Kendrick Lamar storms Ghana, brands public transport busses to launch his Album
American rapper, Kendrick Lamar paid a visit to Ghana ahead of the release of his much-expected album called Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. Videos and images have emerged to substantiate reports by Ghanaian media on the fact that, the musician and poet is in the West African country to shoot video clips for some […]
Zambians oppose the establishment of a US Military Base in the country
Zambians have formed an organized front against a plan by the United States to establish a military base in the country. The group championing the campaign has released a statement demanding to know whether Zambia can equally by permitted to establish a military base or security post in the United States. Citizen movements movements have […]
Nigeria extradites citizen to US over $148,000 fraud; news sparks conversation over extradition law.
Authorities in Nigeria have extradited a citizen identified as Adedunmola Gbadegesin to face trials over a $148,000 fraud. According to the details, the above person was arrested in Nigeria for allegedly defrauding an American lady of the said amount. The Nigerian government which announced the arrest and the follow-up extradition explained that, it did so […]
Sankara trial: Military court resumes hearing on compensation
The Ouagadougou based military tribunal has opened hearing on Monday to preside over several demands laid before it by both the families of the ex-revolutionary leader as well as lawyers for the other civil parties involved. Local sources say the court has been pleaded to return personal effects of Sankara which was reportedly removed by […]
Malian military government blocked Ghana bound British Flight from using its airspace
The government of Mali has blocked a British Airways flight from using its airspace, forcing the flight to land in Spain before returning to London. The flight which is said to be heading to Ghana was denied passage through the Malian airspace. A passenger who spoke to media outlets in Ghana said “when the flight […]
Nigeria launches Africa’s largest Fertilizer plant
Africa’s largest Fertilizer plant built by the richest Blackman, Aliko Dangote has been launched in Nigeria. The facility which costs $2.5 billion has been earmarked as one with potential to ‘save the day’ as Fertilizer scarcity grows amidst the Russia-Ukraine crisis. According to the Dangote group, the plant has a production capacity of 3 million […]
“They are only evacuating their people;” Africans in Ukraine lament ill-treatment
Following the incident in Ukraine, various African countries have provided evacuation points and instructed their respected citizens to move towards those locations for help but the main issue remains how to cross the border into those designated areas. Africans in Ukraine have raised concerns on various degrees of ill-treatment they are suffering from Ukrainian officials […]
Ukraine Crisis: Europe might have to turn to Africa for gas
As the geopolitical crisis in Eastern Europe intensifies, Western nations are intensifying sanctions against Russia, and this will possibly halt Russia’s gas supply to European countries who rely heavily on Russia to heat its homes. Many analysts predict that there could be a shortage of gas supply in the coming days if the war deepens. […]
Niger President invites the Expelled French Troops from Mali
Just after the announcement of the expulsion of French troops from Mali, the president of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum has invited the French and the European mission forces to Niger claiming a measure to strengthen especially in places where they share borders with some neighboring countries. In a statement made by Bazoum coming barely a day […]
Senegal: Pan-African Mayor renamed streets named after French colonial officers to Charroye 44 victims
Ousman Sonko, a young Pan-African politician and recently elected Mayor of Ziguinchor, a region in Southern Senegal is viewed by many as a hope for new Africa. Barely a month after his victory, Sonko has done something that three Senegalese Presidents failed to do since Independence. The revered Pan-African politician has boldly renamed avenues named […]