News & Current Affairs

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 21, 2026

The United States is placing Africa’s growing terrorism crisis at the center of its diplomatic agenda this week, as the State Department prepares to outline a renewed counterterrorism strategy aimed at confronting rising militant threats across the continent.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 21, 2026

Togo and Canada have reaffirmed their diplomatic relationship, opening a new chapter of stronger cooperation focused on trade, investment, governance, and regional security.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 21, 2026

Tensions have flared in Ghana’s Nzema area after residents staged protests over what they describe as unfair job distribution and growing discrimination in access to employment opportunities.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 20, 2026

A wave of cattle rustling in northern Uganda has left families in Yumbe District counting heavy losses after armed raiders reportedly stole more than 200 cattle in night attacks near the South Sudan border.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 20, 2026

At least 20 passengers, including candidates traveling to sit for Nigeria’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), were reportedly abducted by suspected sea pirates along the Calabar waterways in southern Nigeria.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 20, 2026

Togo has raised more than 100 billion CFA francs (about $160 million) on the regional financial market in 2026, highlighting the country’s aggressive push to finance public spending and economic development projects.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 20, 2026

A fresh storm has erupted in Ghana’s political and legal circles after former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu launched a fierce public attack on constitutional law scholar Prof. H. Kwasi Prempeh, saying he is not qualified to even practice law in Ghana.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 19, 2026

President John Mahama has stepped forward to calm growing public anxiety over recent and scheduled electricity interruptions, firmly stating that Ghana is not sliding back into the infamous “dumsor” era of widespread and unpredictable blackouts.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 18, 2026

Uganda’s economy is under fresh international spotlight after reports revealed the government is spending beyond its means to keep growth alive, sparking fears that one of East Africa’s fastest-rising economies could be building prosperity on dangerous financial ground.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 18, 2026

Nigeria’s presidency has pushed back against claims that the country is poor, insisting Africa’s largest economy remains rich in resources, talent, and economic potential despite rising hardship and public frustration.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 18, 2026

The 2026 Amaseikumor Festival has opened in Delta State with a vibrant display of culture, tradition and ceremonial dance, drawing attention to one of southern Nigeria’s most celebrated heritage events.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 18, 2026

A wave of outrage has spread across Nigeria after the Federal Government announced plans to reintegrate 744 former terrorists and victims of violent extremism into society under its de-radicalisation programme known as Operation Safe Corridor.