Nigeria Recovers 30 Billion Naira in Corruption Probe Linked to Suspended Minister
The investigation began after Betta Edu was suspended in January amid accusations of diverting $640,000 of public funds into a personal bank account.
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South Africa's Electoral Court Reinstates Jacob Zuma's Candidacy Ahead of General Elections
This ruling comes after the electoral commission last month disqualified him due to a contempt of court conviction, which involved a sentence exceeding 12 months.
Tragic Mortar Attack in Eastern DR Congo Kills Three Tanzanian Soldiers
The soldiers, all hailing from Tanzania, were stationed in a camp when they came under hostile missile fire. The attack also left three others wounded, escalating the security concerns in the region which is already mired in conflict due to the presence of various rebel groups.
Global Investigation Leads to Arrests in Nigeria Over Sextortion Linked to Australian Schoolboy's Tragedy
Following a relentless international inquiry, authorities tracked down the alleged perpetrators in a Nigerian slum, where they are now awaiting trial.
Up and Running: Senegal names new government in first test for Faye's promised radical reforms
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, announced the formation of a new government on Friday, introducing a cabinet comprising 25 ministers and 5 junior ministers.
Angola's Constitutional Court Overturns Conviction of Former President's Son
The court's ruling, published on Thursday, declared Zenu's conviction "unconstitutional," citing violations of "the principles of legality, adversarial proceedings, a fair and consistent judgment, and the rights of the defense" as the basis for its decision.
President Macron Acknowledges France's Lack of Will to Stop Rwanda Genocide
"France, which could have stopped the (Rwanda) genocide with its Western and African allies, lacked the will to do so," President Macron stated.
South Africa: Former Speaker of Parliament Released on Bail in Corruption Case
The decision by prosecutors not to oppose her bail application has paved the way for Mapisa-Nqakula's temporary release, with her case postponed to June 4.
Somalia Expels Ethiopian Ambassador Amid Diplomatic Row Over Somaliland Deal
The heart of the contention lies in a controversial agreement struck earlier this year, wherein land-locked Ethiopia secured a 20-kilometer strip of Somaliland's coastline with the intent of establishing a naval base.
Deadly ADF Rebel Attack Claims 10 Lives in Eastern DR Congo
Local civil society sources, who confirmed the attack on Wednesday, described the ADF rebels' incursion into the village, highlighting the ongoing threat these militants pose to peace and stability in the region.
Algeria's Presidential Election Takes a Surprising Turn: A Test for Democracy Amidst Political Stir
The phrase "Ma fhemna walou" (We didn't understand anything) has become emblematic of the public's reaction, trending across social media platforms like YouTube and TikTok.
Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs Football Star Killed in Car Hijacking Shooting Incident
Fleurs, 24, was ambushed while waiting at the petrol station. Armed gunmen approached him, demanding he exit the vehicle, before one of the assailants shot him in the upper body and fled with his car.
South African Speaker Delivers Herself to Police for Arrest Over Corruption Charges
Mapisa-Nqakula, aged 67, a stalwart of the anti-apartheid movement and a prominent figure in South African politics, made her way to a police station on Thursday, a day after stepping down from her prestigious position amidst growing pressure.
Senegal’s Faye appoints Long Time ally Sonko as prime minister, Vows to Fight Corruption
The newly inaugurated President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appointed Ousmane Sonko, a prominent political figure and his staunch supporter, as the Prime Minister of Senegal.
Zimbabwe Declares State of Disaster Over Severe Drought
The drought, the worst in decades, has prompted urgent calls for $2 billion in humanitarian aid to address the crisis.
Ghanaian Couple in New York Convicted of Son's Fatal Beating, Faces Life in Prison
Valerie Owusu and Emmanuel Addae, both 28, of Corona, Queens, face up to 25 years to life in prison following their conviction for Murder in the Second Degree.