Africa

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Africa Foreign

US: Terrorists eyeing Nigeria, W’African coastline

Akanji Philip June 2, 2025

The Commander of United States Africa Command, Gen Michael Langley, has raised the alarm over growing efforts by extremist groups and terrorists in the Sahel to gain access to West Africa’s coastline. Describing...

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Africa

Insurgents kill ’44’ Niger Republic soldiers during river ambush — Report

Akanji Philip May 28, 2025

At least 44 officers of Niger Republic’s defence and security forces (FDS) were killed in a deadly ambush by suspected jihadist militants during a river patrol operation in the Dosso Region. Zagazola Makama,...

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Africa

BREAKING: Mali’s military government dissolves political parties

Akanji Philip May 14, 2025

Mali’s military junta has dissolved all political parties in the country. A statement read on state television on Tuesday said the country’s military leader, Assimi Goita, validated the decision. Last month, a...

2 Minutes

Africa Relationship

Pastor Announces Breakup with Wife after 7 Years Union, Says It Failed

VAM News April 19, 2025

News Update A Ugandan preacher, Jonathan Nalebo, is currently trending on social media after he announced separation from his wife, Enid Mirembe, because she was “too perfect” for him to keep up with. It...

2 Minutes

Africa

BREAKING: Niger dumps French, adopts Hausa as national language

Akanji Philip April 9, 2025

Niger military government has officially made Hausa the country’s new national language, moving away from its colonial past where French played a central role. The change was announced in a new charter released...

2 Minutes

Africa

How student seeks help after losing N33M school fees to sports betting

VAM News April 2, 2025

News Update A man from Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, has been left devastated after losing KSh 2.8 million (approx. N33 million) meant for his studies abroad to sports betting. Dismas Mutai reportedly lost the...

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Africa

Moment Nigerian Boxer Slumped, Died During Bout Fight

VAM News March 31, 2025

News Update A 40-year-old Nigerian boxer, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, has d!ed after collapsing during a boxing match in Ghana. The former National and West African light-heavyweight champion, was facing Accra-born John Mbanugu, nicknamed “Power”...

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Africa

Eid-el-Fitr: Govt Declares Public Holidays

VAM News March 24, 2025

News Update THE Government of Ghana has declared Monday, 31st March 2025 and Tuesday, 1st April 2025 as Public Holidays for the Eid-el-Ftr festival celebration. This was contained in a statement signed by the...

2 Minutes

Africa

BREAKING: Yobe partners Morocco to develop local govt

Akanji Philip February 10, 2025 0 Comment

The Yobe State Government has taken a significant step toward strengthening local governance by partnering with the United Cities and Local Governments of Africa. A delegation led by Secretary to the State Government,...

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Africa

Man Nabbed With Wife’s Body Parts – Details

VAM News January 23, 2025 0 Comment

News Update THE Police have reportedly arrested a man identified as John Kiama Wambua in Kenya after discovering the mutilated remains of his wife in a backpack during a routine patrol in Huruma, a...