West African Military Juntas Accuse Ukraine of Supporting Rebels in UN Letter
BAMAKO, Mali — The military governments of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have jointly addressed the United Nations Security Council,…
Thailand Reports Mpox Case in Traveler from Africa, Awaits Strain Confirmation
BANGKOK — Thai health authorities have detected a case of mpox in a European traveler who recently arrived from Africa,…
Uganda Expands Oil Exploration to Two New Regions
KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda is expanding its oil exploration efforts to two new regions, potentially increasing the East African nation’s…
Dutch Passenger Rescued, Two Missing After Plane Crashes into Lake Malawi
A small charter plane crashed into Lake Malawi on Tuesday, resulting in one rescued passenger and two missing individuals, Malawian…
20 Dead, Hundreds Missing in Congo Boat Accident
KINSHASA, Congo — A boat accident on the Lukeni river in western Congo has left at least 20 people dead…
Nigerian Air Force Strikes Kill Five Terrorist Commanders and 35 Fighters in Borno State
ABUJA, Nigeria — The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) reported on Wednesday that its fighter aircraft, operating under Air Component Operation…
Nigerian Man Arrested in New York for $10 Million Pandemic Unemployment Fraud
A Nigerian man, Yomi Jones Olayeye, was arrested on Aug. 13, 2024 upon arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport…
Gabon Interim President Bans Foreign Holidays for Government Officials
LIBREVILLE, Gabon — Gabon’s interim president, Gen. Oligui Nguema, who seized power in a coup last year, has prohibited members…
Nigerian Forces Search for 20 Abducted Medical Students
ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigerian police have launched a search operation for 20 medical students and a doctor who were kidnapped…
Nigeria’s NNPC Reports 28% Increase in Annual Net Profit
ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria’s state oil firm, NNPC, reported on Monday a 28% increase in its annual net profit, reaching…
