Nigeria tightens security as food theft continues
Nigerian authorities have heightened security at government food stores around the country amid a crisis.
With people struggling to afford food, recently there have been...
Nigeria orders cryptocurrency firm, Binance to pay $10bn
The Nigerian government says it has demanded almost $10bn (£8bn) in compensation from the cryptocurrency firm, Binance.
It says Binance manipulated foreign exchange rates through...
Zambia declares national emergency over drought
Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has declared a national disaster to tackle the prolonged drought affecting the country.
Addressing the nation on Thursday afternoon, Mr Hichilema...
Nigeria imposes annual levy on expatriate workers
Nigeria has imposed a mandatory annual levy for organisations employing expatriate workers, requiring them to pay $15,000 (£12,000) for a director and $10,000 for...
Nigerian army denies report of coup plot
The Nigerian army has issued a rare statement denying reports of an alleged coup plot within its ranks.
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said the...
Catholic church slates Malawi president’s leadership
The influential Catholic church in Malawi has criticised President Lazarus Chakwera, saying the country has become worse in the four years of his leadership.
In...
Cyber-attack hits Malawi’s immigration service
Malawi has suspended the issuing of passports following a cyber-attack on the computer system at the country's immigration service.
President Lazarus Chakwera told MPs that...
Guinea’s military junta dissolves government and seals borders
Guinea's military junta, which seized power in a coup in September 2021, has dissolved the government.
The announcement was made through a presidential decree read...
Senegal election delay ruled unlawful
The decision to postpone this month's elections in Senegal is against the constitution, the country's top court has ruled.
The Constitutional Council annulled both President...
More than 20 miners trapped in Ethiopia cave for three days
Rescue efforts are under way in a remote village in northern Ethiopia where more than 20 artisanal miners are trapped inside a cave.
It’s been...