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Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has accused some staff members of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and oil traders of operating a blending plant in Malta that produces substandard petroleum products.Dangote...

Rescue teams have recovered the bodies of 157 individuals from two landslides in southern Ethiopia, according to a local official who spoke to the BBC.The landslides took place on Sunday evening and Monday morning...

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has cautioned protesters that they would be "playing with fire" if they proceed with their planned anti-corruption march to parliament on Tuesday.Young Ugandans, driven by a desire to combat corruption...

South African police have arrested four individuals, including two Mexican nationals, following the discovery of a multimillion-dollar drug manufacturing operation on a farm in the country's northern region.The South African Police Service (SAPS) and...

Nigeria fined Meta Platforms $220 million, as announced by its competition watchdog on Friday, after investigations revealed that data-sharing on social platforms violated local consumer, data protection, and privacy laws.The Federal Competition and Consumer...

Forty-eight boys have been rescued from a male circumcision camp in Zambia following urgent complaints from parents about their children being abducted.Officials confirmed to the BBC that one of the boys, who was on...

Rwandan President Paul Kagame is poised to extend his 24-year rule by another five years with a landslide victory, as most of the votes from Monday's election have been counted.Partial results announced by the...

When leaving a job, one would expect their salary to cease, but for several ex-Nigerian civil servants, this isn't the case.Despite securing employment elsewhere, sometimes even abroad, these individuals continue to draw salaries from...

In 2023, Ghana emerged as the second-largest recipient of remittances in Sub-Saharan Africa, marking a significant milestone in its economic landscape.According to the World Bank’s 2024 Migration and Development Report, Ghana received an estimated...

EU funds and completes EnMAR training for 15 port security officials from West and Central Africa in the Gulf of Guinea.A regional 'Port Security' train-the-trainers program, spanning five days, focused on ISPS Code section...

A fire broke out at a section of the Lagos-based Dangote Refinery on Wednesday afternoon, June 26, 2024, causing alarm in the surrounding community.Eyewitnesses reported seeing massive plumes of smoke and hearing loud noises...

Kenya's President William Ruto has declared his decision to withdraw the Finance Bill 2024 following widespread and deadly protests across the country.The bill, which included controversial tax hikes, sparked massive demonstrations culminating in...

A fire broke out at the Dangote Refinery in Lagos on Wednesday, according to reports circulating on social media.A video depicting the refinery engulfed in flames has gone viral, raising concerns about the...

President William Ruto has announced a stringent crackdown on those protesting against the Finance Bill, labeling the demonstrations in Kenya as "treasonous."In a press briefing held at State House, Nairobi, the president condemned...

Several Kenyans are feared dead from the clashes between police and protesters over the controversial finance bill passed by MPs.A paramedic, according to the BBC, has told the Reuters news agency that at least...

Head of Unicef, Catherine Russell, has described Sudan as one of the most dire places for children globally.She highlighted that Sudan currently hosts the largest number of displaced children worldwide, with millions suffering...

African leaders have teamed up with Europe and Western countries to push for a comprehensive strategic partnership to a new height, this time in the health sector.At this crucial time of rising geopolitical tensions,...

Two colonial-era laws banning same-sex acts between men have been ruled unconstitutional by a High court in Namibia.Namibia, first colonised by Germany, inherited the laws when it gained independence from South Africa in 1990,...

One person was killed and dozens were injured in a crash at an election rally for Rwandan President Paul Kagame, according to officials.The incident occurred on Sunday in Rubavu district, where 37 people sustained...

A video making rounds on social media has captured the shocking moment a Nigerian driver was seen using a switch to control his gear while driving.The incident took place in Owerri, Imo State,...

Speculation regarding internal unrest within Burkina Faso's security forces has intensified following an attack on an army base, allegedly resulting in the deaths of over 100 soldiers.This comes as the country remains under...

In a groundbreaking decision for gay rights advocates, Namibia has declared laws prohibiting same-sex acts between men unconstitutional.Convictions for colonial-era offenses such as "sodomy" and "unnatural sexual offenses" were infrequent but contributed to discrimination...

The permit of a French fuel producer to operate at one of the world's largest uranium mines in Niger has been revoked by the country's military government, according to the company.Orano had been granted...

A lady said to trace her origin to Brazil and Syria has captured the hearts of many Nigerian folks.The lady believed to be in her mid-twenties or early thirties speaks Yoruba fluently and also...

Sudan has leveled accusations against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for allegedly supplying arms to a paramilitary force involved in the country's ongoing 14-month civil conflict, sparking a contentious debate at the United Nations...

