Year: 2024
ALGERIA: Voter Turnout Nears 50% in Algeria’s Presidential Election
By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu Algeria’s September 7 presidential election saw a provisional voter turnout of 48.03%. Despite low activity in the morning, polling...
NIGERIA: Kwankwaso Declares 2027 Presidential Ambition, Targets Nationwide Victory
By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu Rabiu Kwankwaso, the national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has declared his strong ambition to win...
PAPUA NEW GUINEA: Pope Francis Celebrates Mass in Papua New Guinea, Urges Faithful to Draw Closer to God
By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu Pope Francis delivered an open-air mass in Papua New Guinea on Sunday, September 8, 2024, drawing an estimated 35,000...
KENYA: DNA tests begin after deadly Kenya school fire claims over 20 children, sparking safety concerns
By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu DNA testing will commence on Monday to identify the remains of at least 21 children who tragically died in...
UGANDA: Paris to honor Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei with a sports venue, following her tragic death
By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu Paris will honor Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei, who tragically died after being set on fire by her ex-boyfriend,...
WEST AFRICA: Floods Displace Nearly 1 Million People Across West Africa
By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu Heavy rainfall across Mali, Nigeria, and Niger has forced close to 950,000 people from their homes. Save the Children...
NIGERIA: Tinubu Justifies Fuel Price Hike, Citing ‘Hard Decisions’ for Nigeria’s Growth
By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu President Bola Tinubu has defended the recent petrol price hike in Nigeria, describing it as a "hard decision" necessary...
NIGERIA: Onyinyechi Mark Wins Nigeria’s First Gold at Paris Paralympics, Sets New World Record
By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu Nigerian powerlifter Onyinyechi Mark has secured Nigeria’s first gold medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, while also breaking...
GHANA: Ghana Faces Severe CAF Sanctions After Fans Invade and Vandalize Stadium
By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu Ghana faces potential sanctions from CAF after fans stormed and vandalized Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi following the Black...
South African : Mbeki Advocates for Conscious Political Decisions to Achieve Unity in Diversity in Africa.
By Chinasaokwu Helen Okoro Former South African President Mbeki has urged African leaders to make deliberate political choices to foster unity across diverse...
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