News & Current Affairs

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 10, 2026

Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mourned the deaths of military personnel killed in a coordinated insurgent assault on a military base in Benisheikh, Borno State on April 9, 2026, describing the fallen as “unforgettable heroes” who paid the ultimate price defending their nation.

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Apr 10, 2026

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has unveiled a bold package of austerity measures aimed at shielding Tanzania’s economy from the ripple effects of the escalating geopolitical conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.

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Apr 09, 2026

Zimbabwe is weighing a significant constitutional shift that could fundamentally alter how its president is selected, sparking intense national debate over the future of its democracy.

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Apr 09, 2026

For many, it was more than just food, it was a moment of connection and shared community experience.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 09, 2026

The appointment was confirmed in a terse statement on the Movement’s verified X handle on Thursday, and forms part of efforts to expand the Movement’s grassroots presence and strengthen youth-focused programmes across the South-South region.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 09, 2026

The Delta State Police Command has announced a major breakthrough in its ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping and violent crime, following a late-night operation that led to the rescue of two abducted victims and the death of two suspected.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 09, 2026

A 29-year-old woman was rescued from a drainage channel near the Jubilee House, the presidential residence in Accra, in a dramatic incident that has captured local and international attention. Eyewitness footage shows first responders carefully lifting the woman from the gutter near the Afrikiko traffic light, a busy intersection just outside the government complex.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 09, 2026

Power within police organizations is shaped by a rigid hierarchy that guides decision-making across all levels of the force.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 09, 2026

Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has dissolved the entire State Executive Council, directing all commissioners to hand over their ministries to Permanent Secretaries no later than April 10, 2026.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 08, 2026

South Africa’s defence industry saw a surge in exports in the past year, with shipments of arms and munitions reaching R10.1 billion ($590 million), almost three times the R3.6 billion ($210 million) exported the previous year, according to the National Conventional Arms Control Committee (NCACC).

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 08, 2026

Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama was accorded a full state welcome with military honours in Paris, France, on Wednesday, April 8, ahead of high-level bilateral discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 07, 2026

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo, has been appointed as Senior Strategic Advisor to the Director General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), marking a significant addition to the continent’s public health leadership.