Retired Police Officer to Face Eskom Corruption Probe Committee
A retired police officer, Brigadier Jap Burger, is set to appear before Parliament's Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) as part of an ongoing investigation into corruption at Eskom, South…
EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, Initiates Declaration of Assets for Commission Staff
In a recent development, the Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, instructed staff members to declare their assets. This directive was given at the EFCC's headquarters in Abuja, where…
Senate Services Committee Chairman Defends Purchase of Prado Landcruisers
The Chairman of the Senate Services Committee, Sunday Karimi (APC, Kogi West), responded to criticism of the acquisition of Prado Landcruiser Sports Utility Vehicles for 469 federal lawmakers. Karimi expressed…
Renewal of Clashes Between M23 Rebels and Pro-Government Armed Groups in North Kivu
In the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), M23 rebels and pro-government armed groups have once again clashed in the past two days. According to the Congolese…
Over 500 South African Miners Trapped Underground Amid Union Standoff
Over 500 South African miners have been trapped underground for more than 36 hours due to a standoff between rival unions. In this case, two opposing unions are at the…
Final Results Confirm George Weah and Joseph Boakai Headed for Second Round
George Weah and Joseph Boakai will indeed face off in a tightly contested second round, according to the final results announced by the electoral commission on Tuesday. Approximately 7,000 votes…
Guinea: Cabinet Ministers Stripped of Diplomatic Passports
The Prime Minister announced on October 23 that diplomatic and service travel documents would be withdrawn from government ministers. Officially, this measure is part of the state's restructuring efforts to…
UN Secretary-General calls for Gaza humanitarian ceasefire over law violations
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has raised significant concerns regarding the situation in Gaza, where he has identified "clear violations" of humanitarian law. These remarks come amidst an ongoing conflict…
Mental Health Concerns Affect One in Five Young Adults in Rwanda
Recent statistics from the Rwandan Ministry of Health (MINISANTE) reveal that mental health challenges are impacting a significant portion of the adult population in the country, particularly those under 25…
Israel-Hamas Conflict Raises Global Economic Concerns, World Bank Warns
The recent escalation of the conflict between Israel and Hamas has the potential to significantly impact global economic development, warned Ajay Banga, the president of the World Bank, during an…