Nigerian with ‘natural explosiveness’ aiming for NFL spot

7 months ago

In under a fortnight, Uar Bernard's life could change forever. The Nigerian will travel to Pittsburgh with a handful of…

Chinese national given one year in prison for smuggling ants out of Kenya

7 months ago

A Chinese national has been sentenced to a year in prison for attempting to smuggle thousands of live queen garden…

Zimbabwe play challenges proposed constitutional changes

7 months ago

By Africanews A new theatre production in Zimbabwe is reigniting debate over proposed constitutional amendments that could extend presidential terms…

Nigeria drops terrorism financing charges against ex-justice minister

7 months ago

The Nigerian authorities have dropped charges of financing terrorism against a former justice minister and his son. Abubakar Malami, who…

Iran issues warnings as Trump says war ‘is almost over’

7 months ago

By Rédaction Africanews Iranian state media reported Wednesday that the commander of Iran’s joint military command warned that Iran would…

Dangote, Pope Leo XIV, Trump, Xi Jinping, others Named in TIME 100 Most Influential People for 2026

7 months ago

Renowned African industrialist and philanthropist, Aliko Dangote, has been named among TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World…

Nigerian army buries soldiers killed in militant attacks

7 months ago

By Africanews with AFP The army on Wednesday buried officers and soldiers killed in attacks killed in recent Islamist militant…

Gabon opposition leader and former PM Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze arrested

7 months ago

By Sarah Miansoni with AFP Gabon authorities have arrested main opposition leader and vocal government critic Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze, his political…

Wanted activist arrested in South Africa over support for Benin coup plot

7 months ago

South African police say have they arrested "wanted fugitive" French-born Beninese activist Kemi Seba while he was allegedly attempting to…

Nigerian airlines plan shutdown over soaring fuel costs

7 months ago

By Rédaction Africanews Nigerian airlines say they will suspend operations from April 20, 2026, citing the rising cost of aviation…