ECOWAS Summit Opens in Abuja with Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Absent
The 66th summit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) opened Sunday in Abuja, Nigeria, with Mali, Burkina…
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Swedish Prosecutors Drop Rape Investigation Involving Kylian Mbappé
Swedish prosecutors have closed a rape investigation related to soccer star Kylian Mbappé’s visit to Stockholm in October, citing insufficient…
Somaliland Swears in New President, Intensifies Push for International Recognition
Somaliland, the breakaway region of Somalia, inaugurated its new president following last month’s election, reinforcing its efforts to secure international…
African Development Bank Approves $108 Million Loan to Support Zambia’s Economic Reforms
The African Development Bank Group’s Board of Directors has approved a $108 million loan to Zambia to improve the country’s…
Cameroon Becomes First Foreign Buyer of Dangote Petroleum
Cameroon has become the first foreign buyer of refined petroleum from the Dangote Refinery in Nigeria. The first shipment, totaling…
Selena Gomez Announces Engagement to Songwriter Benny Blanco
Selena Gomez has announced her engagement to songwriter Benny Blanco. The actress and singer shared the news on Instagram Tuesday,…
Nigeria Launches Malaria Vaccination Program for Young Children
Nigeria has begun rolling out a malaria vaccination program aimed at combating the world’s highest burden of the mosquito-borne disease,…
Saudi Arabia to Host 2034 Men’s World Cup, FIFA Confirms
FIFA has officially selected Saudi Arabia as the host for the 2034 Men’s World Cup, the governing body confirmed Wednesday.…
2027 Women’s World Cup Set for June 24 to July 25 in Brazil
The 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup will take place in Brazil from June 24 to July 25, FIFA announced Tuesday.…
Rwanda Authorizes Health Centers and Clinics to Perform Abortions
Health centers and clinics in Rwanda are now legally permitted to perform abortions following the publication of a ministerial order…