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 breathtaking display of cultural pride and artistic innovation, Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2025, Lyshanda Moyas, set the National Costume competition alight on November 19, 2025, in Nonthaburi, Thailand. Her ensemble, titled “Born of the Baobab, Forged in Flame”, transformed the iconic African Baobab tree into a living symbol of Zimbabwean resilience, ancestry, and transformation—a […]
– Insights on Family, Career, and Future Collabs with Sister Teni In the ever-evolving world of Nigerian music, where speculation often runs rampant, Afro-house sensation Niniola Apata has stepped forward to address swirling rumors about her personal life. The 38-year-old singer, best known for her infectious hits like “Maradona,” has firmly denied claims of a […]
In a historic milestone for Ethiopia and the African continent, the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) has revealed its instrumental role in financing over 91% of the construction costs for the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Africa’s most ambitious hydropower project. With an investment exceeding 223 billion birr, the CBE’s unwavering support has propelled the […]
In a pivotal move to bolster Kenya’s economic ties with global partners, President William Ruto touched down in Yokohama City, Japan, on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, ahead of the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9). The high-profile summit, which officially commenced on Wednesday, August 20, and runs through Friday, August 22, serves […]
In a heart-wrenching incident that underscores the dire risks faced by migrants seeking better lives, seven Ethiopian migrants succumbed to hunger and thirst during a treacherous boat journey from Somalia to Yemen, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported on Wednesday. This devastating loss adds to the alarming toll of over 350 migrant deaths and […]
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 […]
In a electrifying display of grit, skill, and national pride, Kenya’s Harambee Stars etched their name into the annals of African football history by defeating two-time African Nations Championship (CHAN) giants DR Congo 1-0 in their debut match at the 2024 tournament. The pulsating encounter, held on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at the iconic Moi […]
•Chombo Has Established Herself as the Boldest Voice for Youth and Gender Equity At just 26 years old, Lesego Chombo shattered the political glass ceiling to become Botswana’s youngest-ever cabinet minister, adding yet another milestone to a remarkable trajectory that spans beauty, law, and activism. Crowned Miss Botswana 2022 and Miss World Africa 2024, Chombo […]
In a move that significantly escalates tensions in the Horn of Africa, the Federal Government of Somalia has issued a new directive barring holders of Taiwanese passports from entering or transiting through its airspace—including the self-declared independent region of Somaliland. The measure, which came into effect on April 30, 2025, was formalized through a Notice […]
