Army nabs notorious terror kingpin ‘Babawo Badoo,’ 37 others

The Nigerian Army has recorded a major breakthrough with the arrest of a wanted terror and violent extremist leader, Idris Idris, also known as Babawo Badoo. By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army has recorded a major breakthrough with the arrest of...

People-centered democracy: Ordinary citizens are disconnected from the State

- Advertisement - By Lamin Keita At the University of Notre Dame in London, I was asked to provide insights on perspectives regarding US democracy in challenging times, with a focus on a historical and comparative reflection. One area of interest...

The Massive Enviromental Problem in Africa: Issues, Implications, and Solutions

The environmental problem in Africa is massive and growing every day. As Monique Walker puts it, the tragic dilemma is that “although Africa is the continent that contributes to the earth’s environmental change, it is the most vulnerable to its...

Ancient Hatred Buhari Had Against Igbos Made Him Keep Nnamdi Kanu In Detention – Nwanyanwu 

1 Chief Dan Nwanyanwu is a former presidential candidate and founder of Zenith Labour Party (ZLP). In this interview, he speaks on the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, why ethnic bias from former President Muhammadu Buhari hindered his release....

Turn Around the Mayflower -- We Forgot the Cannibals

Having given up on the notion that diversity is a strength under the crushing weight of the evidence, The New York Times is now pushing the idea that America has always been a diverse nation that loved diversity, and practically made diversity a...

Black Women Shaping Glasgow: A Celebration of Strength and Solidarity

by Juliana da Penha/ Photos by Barbara Vilara The Women Integration Network’s Black History Month event united communities across Glasgow in a day of culture, music and stories celebrating the resilience of women rebuilding their lives in...

The bear and the bot farm: Countering Russian hybrid warfare in Africa

Summary Russia has made significant inroads in Africa—particularly in Burkina Faso, the Central African Republic and Mali—deploying military operations that, while limited in scope, are often devastating for local civilian populations. At the same...

“Respect the truth of the ballots,” Catholic Bishop Urges Stakeholders after Presidential Election

Bishop Paul Lontsié-Keuné of the Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam in Cameroon has urged all stakeholders in the country’s October 12 presidential election to “respect the truth of the ballots,” stressing that the dignity of citizens is upheld only...

At National Peace Day in DR Congo’s Lubumbashi Archdiocese, Local Ordinary Urges Solidarity, Mutual Respect, Patience

He went on to describe peace as a “community work” that depends on the engagement of various stakeholder, including citizens, leaders, and institutions. Education for peace is central to the Church’s mission, he said, and hailed the efforts of the...

UAE Visa Ban 2025 Affects 9 Countries, Official Confirmation Still Pending

42Dubai, October 22, 2025- According to the reports, the United Arab Emirates will put an end to awarding new tourist and work visas to the nationals of nine countries at the beginning of 2026. This measure has been dubbed the UAE Visa Ban 2025...

2025 U-17 WWC: Flamingos Lose 1-0 To France

Maybe na me no remember again. No be this same team CS write say them play 10 friendlies without conceding a goal yet scored 44? Deo, I beg, what are the odds or magic (abi na jazz) of capitulation of a team that scored 44 goals in first 10...

West Africa Central Conference Holds Landmark Youth and Young Adults Gathering in Freetown

Grafton, Sierra Leone – Eight years after its last gathering in Abijan, Ivory Coast, Young and Youth representatives from Sierra Leone, Liberia, Senegal, Nigeria, and Cameroon along with Bishops from their respective conferences have gathered and...

The Lake Chad Basin could power growth instead of conflict

The Lake Chad Basin, stretching across parts of Nigeria, Niger, Chad, Cameroon, and the Central African Republic, has long been a hotspot of insecurity. In recent months, that insecurity has intensified further, as Boko Haram and affiliated...

The power trap: NWhere strongmen rise and economies fall

By Maxwell Danso BOAKYE Paul Biya has ruled Cameroon since 1982, longer than 75% of Cameroonians have been alive. Sub -Saharan Africa’s postcolonial era began with high hopes for growth and democracy. But many of these countries have fallen under...

The Future Awards Africa Unveils Nominees for 19th Edition, Adds New Categories to Honour More Achievers

The Future Awards Africa (TFAA), the continent’s most prestigious awards platform celebrating young African excellence, is proud to announce the nominees for its highly anticipated 19th edition. This year’s ceremony, themed “Threads of Legacy,”...

Venice’s Black history is hiding in plain sight

Breadcrumb Trail Links Travel Travel International Author of the article: Washington Post Catherine Bennett Published Sep 08, 2025 • 6 minute read The Black Magus of the Venice Clock Tower, St Mark's Square, Venice. Photo by Marzio Emilio Villa...

The Future Awards Africa Unveils Nominees for 19th Edition, Adds New Categories to Honour

Threads of Legacy: Here are the nominees of The Future Awards Africa 2025 The Future Awards Africa (TFAA), the continent’s most prestigious awards platform celebrating young African excellence, is proud to announce the nominees for its highly...

World News | Pakistani Arms Smuggler Sentenced to 40 Years in US for Trafficking Missile Parts to Yemen's Houthis

Islamabad [Pakistan], October 20 (ANI): A Pakistani arms trafficker who employed a fishing vessel to transport ballistic missile components from Iran to Houthi forces in Yemen received a 40-year prison sentence in the US after being convicted on...

Man pleads guilty to passport forgery and false declarations

A 32-year-old Cameroonian man has pleaded guilty to charges of passport forgery and making false declarations to the authorities. Edmon Buyoh Atah was arraigned under arrest before Magistrate Abigail Lofaro on Tuesday, accused of providing...

Nigerian Militants Increasingly Employ Digital Warfare

Executive Summary Militant groups in Northern Nigeria, including Boko Haram and ISWAP, increasingly exploit encrypted messaging apps, social media algorithms, and AI tools to recruit, radicalize, and coordinate. Nigeria’s counterterrorism response...