South African Parliament Sets Up 31-Member Impeachment Committee for President Ramaphosa
South Africa’s Parliament has constituted a 31-member committee to consider impeachment proceedings involving President Cyril Ramaphosa, marking a significant political development in the country. The committee was established following parliamentary processes linked to allegations and investigations surrounding the president’s conduct in office. Lawmakers are expected to examine evidence, legal submissions, and constitutional issues before making... Read More
CBN Governor Cardoso Warns Against Return to Intervention Programmes
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has warned against a return to widespread intervention programmes, saying such policies distort the market and weaken long-term economic stability. Cardoso stated that the apex bank is now focused on restoring confidence in monetary policy, strengthening financial discipline, and allowing market-driven reforms to support sustainable... Read More
Tinubu Condemns Killing of Abducted Oyo Teacher, Orders Security Agencies to Intensify Rescue Efforts
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condemned the killing of an abducted teacher in Oyo State, describing the incident as painful and unacceptable. The President expressed sympathy to the family of the deceased, colleagues, and the people of Oyo State, while assuring Nigerians that his administration remains committed to tackling insecurity across the country. In a... Read More
Super Eagles assembling in London; Unity Cup semi vs Zimbabwe tomorrow.
The Super Eagles have begun arriving in London ahead of their Unity Cup semi-final clash against Zimbabwe scheduled for tomorrow. Players and officials are expected to complete preparations in the English capital as Nigeria intensifies training for the crucial encounter, which forms part of the four-nation Unity Cup tournament. Several invited stars touched down in... Read More
Dangote Refinery Now Supplies About 77% of Nigeria’s Petrol as NNPC Boosts Crude Deliveries
Nigeria’s fuel market is undergoing a major shift as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery now accounts for roughly 77 percent of the country’s petrol supply, according to industry figures tied to recent supply volumes and domestic consumption estimates. The development marks a significant milestone for Africa’s largest refinery and signals a gradual reduction in Nigeria’s long-standing... Read More
Africa’s Top Bank Opens Crunch Summit as AidMoney Dries Up
Africa’s most powerful development lender opened its biggest gathering of the year onMonday — and the mood is anything but business as usual. The African DevelopmentBank Group kicked off its 61st Annual Meetings in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, withone urgent question hanging over the room: where will the continent find the money itneeds to grow?Running... Read More
Political Tensions in Senegal: President Fires PM Sonko
Senegal, long held up as one of West Africa’s steadiest democracies, has just deliveredone of its most dramatic political shocks in years.President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has fired Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko anddissolved the entire government. The decision was read out on state television in adecree delivered by presidential aide Oumar Samba Ba, who announced that... Read More
Dangote Refinery at Full Capacity, Reshaping Africa’s Energy Landscape
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery — the world’s largest single-train refinery, based in Lagos — has hit its full nameplate capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, operating at 99.4% utilization. Since reaching full capacity in early 2026, the refinery has shipped 456,000 metric tonnes of fuel to Ghana, Cameroon, Togo, Tanzania, and Senegal, with further exports... Read More
WHO Declares Global Ebola Emergency Over DRC & Uganda Outbreak
On May 16, 2026, the WHO declared the Ebola outbreak across the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) — its highest alert level. The outbreak is caused by Bundibugyo virus (BVD), a distinct Ebola strain with no licensed vaccine or targeted treatment available, making it particularly dangerous... Read More
ICC Opens Landmark Libya War Crimes Hearing — A 15-Year Wait for Justice
In February 2011, as Muammar Gaddafi’s forces turned their weapons on Libyan civilians and the Arab Spring tipped into civil war, the United Nations Security Council made an unusual decision. It referred Libya’s situation to the International Criminal Court — only the second time in history the Security Council had taken such a step. The... Read More