UN Condemns Surge in Civilian Killings by M23 in Eastern DRC
The UN human rights office (OHCHR) says it has received first-hand accounts indicating that at least 319 civilians were killed by M23 fighters in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) within two weeks in July. According to OHCHR, most of the victims — including at least 48 women and 19 children — were local farmers […]
FCTA Moves to Restore Transparency in Land Governance, Constitutes Vetting Committees
In a significant move to restore order and credibility to public land governance, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) in Nigeria has constituted specialized vetting committees to address widespread irregularities in the sale of Federal Government houses and the titling of public park plots across Abuja, the nation’s capital. The initiative, which reflects a broader […]
UN Condemns Brutal ADF Attack on Worshippers in Eastern Congo
Komanda, DRC – The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) has strongly condemned a deadly overnight attack by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), which left at least 49 civilians dead, including nine children, in Komanda town, Irumu territory, Ituri province. The horrific incident, which occurred between the night of […]
Nigeria Strengthens Ties with Ethiopia Through Agricultural Gift
In a remarkable show of African solidarity and shared vision for food security, Nigeria has gifted Ethiopia 2,000 cashew seedlings and 100,000 cashew seeds—a generous move capable of transforming 600 hectares of farmland. The symbolic handover, which took place just before the 2025 United Nations Food Systems Summit in Addis Ababa, was received with gratitude […]
“Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Dies at 82
The world joins Nigeria in mourning the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, who passed away at the age of 82. His passing marks the end of an era in African leadership and leaves behind a legacy that will reverberate across political and historical discourse globally. The All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria’s ruling party, […]
U.S. Sanctions Hit Iranian Energy Trade in Renewed Push for Global Compliance
In a continuing effort to curb Iran’s influence on regional conflict and global energy markets, the United States has imposed fresh sanctions on a network of companies and vessels engaged in the illicit trade of Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products. Announced by the U.S. Department of State, the action targets Iranian-based exporters, shipping agents, and […]
FCT Nigeria Joins Global Push to End Open Defecation Through Community-Driven WASH Interventions
In a determined step towards achieving Open Defecation Free (ODF) status, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Nigeria has intensified efforts to improve Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) across its six Area Councils, aligning with global targets under the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation for All). At a recent […]
Mozambique and African Development Bank Review $1.3 Billion Portfolio to Maximize Impact
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Government of Mozambique have completed the 2025 Country Portfolio Performance Review (CPPR), a strategic move aimed at maximizing the impact of the Bank’s $1.3 billion active development portfolio in the country. Held from June 18 to 19, the review brought together high-level stakeholders from across government ministries […]
DRC and Rwanda Sign Landmark Peace Agreement in Washington
In a historic breakthrough for the Great Lakes region of Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Rwanda have officially signed a comprehensive Peace Agreement, marking a new chapter in the relationship between the two nations. The Ministerial signing ceremony, held on June 27, 2025, in Washington D.C., was […]
Young Woman Found Dead in Abuja Hotel as Police Launch Investigation
…Calls for Hotel Safety, Female Vigilance Grow Louder The Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria, Abuja , is once again jolted by a haunting tragedy—this time involving a young woman, Aladi Offikwu Johnson, popularly known as Tessy, who was found unconscious with her hands tied in a hotel room in Gwarinpa, Abuja, and later confirmed dead. […]
