Families Search for Missing After Deadly Ceuta Crossing as Survivors Queue for Food Aid
Families across northern Morocco are desperately searching for relatives still missing after the deadly migrant crossing toward the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, as survivors line up for emergency food assistance following one of the deadliest migration attempts in recent years. Outside hospitals, police stations and temporary reception centres in Fnideq and surrounding towns, anxious relatives... Read More
NEC Approves $4.5bn Project Gazelle 2 to Refinance NNPC Oil-Backed Loan
Nigeria’s National Economic Council (NEC) has approved Project Gazelle 2, a US$4.5 billion refinancing programme designed to restructure the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd.’s existing US$3.3 billion oil-backed loan, a move expected to unlock about US$3 billion in fresh liquidity for the country. The approval was announced after the council’s meeting chaired by Vice... Read More
INTERPOL Report Says AI Fuels 55% of Africa’s Cybercrime as Losses Reach $484 Million
Artificial intelligence is now being used in 55% of cybercrimes across Africa, according to INTERPOL’s 2026 African Cyberthreat Assessment, which estimates that cyber-related losses on the continent have reached US$484 million over the past year. The report describes AI as an increasingly important tool for cybercriminals, enabling more convincing phishing campaigns, sophisticated online fraud, deepfake... Read More
Fresh Attacks in Plateau, Kwara Disrupt 2026 Farming Season
Fresh attacks by armed groups in Plateau and Kwara states have disrupted the 2026 farming season, forcing hundreds of farmers to abandon their fields amid growing fears over food production and rural security. In Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, gunmen launched coordinated attacks on several farming communities, killing residents, destroying homes and forcing... Read More
Guinea Becomes First ECOWAS Member to Opt Out of Planned ECO Single Currency
Guinea has become the first member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to formally opt out of the bloc’s planned ECO single currency, dealing a fresh setback to one of West Africa’s most ambitious economic integration projects. The announcement was made by Guinean authorities following consultations on the country’s long-term monetary policy,... Read More
Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Strikes Off Egypt’s Coast Near Suez
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck off Egypt’s eastern coast near the Gulf of Suez on Monday, sending tremors across parts of the country and prompting authorities to monitor the situation for possible aftershocks. According to Egypt’s National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG), the earthquake occurred offshore in the Gulf of Suez region at... Read More
Tanker Hit by Explosion Off Oman as Hormuz Shipping Plunges 77%
A commercial oil tanker was rocked by an explosion off the coast of Khasab, Oman, raising fresh concerns over maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz as shipping traffic through the strategic waterway has reportedly fallen by 77% amid escalating regional tensions. The explosion occurred near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, one of... Read More
Ferry Fire Off Indonesia’s Madura Island Forces Hundreds to Evacuate
A passenger ferry caught fire off the coast of Madura Island in Indonesia, forcing hundreds of passengers and crew to evacuate as emergency teams mounted a large-scale rescue operation at sea. The fire reportedly broke out while the vessel was sailing in waters between Java and Madura, sending thick black smoke billowing from the ferry... Read More
Gianni Infantino Under Fire as Governance Controversies Rock FIFA
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing one of the most challenging periods of his tenure as a string of controversies surrounding governance, political neutrality, and commercial reforms continue to spark criticism from football bodies, human rights groups, and fans. The latest backlash centres on Infantino’s reported proposal to establish FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), a commercial... Read More
Tyla Reportedly Removes Lagos Concert Amid Xenophobia Backlash
South African Grammy-winning singer Tyla has reportedly removed her December 22, 2026, Lagos concert from the schedule of her A*POP World Tour, following a wave of backlash from Nigerians over renewed xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African migrants in South Africa. The Lagos show had initially been announced as the only Nigerian stop... Read More