Africa

On the occasion of Africa Day, celebrated every May 25, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered a shock speech at the “Cradle of Humanity” square on the outskirts of Johannesburg. For Cyril Ramaphosa, it’s not a time for festivities, but rather a time for reflection on how to extricate the …

The United States imposed sanctions on Ivan Maslov, considered to be the head of the Wagner Group’s operation in Mali. The US Treasury said Ivan Maslov was a key figure in Wagner’s global activities. It said Wagner may be using its presence in Mali to conceal efforts to acquire military …

In a recent interview, Nigerian singer Davido spoke about the key to happiness in finding a partner and how meeting his wife almost two decades ago was a stroke of fate. Davido revealed that he and Chioma met during his first year in college and quickly became inseparable. He praised …

A priest at Christ the King Catholic parish was abducted by gunmen and taken to an unknown destination in Imo State in southeastern Nigeria, according to reports. The man of God was abducted as he was visiting a newly built chapel in the village of Ogii. “We ask for your …

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $3.5bn (£2.8bn) loan agreement with Ivory Coast, which it says is designed to tackle financial challenges and assist economic transformation. The West African country will receive nearly $500m immediately. Further funds will be dependent on Ivory Coast making structural changes to its …

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man for deflowering his five-year-old daughter in Nigeria, according to reports. “The victim’s mother noticed her daughter has been complaining of pain whenever she wanted to urinate,” reports said. “The mother complained that her daughter moaned every time she took a …

The Hohoe Circuit Court sentenced a 40-year-old man to 10 years in prison for illegally entering Ghana and stealing 684 bags of fertilier. “Living was hard for him so he discussed his situation with his accomplice and they both went to the warehouse of the complainant and stole the items,” …

Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has urged African countries to end their neutral stance over Russia’s invasion as he embarks on a second tour of the continent. “By being neutral towards the Russian aggression against Ukraine, you project your neutrality to the violation of borders and mass crimes that may …

A student of the Federal Polytechnic has killed himself by drinking some chemical substance after losing his fees and that of his friend to an online betting in Ogun State, Nigeria. The deceased committed suicide when his colleagues were preparing for their first-semester exam. “The deceased used his school fee …

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a man for his alleged involvement in the death of a woman he attempted to rape in the Fanibi Area of Akure, Nigeria. “The suspect acted under the influence of Indian hemp he smoked,” reports said. He broke into the room of the …