Ethiopia's Virgin Mary festival in Tigray cancelled over drone strike fears
An eagerly anticipated gathering of women will not be taking place following recent aerial strikes.
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Global supply shock drives urgency for Nigeria’s non-oil export push
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has stressed that persistent disruptions to global supply chains reinforces the urgency for Nigeria read more Global supply shock drives urgency for Nigeria’s non-oil export push
How Olubunmi Kuku’s FAAN is raising the standard for pilgrim travel
The transformation of Nigeria’s airports has been a journey of determination, resilience and relentless commitment to excellence for the Olubunmi read more How Olubunmi Kuku’s FAAN is raising the standard for pilgrim travel
Nigeria: Senator Mustapha Dumps APC, Set to Join Kwara PDP
[This Day] Ilorin -- Ahead of 2027, Chairman Senate Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development, and senator representing Kwara Central senatorial district, Senator Saliu Mustapha, has formally resigned his membership of the ruling All Progressives Congress.
Kenya: DCI Seeks 14-Day Detention of Lawyer Angela Mulwa Over Dr Mutiso Murder
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has asked the court to allow it to detain lawyer Angela Mulwa for 14 days as detectives pursue investigations into the murder of Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso.
Kenya: Gachagua to Skip NCIC Summons, Says He Will Be Out of Country
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will not appear before the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) on August 27 after informing the commission that he will be out of the country on a pre-planned foreign trip.
Nigeria: Some Nigerians Turn to Faith Healers As HIV Aid Dries Up
[Premium Times] After US aid cuts disrupted free HIV treatment, some Nigerian patients turn to unproven 'cures'.
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, U.S. Agree to Establish Comprehensive Strategic Cooperation in Defense, Security
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia and the United States have agreed to establish comprehensive strategic cooperation in defense and security.
East Africa: Equator Voice Africa Expands Digital Journalism Footprint in East Africa
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Equator Voice Africa, an emerging digital media portal headquartered in Kampala, continues to expand its editorial coverage, positioning itself as a growing digital hub for Pan-African news, cultural reporting, and regional analysis.
Mozambique: Generational Challenge Demands Measures Toward Economic Independence
[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican President Daniel Chapo, as leader of the ruling Frelimo party, believes that the country's generational challenge demands a paradigm shift toward the achievement of economic independence.