Nigeria’s Army Chief, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has passed away at the age of 56 after a “period of illness,” as confirmed by President Bola Tinubu. The military leader died on Tuesday night in Lagos, although the specifics of his illness have not been made public. President Tinubu expressed his profound sorrow and extended heartfelt…
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Equatorial Guinea VP Warns Against Office Sex After Viral Videos Expose Scandal.
The Vice-President of Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Obiang Mangue, has issued a stern warning to civil servants following the circulation of explicit videos allegedly involving high-ranking officials engaging in sexual acts at work. Obiang stressed that those caught in such acts would face “severe measures” and be immediately suspended, labeling the behavior a “flagrant violation of…
Mozambique Opposition Leader Narrowly Escapes AssassinationMore neutral Mozambique opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane, the runner-up in last month’s disputed presidential election, says he has escaped an assassination attempt in South Africa, where he sought refuge after challenging the results. In a video posted to Facebook, Mondlane said he was in “mortal danger” after assassins had gone…
Nigeria releases American crypto executive after dropping money laundering case.
Nigeria has released on humanitarian grounds an American citizen held for the past eight months on cryptocurrency money laundering accusations. “I am pleased that American citizen and former US law enforcement official Tigran Gambaryan has been released on humanitarian grounds by the Nigerian Government and is on his way back to the United States so…
Malawian Opposition Leader Charged with Plot to Assassinate President.
In Malawi, Patricia Kaliati, a senior figure in the opposition UTM party, has been charged with conspiring to assassinate the country’s President, Lazarus Chakwera. The 57-year-old politician, who currently serves as UTM’s secretary general, was detained last week under suspicion of “conspiring with others to commit a serious offence.” She made a court appearance on…
Attack on Chad Military Base Claims at Least 40 Soldiers’ Lives.
At least 40 Chadian soldiers lost their lives following a deadly assault on their base Sunday evening, according to an official statement from the country’s presidency. The attack, which unfolded on the island of Barkaram, marks one of the most severe losses for the Chadian military in recent years. In response to the tragic incident,…
Mozambique’s Ruling Party Wins Disputed Election Amid Protests.
Mozambique’s ruling party, Frelimo, has won a divisive and violence-ridden election, solidifying its 49-year hold on power, according to official results. The election has been marked by controversy, with opposition parties alleging rigging and reports of the killing of opposition supporters sparking widespread protests. Daniel Chapo, Frelimo’s relatively unknown presidential candidate, secured 71% of the…
Idris Elba Planning Move to Africa to Boost Film Industry.
British actor Idris Elba has revealed plans to relocate to Africa within the next decade as part of his mission to support the continent’s growing movie industry. The 52-year-old star of the popular series The Wire shared his vision in a recent interview with the BBC, expressing a deep connection to Africa through his family…
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