Botswana Unearths Massive 2,492-Carat Diamond, Potentially One of the Largest Ever
GABORONE, Botswana — The Botswana government announced Wednesday that one of the largest diamonds ever found has been unearthed at…
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery Set to Begin Gasoline Production in September
LAGOS, Nigeria — Nigeria’s Dangote refinery, a $20 billion facility with a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, is conducting…
Death Toll in Congo Boat Accident Rises to 29, Many Still Missing
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo — The death toll from a river boat accident in western Democratic Republic of Congo…
Cameroon Faces Low Voter Registration Amid Opposition Concerns
YAOUNDE, Cameroon — Cameroon is experiencing low voter registration rates ahead of its 2025 presidential election, with opposition and civil…
Uganda Police Arrest 18 in Crackdown on Cattle Smuggling
KABALE, Uganda — Police in Kabale, Uganda, arrested 18 suspects Tuesday night for illegally transporting 38 cattle without proper documentation,…
Kenyan Police Suspected of Aiding Alleged Serial Killer’s Escape
NAIROBI, Kenya — Five Kenyan police officers appeared in court Wednesday, suspected of aiding the escape of an alleged serial…
Ghana’s Population Projected to Reach 53 Million by 2050, Experts Say
ACCRA, Ghana- Ghana’s population is projected to reach 53 million by 2050, a significant increase of 20 million from its…
44 Oil Marketing Companies in Ghana Disappear Owing Nearly GH₵60 Million in Levies
ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana’s national security agencies are pursuing the directors of 44 oil marketing companies (OMCs) that have disappeared,…
Nigerians Outraged by President’s New Plane Amid Economic Crisis
The Nigerian government’s purchase of a new presidential plane has ignited public outrage across the country, coming at a time…
Zimbabwe’s Ruling Party Announces Release of Detained Activists
HARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU-PF party announced Wednesday that police will begin releasing activists detained during the recent Southern…