A tragic incident occurred during the funeral procession of Malawi's late Vice-President Saulos Chilima, resulting in the deaths of four individuals, including a pregnant woman, and injuring twelve others. Witnesses recounted that as the...

South Sudan’s opposition and civil society groups, currently engaged in political negotiations with the government in Nairobi, are calling for the talks to result in a new constitution to reset the country's governance framework.This...

Police in Kiboga District, central Uganda, have arrested a 42-year-old traditional healer following the discovery of an 11-year-old pupil who was found dead after leaving her home to sell boiled maize at night.On Thursday,...

A pastor with Winners Chapel Church in Omuo-Ekiti, Enoch Gbinyiam, has been sentenced to one-year imprisonment on Thursday, June 13, 2024 by an Ado-Ekiti High Court for defiling a minor in his...

A senior police officer has shot and wounded a Kenyan magistrate during a court session in Nairobi.The chief inspector targeted Makadara Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti immediately after she issued a ruling.Reports suggest that the...

The death of a Major in Malawi, Wales Jordan Aidini's was announced hours after Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera confirmed the loss of 10 officials in a plane crash.Aidini perished alongside Malawi Vice President...

Guinness is set to join a growing list of multinationals exiting Nigeria due to an increasingly hostile economic environment.Companies like GlaxoSmithKline and Microsoft have already left the country for similar reasons.After operating in...

A 13-year-old boy named Wisdom Hashimu has tragically committed suicide after reports that he was severely beaten by a soldier and members of the civilian Joint Task Force (JTF).The teenager was discovered dead on...

Authorities in Kampala are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man hanging at Golf Course, adding to a recent surge in suicide cases in Uganda's capital and its environs.The deceased, identified...

Over 39 individuals from the Horn of Africa have lost their lives after their boat capsized off the coast of Yemen, according to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and local officials.Survivors informed rescuers...

A statement from the president's office has revealed that an aircraft carrying Malawi's Vice-President Saulos Chilima and nine other individuals has disappeared.The Malawi Defence Force aircraft lost contact after departing from the capital,...

A group of married women in Asaba sparked significant attention as they protested against the rising issue of "husband snatching" in the area.The demonstration took place at a local market, where the women aimed...

Nigeria is projected to spend 5.4 trillion naira ($3.7 billion) in 2024, which is 50% more than in 2023, to maintain fixed petrol prices.Additionally, the country plans to borrow an extra 6.6 trillion...

Numerous gold miners find themselves trapped underground following a collapse in a central Nigerian mine shaft.The incident occurred on Monday amidst heavy rainfall in Niger state, although news dissemination was delayed due to...

A trending video that caught the attention of netizens features a man expressing concern about the rising cost of living. He is frustrated by the lack of value in the goods he purchases despite...

Former Zambian First Lady Esther Lungu and her daughter Chiyeso Katete, along with a close relative Charles Phiri, were apprehended in Lusaka on Thursday for suspected possession of properties believed to be acquired through...

The initial results have been released for what are considered South Africa's most contested elections since the African National Congress (ANC) took power three decades ago.With approximately 14% of voting districts counted, the ANC...

A Catholic Reverend Sister has been detained for her alleged involvement in the abduction and trafficking of two children in Anambra State.Her arrest came after the recue of two of the three children who...

Amidst smoking chimneys, lead-laden dust, and noxious odors, the inhabitants of this factory nestled in the heart of a working-class community appear to have grown accustomed to the hazardous blend they've been exposed to...

Voting commenced Wednesday at educational institutions, community hubs, and expansive white marquees erected in open fields for what's considered South Africa’s most crucial election in three decades.This event might thrust the fledgling democracy into...

Nigerians love their football but it is no longer the main topic of conversation for many.On the first anniversary of the Bola Tinubu presidency, Abubakar Sheka, who sells bread on the streets of the...

Criminals are selling guides on social media on how to conduct sextortion, BBC News has discovered.The guides teach individuals to pose as young women online, deceive victims into sending explicit material, and then blackmail...

South Africans began voting Wednesday, potentially shifting politics if the ruling ANC loses its majority as polls predict.Queues formed in major cities like Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban starting at 7 a.m. (0500 GMT),...

Ten people have been killed and at least 160 villagers have been kidnapped from a remote community in Nigeria's central Niger state, officials report.A large group of armed men, suspected to be from Nigeria's...

An Egyptian soldier was killed in an incident involving Egyptian and Israeli troops near Rafah. Both militaries are investigating the event.Israeli media reported an exchange of fire, but details are sparse and no Israeli...