MAIDUGURI – The Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC), in partnership with the African Union (AU) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is set to host the 5th Edition of the Governors’ Forum of the Lake Chad Basin. The event aims to strengthen regional cooperation in addressing the security, humanitarian, and developmental challenges affecting the…
The Federal Government of Nigeria is seeking the support of the World Economic Forum (WEF) on the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline (AAGP) project to connect Nigeria to Morocco and other African nations, enhancing regional energy security and economic growth. The development was announced by the President’s Spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha on his official X (Twitter) page…
HOSTAFRICA, a leading web-hosting company in Africa, is excited to announce the successful completion of the acquisition of GO54 (formerly known as WhoGoHost). GO54 is one of Nigeria’s most prominent web hosting companies with a domain market share of over 20%. This marks a significant milestone in HOSTAFRICA’s strategic expansion across the continent. It solidifies…
Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, collectively known as the “Alliance of Sahel States (AES),” have announced their intention to abandon the CFA franc (XOF) and introduce a new currency this 2025. This move is part of their broader push for economic independence and a desire to reduce French influence, which has long been associated with…
Born in 1701, Diallo was the son of a slave trader in present-day Senegal. As he grew older, he became deeply involved in his father’s business, selling slaves to European traders. However, during one of his trading ventures, Diallo’s life took a dramatic turn. While transporting slaves for sale, he was captured, chained alongside the…
Abuja, Nigeria – More than 600 Nigerien nationals have been forcibly deported from Libya in a large-scale operation, sparking concerns over human rights violations. According to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), a convoy of trucks transported 613 individuals to Dirkou, a desert town in Niger, last weekend. The deportees were among numerous migrant workers…
In June 2022, Melilla, a Spanish enclave in North Africa, became the site of one of the most tragic and haunting events in recent memory. Dozens of migrants seeking refuge and a chance at a better life were brutally massacred at its gates. They were not criminals nor invaders but dreamers, according to Refugees in…
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Naima Jamal, a 20-year-old Ethiopian woman from Oromia, has become the latest victim of Libya’s brutal human trafficking networks. Abducted shortly after arriving in Libya in May 2024, her family has been subjected to relentless threats and shifting ransom demands by her captors, with the latest demand set at $6,000 for…
A tragic incident has emerged involving a man who reportedly killed his wife, Rebecca Mokoena, 37, after allegedly finding her having sex with their neighbour on their marital bed. The incident reportedly occurred while their 3-year-old son was asleep on the floor in the same room. Details of the case surfaced on X (formerly Twitter),…
Maputo, Mozambique – The Mozambican government has confirmed a large-scale prison break involving over 1,500 inmates from the high-security Machava prison near Maputo on December 25. The incident coincides with escalating post-election violence following the Constitutional Council’s ratification of Daniel Chapo’s presidential victory with 65% of the vote. Police chief Bernardino Rafael reported that 1,534…
