Real reason Burkina Faso’s junta leader has captured hearts, minds around the world
‘He is now arguably Africa’s most popular, if not favourite, president’
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Amid economic hardship, Ghana’s tech-savvy youth increasingly drawn to online fraud
I know it’s wrong, but tell me, what else can I do?
Vatican faces dilemma as African cardinal’s unknown age threatens conclave role
There is confusion over whether Cardinal Philippe Ouédraogo was born on January 24 1945, which would make him 80 years old, or on December 31 of that year, which would make him 79.
Yoruba Nation backs Captain Traoré, seeks African reforms
The Yoruba Nation has declared its support for Burkina Faso’s President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, praising his leadership and calling for African unity, sovereignty, and self-reliant development across the continent.
DR Congo, Rwanda agree to draft peace deal by May 2
DR Congo and Rwanda agree to draft peace deal amid tensions
Ebola outbreak officially declared over in Uganda
Uganda declares end of latest Ebola outbreak after three months
Sudan rebels establish rival government on second anniversary of conflict with army
Sudan’s RSF Declares Rival Government as Conflict with Army Deepens
President Mahama suspends Ghana’s Chief Justice, orders investigation
After consultations with the Council of State, the president “determined that a prima facie case has been established,” and a committee has been set up to look at the petitions, according to the statement from his office.
PwC warns stricter U.S. immigration rules could hit Nigerian migrants
According to PwC, African-born immigrants in the U.S. totaled 2.75 million in 2022. Of this number, Nigeria led with 448,400 migrants, followed by Ethiopia (293,100), Egypt (229,200), and Ghana (215,300).
62 undocumented Malian migrants deported as Nigeria addresses border security challenges
Nigeria has deported 62 undocumented migrants from Mali, comprising 51 men and 11 women, according to the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS).