In a shocking turn of events, reports have emerged alleging that Nigeria’s former central bank governor, Godwin Emefiele, forged the signature of former President Muhammadu Buhari to commit a staggering $6.2 million fraud. The revelation has sparked widespread uproar and raised serious concerns about the integrity of Nigeria’s financial institutions. The controversy came to light […]

The recent escalation of military operations by Israel in Gaza, specifically targeting the city of Rafah, has once again drawn international attention to the enduring conflict in the region. South Africa, with its history of standing against oppression and injustice, has taken a decisive step by approaching the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to address […]

Namibia is in mourning following the passing of President Hage Geingob at the age of 82. The announcement came in a government statement, revealing that the distinguished leader succumbed to cancer while receiving medical treatment. President Geingob took his last breath just past midnight on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Lady Pohamba Hospital in Windhoek, […]

As South Africa braces itself for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday, 11 February, the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has issued a resolute set of demands, emphasizing the critical need for detailed implementation plans rather than new economic strategies. Labour federation COSATU, represented by its parliamentary coordinator […]

In an unexpected move, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger jointly declared their withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The decision, announced on Niger national television, was described as a “sovereign” choice, citing ECOWAS’s perceived deviation from its founding principles. The Sahel nations accused ECOWAS of neglecting their fight against terrorism and […]

Dr. Nasiphi Moya, who is set to take on the position of deputy mayor for Tshwane under the ActionSA banner, promised in her official announcement on January 15 to improve service delivery in the city. Addressing opposition concerns over the deputy mayor role, Moya made it clear that her top priority was coalition governance and […]

Senegal’s prominent opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko, encountered significant setbacks in his pursuit of contesting the presidency as the top court upheld his defamation conviction, and the Constitutional Council rejected his incomplete application to be a presidential candidate. The rejection of Sonko’s candidacy was based on its incomplete nature, and his lawyer, Cir�� Cledor Ly, highlighted […]

In the aftermath of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s election, President F��lix Tshisekedi emerges as the frontrunner, securing over 73% of the vote. Businessman Moise Katumbi trails behind with 18%, followed by Martin Fayulu at 5%. Nobel Peace Prize laureate Denis Mukwege garners less than 1%. With a notable 40% turnout, over 18 million people […]

In a bold move that has stirred the political landscape of South Africa, former banker Roger Jardine has officially launched his new political movement, “Change Starts Now,” in his hometown of Riverlea, Johannesburg. After weeks of speculation about his potential alignment with the Democratic Alliance, Jardine opted for an independent path, emphasizing the urgent need […]

In a significant geopolitical development, the Foreign Ministers of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have unveiled an ambitious plan to create a confederation, laying the groundwork for an eventual federation. This proposal emerges from the alliance of Sahel states, initially forged by the military regimes of Mali and Burkina Faso in solidarity with the military […]