Power restored in Nigeria after hours-long grid collapse
Electricity has been restored in Nigeria after the grid collapsed earlier on Monday for the sixth time this year.
Author: Mwanzo Editor
Suspects arrested in murder of top Ethiopian opposition politician
Thirteen suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of prominent Ethiopian opposition politician Bate Urgessa, police in the troubled Oromia region say
Ghana’s ruling party candidate opposes LGBTQ+ practices
Ghana’s vice-president, who is also the presidential candidate of the ruling party, has opposed LGBTQ+ practices, saying they go against his religious faith and the country’s cultural norms.
UK returns Ghana’s looted royal artefacts in loan deal
The United Kingdom has returned 32 royal artefacts looted from Ghana’s Asante Kingdom in the 19th Century.
The royal objects were taken from the Palace in Kumasi during the Anglo-Asante Wars, including the infamous Sagrenti War of 1874.
Dozens escape from Comoros main prison by walking out
The authorities in the Comoros say dozens of prisoners have escaped from a prison in the capital Moroni, by simply walking through the main gate.
Netanyahu sets Rafah attack date as pressure grows
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has set a date for a military offensive into Rafah, despite growing warnings that it could lead to high civilian casualties.
US Binance staffer pleads not guilty to Nigeria money laundering
An American executive with the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has appeared in court in Nigeria to plead not guilty to money laundering.
Niger junta doubles down on order that US troops leave
Niger’s ruling junta has doubled down on its demand that US troops withdraw, dealing a blow to Washington’s security interests in the Sahel.
Sierra Leone declares drug abuse a national emergency
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has declared a national emergency because of the rampant drug abuse in the country.
Madagascar calls for departure of EU envoy over criticism
Authorities in Madagascar have asked the EU ambassador, Isabelle Delattre, to leave the island, following remarks she made that they said were critical of the government.
