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At least 13 dead in attack on Niger’s main airport as security forces repel gunmen
An armed attack on Diori Hamani International Airport in Niger's capital, Niamey, has left at least 13 people dead, according to Nigerien authorities.The Nigerien...
US says Omar Artan was denied World Cup entry over alleged terror links as controversy deepens
The United States has confirmed that Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied entry ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to alleged...
South Africa weighs compensation for Ghanaian traders affected by xenophobic attacks
The South African government is considering compensation for Ghanaian traders and business owners who suffered losses during recent anti immigrant violence, although no final...
South Africa moves to bill countries for deporting their nationals amid rising migration costs
South Africa is preparing to introduce a policy that would require foreign governments to cover the costs of deporting their own citizens, as the...
Iran accuses United States of revoking World Cup tickets for supporters amid escalating tensions
Iran’s football federation has accused the United States of revoking its allocated ticket quota for Iranian supporters ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup,...
Uganda approves Standard Chartered retail banking sale to Absa, reshaping financial sector
The Bank of Uganda has approved the sale of the retail banking and wealth management operations of Standard Chartered in Uganda to Absa Bank...
Political tensions in Somalia deepen as UN warns against repeat of 2021 crisis
The United Nations has warned that repeated appeals to Somali political leaders to avoid a repeat of the country’s 2021 electoral crisis were ignored,...
South Africa removes trade barriers on Kenyan tea, coffee and spices to strengthen economic ties with Kenya
South Africa has moved to remove trade barriers affecting Kenyan agricultural exports, including tea, coffee and spices, in a landmark step aimed at strengthening...
Gambia’s revenue surges as digital reforms drive record tax collection and compliance growth
The Gambia Revenue Authority has recorded a significant surge in revenue collection, with officials crediting years of digital reforms and improved compliance systems for...
US to cut visa processing centres in Africa from nearly 50 to 20 under sweeping new immigration overhaul
The United States is set to significantly reduce the number of its embassies and consulates in Africa that handle visa processing, cutting them from...
PDP affirms Goodluck Jonathan as presidential candidate for 2027 election
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reportedly affirmed former President Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections, marking a dramatic...
Ghana dismisses false Cambodia evacuation notice as foreign ministry confirms ongoing repatriation of nationals
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has firmly dismissed viral reports claiming that Ghanaians have been ordered to leave Cambodia by May 31, 2026, describing...
Barbados built a global tourism brand by putting culture at the centre of policy – Juliette Bynoe-Sutherland
Barbados High Commissioner to Ghana, Nigeria and Liberia, Juliette Bynoe-Sutherland, has stated that Barbados transformed its tourism industry into a globally recognised success story...
Pope Leo XIV apologises for Catholic Church’s historic role in slavery and calls for renewed global reconciliation
Pope Leo XIV has issued an apology acknowledging the Catholic Church’s historical involvement in slavery, expressing regret over its role in legitimising and sustaining...
Tinubu secures APC ticket to run for second term as Nigeria’s President
Nigeria’s political landscape is heating up ahead of the next general elections after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu secured the ruling party’s endorsement to contest...
EU warns against overdependence on single country supply chains amid China tensions
The European Union has issued a strong warning to industries across the bloc to avoid relying entirely on one country for critical supplies, as...
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