By Abioye Tosin Lawrence Bobi Wine did not pick up arms. He did not incite violence. He did not murder anyone. His only “crime” was daring to challenge a four-decade reign of…
Category: Africa
Man kills neigbhour who tried to stop him from committing suicide
THE fishing community of Takinta in the Jomoro Municipality, Western Region, Ghana, has been thrown into a state of shock after a respected individual was killed by his suicidal neighbour after he…
Museveni, Africa’s Longtime Leader Who Assumed Office In 1986, Wins Uganda Presidential Election
News Update Uganda’s Electoral Commission has declared President Yoweri Museveni the winner of the 2026 presidential election, cementing his position as one of Africa’s longest-ruling leaders and extending a political reign that…
Nigeria set to become first African nation with sweeping AI law
Nigeria is set to pass the National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill, positioning it among the first African nations to implement comprehensive AI regulation, with President Bola Tinubu expected to sign the…
After 40 Years in power, Uganda Leader seeks 7th term
News Update When Yoweri Museveni seized power in Uganda in 1986, he declared that “the problem of Africa in general and Uganda in particular is not the people but leaders who want…
Nigeria now 5th best English-speaking country
Nigeria has been ranked the 5th best English-speaking country in Africa and 29th in the world, according to the 2025 English Proficiency Index released by global education organisation, Education First (EF). The…
Ghana deports 42 Nigerians over criminal activities
News Update At least 42 Nigerians have been sent back from Ghana’s Ashanti Region after courts found them guilty of offences linked to prostitution, fraud, and similar crimes. The Ashanti Regional Minister,…
State of emergency declared across West Africa
News Update ECOWAS has placed the entire West African region under a state of emergency following fresh unrest linked to recent coups and failed mutinies. The announcement came in Abuja during the…
Is Benin Republic President Safe?
News Update Benin’s President Patrice Talon is safe and the army is regaining control, after a group of soldiers said they had ousted him from power, the presidency told AFP on Sunday….
11 killed as mass shooting rocks South Africa
News Update At least 11 people have been killed in a mass shooting at a hostel in South Africa. Fourteen others were wounded when gunmen stormed the venue in Saulsville township, west…