Gunmen ambushed a group of local security volunteers in Zamfara State, killing ten and leaving three missing. The attack occurred near Bagega as the group was returning from an operation. Among the casualties were six members of the Community Protection Guards (CPG) and four Yansakai vigilantes, whose burials took place on Sunday morning. Authorities confirmed…
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah made history on Friday as she took the oath of office, becoming Namibia’s first female president during a ceremony held at the State House in Windhoek. Her inauguration is a landmark moment for the nation, aligning with Namibia’s 35th anniversary of independence. At 72 years old, Nandi-Ndaitwah was sworn in by Chief Justice…
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has reported that at least 8,938 migrants lost their lives on migratory routes worldwide in 2024, making it the deadliest year on record. Deputy Director General for Operations at IOM, Ugochi Daniels, described the alarming death toll as unacceptable, highlighting a continuous rise in migrant fatalities over the past…
Burkina Faso’s transitional president, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has urged his people to combat misinformation that portrays Africa in a negative light. During a visit to the Central Plateau region in the capital, Ouagadougou, he reaffirmed his opposition to Western influence in Africa, particularly in Burkina Faso. He stated that imperialist powers aim to create chaos…
The Nigerian government has released more than 4,000 inmates as part of efforts to decongest prisons and reduce expenses, particularly in food costs, which would save the country an estimated one billion naira. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced this during the 5th Ministerial Press Conference in Abuja on Thursday, emphasizing that the initiative…
