Zimbabwe President Sanctioned for Corruption
The US put sanctions on Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa and other top officials, accusing them of stealing public money for themselves. This replaces old sanctions from 2003 and targets 11 people…
Nollywood Star Mr Ibu, John Okafor, Passes Away in Lagos
Nigeria is mourning the loss of beloved Nollywood actor John Okafor, famously known as Mr Ibu, who passed away at 62. Emeka Rollas, President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria,…
Ghana’s ECG Disconnects Parliament Due to $1.8m Debt
Electricity Company of Ghana Cuts Power to Parliament Over $1.8m Debt” The state-owned Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) took action on Thursday by disconnecting electricity to parliament due to an…
Nigerian Afrobeats Star Accused of Disrespecting Christianity in Only Me Video
Asake Faces Backlash for Allegedly Disrespecting Christianity in Music Video Nigerian Afrobeats artist Asake is under fire for his latest music video, “Only Me,” where he appears in Christian attire…
Nigeria Orders Binance to Pay $10bn
Nigeria Demands $10bn from Binance, Alleging Currency Manipulation Nigeria is accusing cryptocurrency firm Binance of causing the naira to lose value by manipulating foreign exchange rates. The government claims Binance…
Fatalities and Missing in Channel Crossing Rescue
A woman has died and two others are missing after a migrant boat needed rescue in the English Channel. The boat, carrying 50 migrants, ran into trouble off the French…
Ghana outlaws identifying as LGBTQ+
Ghana has passed a tough new law making it illegal to identify as LGBTQ+. This means people could face up to three years in prison just for being LGBTQ+, and…
McConnell Stepping Down as Senate GOP Leader in November
Mitch McConnell, a powerful figure in American politics from Kentucky, said he’ll step down as the top Republican leader in the Senate in November. He’s been in this role for…
Tributes Pour in for Jesse Baird and Luke Davies in Sydney Murder Case
Tributes are pouring in for Jesse Baird and Luke Davies, suspected murder victims found on a rural property in Bungonia, south of Sydney. Police charged officer Beaumont Lamarre-Condon with their…
Six Arrested in South African Rapper’s Murder Case
Six individuals have been arrested in connection with the killings of South African rapper AKA and his friend, Tebello “Tibz” Motshoane, who were shot outside a restaurant in Durban a…