NEWS

Photo Credit: Getty Images
 
Guinea Bissau entered another turbulent phase when its military leadership installed Major General Horta Inta-a as transitional president, marking the latest in a long series of coups and attempted coups dating back decades. The intervention occurred shortly before provisional presidential election results were expected. The closely watched contest had pitted incumbent Umaro Sissoco Embalo against challenger Fernando Dias, who had gained significant momentum.
Read more ... Add new comment

Photo Credit: Getty Images
 
Miss Universe 2025 finalist Olivia Yacé has stepped away from her title as Miss Universe Africa and Oceania only days after receiving the honor, citing her commitment to values that she considers fundamental to her identity and purpose. Representing Côte d'Ivoire at the pageant in Bangkok, Yacé finished as fourth runner up after a competitive contest that saw Mexico's Fátima Bosch crowned the overall winner. In a public statement released on Instagram, Yacé explained that while the experience affirmed her resilience and capability, she felt compelled to prioritize integrity, dignity, excellence, and equal opportunity. These values, she said, form the foundation of her personal and professional aspirations.
Read more ... Add new comment

Photo Credit: Getty Images

On Sunday, Ethiopia's long-dormant Hayli Gubbi volcano in the Afar region erupted for the first known time in 10,000 years, spewing thick plumes of smoke and ash high into the sky. This powerful event not only impacted air travel thousands of miles away in India but also covered neighboring villages in dust, creating immediate challenges for local farmers.

Read more ... Add new comment

Photo Credit: Getty Images
 
Nigeria has entered a new phase of national security strategy after President Bola Tinubu declared a countrywide emergency aimed at addressing escalating violence across multiple states. In a televised address, the president announced sweeping reforms including a significant expansion of police personnel. The directive authorizes the recruitment of twenty thousand additional officers, raising the national police force to fifty thousand. Tinubu also ordered the reassignment of officers currently serving on VIP protection duties, instructing that they undergo retraining before deployment to conflict prone regions. The government further approved the use of National Youth Service Corps camps for accelerated training.
Read more ... Add new comment

More Articles ...

  1. LILIAN NGANGA JOKES ABOUT LIFE AFTER FIRST LADY ROLE: "FROM FIRST LADY TO LANGUISHING IN POVERTY"
  2. NUMBER OF CHILDREN ABDUCTED IN NIGERIA SCHOOL ATTACK RISE TO MORE THAN 300
  3. NNAMDI KANU SENTENCED TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT IN TERRORISM CASE
  4. ARSENAL TO END VISIT RWANDA SPONSORSHIP DEAL AFTER 8 YEARS
  5. NED NWONKWO PRAISES WOMAN FOR CALLING OUT REGINA DANIELS
  6. COORDINATED CYBERATTACK DISRUPTS KEY GOVERNMENT WEBSITES IN KENYA
  7. TANZANIA'S AMSONS GROUP RIVALS DANGOTE CEMENT WITH $5.6m STAKE IN KENYA'S EAPC
  8. RAMAPHOSA RESPONDS TO US ABSENCE AT G20 SUMMIT
  9. CONGO MARKS MILESTONE IN TRACEABLE COBALT PRODUCTION
  10. KENYA’S FIVE BILLION DOLLAR GOLD DISCOVERY SET TO TRANSFORM THE MINING SECTOR
Page 7 of 16

REGISTER FOR DAILY NEWSLETTER

Please enable the javascript to submit this form

MEMBER REGISTRATION/LOG IN

RECENT NEWS

LIFESTYLE/TRAVEL