Exiled critic of Rwandan president found beheaded
Former army sergeant major Robert Kabera was a popular YouTuber and singer, who had sought asylum in Uganda.
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Somalia: South West Leader Raises Security Concerns Amid Tensions With Lafta-Gareen Forces
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- South West state leader Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur Madobe has expressed concern over the security situation in the region, calling for stronger efforts to protect civilians and address threats posed by forces loyal to former regional leader Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Lafta-Gareen.
Somalia: Somalia and Iraq Discuss Expanding Trade and Livestock Exports
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia and Iraq have agreed to explore ways to strengthen economic cooperation, including expanding agricultural ties and facilitating Somali livestock exports to the Iraqi market, Somalia's foreign ministry said.
East Africa: Ghana Set to Overtake Ethiopia As Africa's Eighth-Largest Economy After Kenya Takes East Africa Lead
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ghana is projected to overtake Ethiopia as Africa's eighth-largest economy in 2026, with its gross domestic product (GDP) forecast to reach US$128.64 billion, exceeding Ethiopia's projected US$127.15 billion by US$1.49 billion, according to the International Monetary
Why my billionaire father has rejected me for decades — Fatai Okoya
Okoya, the son, disclosed the incidents he believes contributed to their decades-long estrangement and renewed his public appeal for reconciliation. The post Why my billionaire father has rejected me for decades — Fatai Okoya appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Adedibu Biopic: Producer petitions IGP over alleged death threats, cyberbullying as family demands film’s removal
The family also issued Mr Oloketuyi a 72-hour ultimatum to take down the film and provide a full account of its YouTube earnings from 3 October. The post Adedibu Biopic: Producer petitions IGP over alleged death threats, cyberbullying as family demands film’s removal appeared first on Premium Times
Father, son die, seven injured in Plateau road crash
The accident involved a bus, a commercial tricycle and a saloon car in Sabon Barki, Jos South Local Government Area. The post Father, son die, seven injured in Plateau road crash appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Subnational governance: More money, more underdevelopment
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has repeatedly told Nigerians that one of the biggest gains of fuel subsidy removal is the
What Japan’s milestone centenarians teach Nigeria about future-building
This columnist explores African public health, institutions, and governance, connecting global lessons to local challenges to promote systemic reform and
Lagos begins 35-day traffic diversion on Ozumba Mbadiwe for repair work
The Lagos State government has begun a 35-day traffic diversion on Ozumba Mbadiwe Road today, Monday, October 19, 2026 to