Africa

South Africa closed its border with Mozambique shortly after opening it on Thursday, as post-election violence in the neighboring country intensified, leading to clashes between protesters and police, according to reports. Authorities have also advised South Africans to postpone any non-essential visits to Mozambique, reports stated. “At least 20 people …

In Senegal, the government has decided to suspend peanut seed exports from November 15 for the 2024-2025 season, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Equipment announced on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The aim of this decision is to prevent any competition between exports and local marketing, the Ministry said. During …

No fewer than 10 residents, including women and children, were killed when bandits on motorcycles invaded a farming community in Niger State. The bandits massacred some of the women who refused to be raped by the armed men. According to reports, the incident occurred in the Wayam community of Sabon-Gari …

More than four decades ago, Paul Biya became head of state on November 6, and this date is synonymous with great celebration within the Rassemblement démocratique du peuple camerounais (RDPC), the ruling party. Activists of the Rassemblement Démocratique du Peuple Camerounais (RDPC) and supporters of the Head of State have …

The Nigerian Air Force has neutralized 50 terrorists in air operations targeting members of the West African branch of the terrorist organization Daesh, in Borno State, in the northeast of the country. Nigerian Air Force spokesman Olusola Akinboyewa shared a written statement on the operation on Tuesday. “The army conducted …

In Burkina Faso, a large-scale gendarmerie operation has resulted in the arrest of several individuals and the seizure of a large number of weapons and other items. Following numerous complaints of armed robbery, the gendarmerie launched an investigation, focusing on the Bassinko, Gambre-yaare, Marcoussis and Yagma districts which led to …

A 29-year-old woman killed her 35-year-old husband in Abuakwa-Abakomadi, in Ghana’s Ashanti region, according to reports. According to the suspect, “she committed the crime following an argument over her alleged infidelity.” “The deceased had received several threats upon his return from a business trip,” reports said. “The deceased was warned …

Any public or private administration official found to be having intimate relations within the confines of his or her office will be immediately dismissed, the Equatorial Guinean government has announced. The move comes in light of over 400 explicit videos circulating on social media, featuring Baltasar Ebang Engonga, the former …

Lighting victims in the Palabek camp in northern Uganda were buried on Sunday November 3, according to reports. They had gathered to pray when the rain started around 5:00 PM Saturday, and the lightning thunder struck half an hour later. Police identified 14 victims, amongst whom 8 males. Deadly lightning …

On Monday November 4, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu ordered the immediate release of all minors currently on trial for taking part in protests against the cost of living. The announcement was made by the Minister of Information and ends weeks of public outrage. A total of 76 protesters have been …