In a groundbreaking moment that captures the essence of bold African innovation, President Paul Kagame has propelled Rwanda into the forefront of global aviation by launching the continent’s first self-flying air taxi. This historic event, unfolding amid the vibrant backdrop of Kigali, signals a transformative leap in urban mobility and underscores Rwanda’s unwavering commitment to […]
Cotonou, Benin| In a nationally televised address on Sunday evening, President Patrice Talon reassured millions of Beninese citizens that an attempted coup d’état launched in the early Sunday morning had been swiftly neutralized, describing the situation as “completely under control.” The 67-year-old leader, appearing calm and resolute from the presidential palace in Porto-Novo, confirmed official […]
A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Alpha Jet on a routine post-maintenance test flight crashed on Friday, 6 December 2025, near Karabonde community in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, north-central Nigeria. The incident, which occurred in the afternoon hours, sent plumes of smoke into the sky and triggered widespread panic among residents of the […]
Bissau, Guinea-Bissau| In a stunning escalation of West Africa’s ongoing political volatility, Guinea-Bissau’s military has seized absolute control of the fragile nation-state, arresting President Umaro Sissoco Embaló in a bold coup d’état just hours before official results from a fiercely contested presidential election were set to be unveiled. The power grab, which unfolded amid gunfire […]
Isapa, Ekiti LGA, Kwara State| Barely 72 hours after gunmen stormed a church in the same village and kidnapped 38 worshippers, terror returned to the sleepy Isapa community on Monday night as heavily armed bandits abducted eleven residents in a coordinated and brazen raid. The fresh attack has plunged the agrarian community into deeper despair, […]
In a moment that will forever echo through the annals of Tanzanian sports history, Alphonce Simbu delivered a breathtaking performance at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, securing his nation’s first-ever gold medal in a heart-stopping marathon finish. The 33-year-old marathon maestro surged in the final meters to edge out Germany’s Amanal Petros in […]
In a historic moment for Africa, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) was inaugurated in Benishangul-Gumuz, Ethiopia, marking a monumental leap toward energy independence and regional prosperity. Kenyan President William Ruto, joined by a distinguished assembly of African and international leaders, celebrated the $5 billion project as a shining beacon of Africa’s ability to harness […]
In a powerful and thought-provoking address at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) during the 2025 Annual Leadership Lecture, former South African President Jacob Zuma issued a bold call for African nations to adopt a single currency. This visionary proposal, aimed at fostering economic independence and reducing reliance on the U.S. dollar, has sparked […]
Juba, South Sudan| In a high-stakes diplomatic maneuver amid escalating border violence and regional instability, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, descended on Juba for closed-door talks with South Sudanese President Salva Kiir, signaling a desperate bid to salvage a fragile security pact between the two East African neighbors. The visit, shrouded in […]
In a devastating blow to Ghana’s leadership and its armed forces, a Z-9 military helicopter operated by the Ghana Air Force crashed on the morning of August 6, 2025, shortly after departing Accra at approximately 9:12 a.m. local time. The aircraft, en route to Obuasi in the Ashanti Region, lost radar contact soon after takeoff […]
