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The U.S. Embassy in Bamako has issued a security alert on Tuesday, April 28, warning of possible terrorist movements within the Malian capital, including reports of forced school closures—a tactic militants have previously used to spread fear and disrupt education. American citizens are urged to continue sheltering in place, remain vigilant, follow local […]
The World Health Organization has concluded Exercise Polaris II, a two-day high-level simulation that brought together 26 countries and territories, 600 health emergency experts, and more than 25 international partners to test collective readiness for the next major global health emergency. The exercise, which took place on April 22 and 23, was built around […]
FIFA is set to overhaul its yellow card suspension rules ahead of the 2026 World Cup, proposing a dual amnesty system that would wipe players’ disciplinary records at two separate points during the tournament to prevent star names from missing the biggest matches of the competition. Under the current rules, any player who accumulates […]
One of Nollywood’s most respected filmmakers, Mildred Okwo, has cast a dark shadow over the future of Africa’s most prestigious film and television awards, suggesting that the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards could be its final outing. In a post on X on Monday, Okwo wrote that she would be […]
Russia is moving to reshape parts of its global trade architecture beyond Western-influenced shipping systems, with North Africa increasingly positioned as a strategic logistics and manufacturing gateway linking Europe, Africa, and Asia. The development was highlighted during talks in Cairo between Russian Presidential Aide and Chairman of the Russian Maritime Board Nikolai Patrushev […]
The United States had initially announced plans to send envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan for potential talks with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who arrived in Islamabad on April 24, 2026. However, those talks never took place. Araghchi left Pakistan without any direct or indirect meeting with US officials, and […]
A new investigation has alleged that more than 1,400 African nationals have been recruited to fight for Russia in the war in Ukraine, with over 300 reportedly killed, raising fresh concerns about foreign engagement programmes targeting young people across the continent. The report, published by INPACT, claims that at least 1,417 individuals from […]
As the All Progressives Congress (APC) gears up for the 2027 elections, a sharp contrast has emerged in the party’s internal dynamics across three southwest states: a symphony of open endorsements in Lagos, a harmony of consensus in Ogun, and a tense, whispering silence in Oyo. In Lagos State, a powerful and public […]
Senator Kabiru Marafa has dumped the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and joined the National Democratic Congress (NDC). This is his second major defection in a short period. He had earlier left the All Progressives Congress (APC) due to internal disagreements before moving to the ADC. The move comes after Marafa was reportedly denied the governorship […]
