with authorities to facilitate this,” Mr Monyela said on X. “We are grateful …

The US ambassador to Niger, Kathleen FitzGibbon, has presented her credentials to the foreign ministry in Niamey, state-owned TV in the West African state reports. She presented her credentials to the foreign ministry on Sunday, as a Russian delegation arrived in Niamey for talks with the junta, state TV reports. …

A day-old baby boy has been rescued by residents in the Tayi area of Minna, Niger State in Nigeria, according reports. The baby boy was already infested by soldier ants before help could come its way. “The baby was wrapped in leather and left without clothes on him,” accoding to …