Al-Khums, Libya – Libyan police have arrested three undocumented Ghanaian and Nigerian nationals in Al-Khums, northwestern Libya, on allegations of breaking into a farm with intent to steal. The arrest was made following a citizen’s report, according to Migrant Rescue Watch’s post on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday. The suspects, who reportedly remain in custody,…
Abuja, Nigeria – Nigeria is pursuing a $5 billion trade facility from Saudi Arabia as part of its economic reform agenda, following discussions between President Bola Tinubu and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh during the joint Arab-Islamic Summit. The Presidency announced this potential deal, though specific terms and allocations are still under…
Abuja, Nigeria — Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, has alleged that Iran’s destabilising activities are now reaching Nigeria and other parts of Africa. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday during a screening of the documentary We Will Dance Again: Surviving October 7th, the Israeli envoy warned of Iran’s influence beyond the Middle East and its…
Accra, Ghana – Ghana has taken a significant step towards harnessing space science technology for national development with the launch of its first comprehensive space policy. The Ghana Space Policy, unveiled on Tuesday at a ceremony in Accra by Mrs. Ophelia Hayford, Minister of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MESTI), aims to leverage space technology…
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — In an increasingly hostile environment for the press, journalists worldwide continue to face life-threatening pressures and violence, underscoring the urgency of the 10th International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists (IDEI), which opens today in Addis Ababa. Hosted by UNESCO and marking two decades since the creation of the…
Accra, Ghana — Ghana’s National HIV and AIDS Control Programme has reported a troubling increase in new HIV infections, with over 34000 new cases detected between January and the third quarter of 2024. Dr Stephen Ayisi Addo, Programme Manager, shared this data during the launch of the 2024 World AIDS Day campaign, held by the…
Malabo, Equatorial Guinea – Baltasar Engonga Ebang, a high-ranking official in Equatorial Guinea’s anti-corruption agency, is embroiled in a major scandal after over 400 explicit videos were discovered during a fraud investigation. Engonga, who leads the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), reportedly filmed numerous encounters with high-profile women, including wives and sisters of prominent officials,…
Abuja, Nigeria – The President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, Dr Omar Touray, has urged member states to work together swiftly to make the African-Atlantic Gas Project (AAGP) a reality. Dr Touray’s call to action was conveyed at a joint meeting of ECOWAS Ministers of Hydrocarbons and Energy, with Morocco…
In the centuries preceding the birth of Jesus Christ, Africa held a vastly different geographical and cultural landscape from what we know today. Ancient historical and religious texts, including the Bible, offer intriguing clues about how this continent was viewed by those who chronicled early civilisations. Many of these records reveal that vast regions, which…
CAF Disciplinary Board Renders Verdict Against Libya Football Federation Over Regulation Breach In The Suspended Match Between Libya Vs Nigeria Benghazi, October 26, 2024 – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Disciplinary Board has issued a decision against the Libya Football Federation (LFF) for violations surrounding the recent CAF African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers….
