Peter Obi: Nigeria’s surprise presidential challenger
Lagos – At 61, former governor Peter Obi is the youngest of the three frontrunners for Nigeria’s top job... Read more
22 Feb, 2023
Nigeria’s wealthy Atiku Abubakar, a serial presidential hopeful
Abuja – Campaigning around the country for Nigeria’s opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP), ahead of Saturday’s election for the... Read more
22 Feb, 2023
Three UN peacekeepers killed in Mali blast
Dakar – Three Senegalese UN peacekeepers were killed on Tuesday when their convoy struck a roadside bomb in jihadist-torn... Read more
22 Feb, 2023
Morocco halves jail sentence of rights activist
Rabat – A Moroccan appeals court halved the sentence of rights activist Rida Benotmane, jailed for social media posts... Read more
22 Feb, 2023
‘It’s the prerogative of Ramaphosa to appoint his deputy,’ says Mbalula as Cabinet reshuffle looms
Cape Town – The ruling African National Congress has reportedly confirmed that issues regarding the looming Cabinet reshuffle will... Read more
22 Feb, 2023
Burkina Faso parties rally around junta following deadly ambush
Ouagadougou – Political parties and civil groups in Burkina Faso voiced their backing for the ruling junta on Tuesday... Read more
22 Feb, 2023
Nigerians vote in most unpredictable election in years
Lagos – Nigerians will vote for a successor to President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday in an unprecedented race between... Read more
22 Feb, 2023
Sierra Leone opposition select candidate despite corruption charges
Freetown – Sierra Leone’s main opposition party on Monday named former foreign minister Samura Kamara as its presidential candidate... Read more
22 Feb, 2023
Two killed in western Mali attack
Bamako – An improvised explosive device went off Monday at a police checkpoint in western Mali killing an officer... Read more
21 Feb, 2023
New toll says 51 Burkina Faso troops killed in ambush
Ouagadougou – At least 51 soldiers were killed in an ambush by suspected jihadists in northern Burkina Faso, the... Read more
21 Feb, 2023
