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Admin - August 15, 2025

KENYA: British Broadcasting Corporation Stands By Maai Mahiu Child Sex Trafficking Exposé Amid Government Criticism

  By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya    The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has defended its recent undercover investigation into the sexual exploitation of minors in Maai Mahiu, Kenya, following claims from government officials that the documentary was fabricated.   Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen told Parliament on Wednesday that the film was misleading, alleging that the […]
Admin - August 15, 2025

NIGERIA: Materials Deployed As INEC Finalises Preparations For Bye-Elections

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The Independent National Electoral Commission has completed the distribution of sensitive materials for Saturday’s bye-elections in 16 constituencies across 12 states of the federation.   National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, noting that all […]
Admin - August 14, 2025

MALAWI: Over 1,000 Candidates Cleared For September 16 Elections

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi   More than 1,000 individuals have been cleared to contest for parliamentary seats in the upcoming September 16 elections.   These candidates are expected to compete across 229 constituencies nationwide, raising the stakes in what promises to be a competitive electoral season.   The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is the […]
Admin - August 14, 2025

NIGERIA: Obi Slams Tinubu Over 12-Day Foreign Trip

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria   Former Anambra State governor and 2023 president candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over his planned 12-day foreign trip, describing it as insensitive to Nigeria’s current challenges.   In a statement issued on Thursday, Obi said the President’s decision to embark on another round of overseas engagements […]
Admin - August 14, 2025

NIGERIA: FG Approves Nine New Private Universities, Ends Six-Year Accreditation Delay

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria O The Federal Government has approved the establishment of nine new private universities across the country, bringing relief to promoters who have waited more than six years for accreditation.a   The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced the approval on Wednesday while briefing State House correspondents after the […]
Admin - August 14, 2025

Malawi: Minister Mumba To Lead Delegation At 45th SADC Summit

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi    President Lazarus Chakwera has delegated Minister of Trade, Vitumbiko Mumba, to lead Malawi’s delegation at the 45th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit, scheduled to take place in Antananarivo, Madagascar, on August 17, 2025.   According to a communication from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mumba will represent President […]
Admin - August 13, 2025

NIGERIA: NAFDAC Warns Public On Circulation Of Expired Lara Force Insecticide

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted the public to the circulation of expired Lara Force Lambda-Cyhalothrin 2.5% (1 Litre) insecticide, batch number Xzh2020006.   According to the agency, 5,000 cartons of the product were discovered to have been unlawfully auctioned to […]
Admin - August 13, 2025

NIGERIA: Court Discharges Comfort, Ibom Air Passenger

    By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   An Ikeja Magistrate Court sitting in Ogba, Lagos State, on Wednesday, has discharged Comfort Emmanson, the passenger accused of unruly behaviour and assault aboard an Ibom Air flight.   Magistrate Olanrewaju Salami discharged Emmanson following the withdrawal of the five charges preferred against her by the police. […]
Admin - August 13, 2025

South Sudan’s 2nd Vice President Travels To UAE For Strengthening Economic Relations 

‎ ‎By Deborah Akur Chol, South Sudan ‎ ‎South Sudan’s Vice President, Benjamin Bol Mel, embarked on a visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday aimed at strengthening economic relationships and attracting foreign investments, according to his office. ‎ ‎As the head of South Sudan’s economic cluster, Mel is accompanied by a delegation […]
Admin - August 13, 2025

KENYA: Man In Viral Video Beating Comedian Bella Comedy Arrested

  By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya    A businessman filmed violently attacking Kenyan content creator Bella Comedy during the Kutit Culture event at Nairobi’s Carnivore Grounds has been taken into custody and charged.   The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) confirmed that officers from Lang’ata Police Station tracked down and apprehended Benard Kipkosgei, widely known as […]
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