Faure Gnassingbé Steps In as African Union Mediator in DRC Crisis, Succeeding Angola’s Lourenço
Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé is taking up the mantle as the African Union’s lead mediator in the volatile conflict between the Congolese armed forces and the M23 rebel group, backed by Rwanda, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This move follows the withdrawal of Angola’s President João Lourenço, who is stepping aside to focus […]
Hausa Becomes Niger’s National Language
The Abdourahamane Tchiani-led government of the Republic of Niger has announced that, moving forward, Hausa will serve as the national language, while English and French will remain the working languages. This decision follows a national conference held in February, which also led to the recognition of nine other local languages as “the spoken languages of […]
Uganda Faces Mounting Refugee Crisis Amid Fresh Influx from DRC
Uganda, Africa’s largest refugee host, is grappling with a growing humanitarian challenge as tens of thousands of Congolese refugees pour across its western border. Fleeing escalating violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), these desperate arrivals are adding to the strain on Uganda’s already stretched resources, especially as the country continues to […]
Three Americans Convicted in DR Congo Coup Plot Transferred to the U.S.
Three Americans who were initially sentenced to death in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for their involvement in a failed coup attempt have been transferred to the United States to serve the remainder of their sentences. The trio — 21-year-old Marcel Malanga, son of Congolese opposition figure Christian Malanga; his friend, 21-year-old Tyler Thompson […]
WHO Raises Alarm Over Maternal and Neonatal Mortality in Nigeria
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised concerns over the alarming rates of maternal and neonatal mortality in Nigeria. WHO Country Representative in Nigeria, Dr. Walter Kazadi Molumbo, made this known during the 2025 Walk the Talk event held in Abuja to mark World Health Day (WHD). The theme for this year’s celebration is “Healthy […]
Meningitis: 85 Dead Across 22 States in Nigeria— NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 85 deaths from Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) across 22 states in Nigeria. This was disclosed in a statement released over the weekend in Abuja. In response to the escalating outbreak, the NCDC has activated a National Multi-Sectoral Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) to coordinate the national […]
N1 Trillion Investment in PHCs to Tackle Vaccine Shortage — Stakeholders
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s health sector have stated that an investment of N1 trillion in Primary Health Care Centres (PHCs) nationwide would effectively address the country’s vaccine shortfall. Chika Offor, Chief Executive Officer of the Vaccine Network for Disease Control (VNDC), made this known at a press conference in Abuja . The event, organised by […]
AFRICAN UNION TAKES DECISIVE STEP TOWARDS PEACE IN EASTERN DRC
In line with its enduring commitment to promoting peace, security, and stability across the continent, the African Union (AU) Bureau of the Assembly convened its first virtual meeting of 2025 on April 5th. Chaired by H.E. João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola and current Chairperson of the African Union, the high-level […]
Innovative Drone Initiative to Strengthen Mozambique’s Disaster Preparedness
Mozambique, one of Africa’s most disaster-prone countries, has recently launched an innovative project to enhance its disaster preparedness using cutting-edge technology. On April 3, 2025, the African Development Bank (AfDB), in collaboration with the government of Mozambique and Korea’s Busan Technopark, kicked off the Drone-Based Disaster Management Project in Maputo. This initiative seeks to […]
Justice Dongban-Mensem Leads New IBB Golf Club Board to Restore Prestige
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has inaugurated the newly appointed Board of Trustees for the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) Golf Club. The board will be led by Hon. Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, President of the Court of Appeal. During the inauguration ceremony at the Minister’s official residence in Life […]
