Nigeria: NDLEA Recovers Drugs Worth N1.042bn From Lagos Hotel
[Vanguard] …Busts another Saudi-bound cocaine shipment hidden in body creams
Politics & Government Africa
Africa
Politics & Government Africa
Nigeria: Nigeria Ranks Third in Africa for U.S. Deportations With Over 400 Removals
[Vanguard] …Over 800 Nigerians granted asylum in US over two years
Politics & Government Africa
Liberia: Legal or Political Path – Which Way Is Expedient for Peace?
[New Dawn] Despite acknowledging the Supreme Court Ruling on the leadership impasse in the House of Representatives, President Joseph Boakai says his government would seek a political resolution to the impasse.
Economy & Business Africa
Kenya: Ruto’s Globe-Trotting Exposed Again After Rome Trip, Breaking Cost-Cutting Promises
[Capital FM] Nairobi — President William Ruto’s unexpected attendance at Pope Francis’ funeral in Rome on Saturday has sparked a fresh wave of criticism, particularly after he had earlier nominated National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula to represent Kenya at the event.
Economy & Business Africa
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Morocco Defense Cooperation Eyes Cybersecurity, AI, and Defense Industries
[Addis Standard] Addis Ababa, — General Mohamed Berrid, Inspector General of Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces and Commander of the Southern Zone, is on a four-day official visit to Ethiopia aimed at strengthening military cooperation and expanding collaboration into cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and defense industries.
Health & Medicine Africa
Nigeria: #WorldMalariaDay – Nigeria Must Reimagine and Reignite New Approaches to a Wicked Problem
[Nigeria Health Watch] Malaria has been a persistent national emergency in Nigeria, an entrenched crisis that continues to affect the health and wellbeing of families and communities. In 2022 alone, the disease claimed hundreds of thousands of lives, most of them children, draining the country’s economic vitality. The battle has been long and arduous, marked by cycles of progress and setbacks. As the global community celebrates this year’s World Malaria Day, with the theme “Malaria Ends with Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite”,
Politics & Government Africa
Somalia: Somalia PM Announces Minor Cabinet Reshuffle Amid Political Challenges
[Shabelle] Mogadishu — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre unveiled a significant cabinet reshuffle on Sunday, appointing new leaders to key positions as the country grapples with escalating political and security challenges.
Crime & Law Africa
Nigeria: Army – Terrorists, Criminals Using Military Uniforms to Commit Atrocities
[This Day] Abuja — The Nigerian Army has stated that terrorists and other criminal elements are using military uniforms illegally to commit atrocities across the nation.
Politics & Government Africa
South Africa: Minister Reflects On Progress Made As SA Marks Freedom Day
[SAnews.gov.za] As the country marks 31 years of democracy, Gwede Mantashe, the Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, has emphasised the importance of remembering the nation’s difficult past while celebrating the progress of building a unified, democratic society.
Politics & Government Africa
Somalia: Somali President Hassan Sheikh Speaks On Possible Third-Term Bid
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has indicated that he has not yet made up his mind about running for a third term in the 2026 presidential election, emphasizing that his current priorities lie in strengthening national security, boosting economic growth, and advancing electoral reforms.