Category: Africa

Nigerian minister accused of forging qualifications resigns

Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology Uche Nnaji has resigned just days after allegations emerged that he had forged

Tanzanian ex-ambassador and gov’t critic abducted, family says

A former Tanzanian ambassador and outspoken government critic has been abducted by unknown individuals, his family says. Humphrey Polepole’s brother

Nigeria Cracks Down on Overstaying Foreigners

By: Akua Oteng Amponsah The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced that it will start enforcing strict measures against foreigners

Nigeria enforces law on foreigners who have overstayed visas

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced the commencement of nationwide enforcement against foreigners who have overstayed their visas or

South Africa’s top diplomat in France found dead near Paris hotel

By: Akua Oteng Amponsah South African politician Nathi Mthethwa is seen arriving at an event wearing a black shirt with

Malawi’s ex-president wins election in comeback at age 85

By: Akua Oteng Amponsah Malawi’s former President Peter Mutharika has been declared the winner of last week’s elections, in a

Power is a Loan, Not a Possession, Use It to Plant People – Nelson Mandela writes

Power is a loan. It is never truly owned, only held for a while. Whether it comes through politics, position,

Tinubu Sends Condolences to Ghana Over Fatal Helicopter Crash

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria has extended his deepest condolences to President John Mahama, the government, and the people

Shoprite Set To Exit Ghana As It Sells Off Local Operations

South Africa’s largest grocery retailer, Shoprite Holdings, has confirmed plans to sell off its operations in Ghana, marking its ongoing

NYA to Launch “Red Means Stop” Campaign in Nationwide Push Against Substance Abuse and Youth Exclusion

In a bold and urgent response to rising youth marginalization and substance abuse, the National Youth Authority (NYA), under the

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