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Over 50 Dead as Fuel Tanker Explosion Rocks Niger State After Head-On Collision
A devastating collision between a fuel tanker and another truck in Nigeria’s north-central Niger state on Sunday led to a deadly explosion that claimed over 50 lives, according to the country's emergency services. The tanker, which was also...
From Controversy to Triumph: Chidimma Adetshina’s Path to Miss Universe Nigeria
Chidimma Adetshina’s remarkable journey from being at the center of a national controversy to being crowned Miss Universe Nigeria has captured global attention. Born to a Nigerian father in South Africa, Adetshina’s path to the crown was fraught...
Africa’s Missing Voice: Rethinking Feminist Foreign Policy in the Global Discourse
In July 2024, Mexico City hosted the third global conference on Feminist Foreign Policy, a key event designed to shape international feminist strategies. This year’s conference, held in a Global South country for the first time, was anticipated...
Pan African Solidarity Network Launched to Support Human Rights Defenders Across the Continent
Human rights defenders in Africa are set to receive a substantial boost with the formation of the Pan African Solidarity Network, a new initiative designed to strengthen their collective efforts. The network, inaugurated by Africans Rising for Peace,...
Severe Flooding in Nigeria Expected to Worsen, Claims Over 170 Lives and Displaces Thousands
Nigeria's National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has issued a warning that fatalities from severe flooding are likely to rise in September and October, the peak of the rainy season. Already, the floods have claimed more than 170 lives...
Johann Rupert Overtakes Aliko Dangote to Become Africa’s Richest Person
South African luxury goods magnate Johann Rupert has ascended to the position of Africa’s wealthiest individual, surpassing Nigeria’s Aliko Dangote, who previously held the top spot for years. Rupert, aged 74, controls Cie Financiere Richemont, the world's largest...
South Africa to Host World Conference of Science Journalists for First Time on African Soil
South Africa will welcome the World Conference of Science Journalists (WCSJ) to Pretoria from December 1 to 5, 2025. This marks the first time the prestigious conference will be held in Southern Africa and the first on the...
Malawi Implements Mpox Screening at All Ports of Entry Following Suspected Cases
Malawi has initiated comprehensive mpox screening at all entry points to curb the virus's spread, following the detection of its first two suspected cases. A 31-year-old male is hospitalized, while a 17-year-old boy is under home care as...
Somalia Threatens to Suspend Ethiopian Airlines Flights Over Sovereignty Dispute
The Somali Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) has issued a stark warning to Ethiopian Airlines, threatening to suspend all flights to Somalia if the airline does not address concerns regarding Somalia's sovereignty. This move comes amid escalating tensions between...
Nigerian Police Work to Secure Release of 20 Kidnapped Medical Students in Benue State
Nigerian police and security agencies are actively working to secure the release of 20 medical students who were kidnapped in Benue State on Thursday evening. The students, from the universities of Jos and Maiduguri, were on their way...