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02/09/2025

African leaders have called for an immediate ceasefire in eastern Congo, urging President Felix Tshisekedi to negotiate directly with M23 rebels. Despite Tshisekedi's refusal to engage with the Rwanda-backed group, a summit in Tanzania emphasised dialogue to resolve the crisis. The M23 rebels, linked to Rwanda, have seized Goma, leading to thousands of deaths and displacement. The summit, attended by regional leaders, also demanded the withdrawal of foreign armed groups and the reopening of Goma’s airport for humanitarian aid.

02/09/2025

Ghana’s President John Mahama has banned first-class travel for government officials to reduce public expenditure amid economic challenges. He announced that all non-essential travel is prohibited, and any necessary trips must be approved by the Chief of Staff. Mahama emphasised that essential travel must be done modestly and warned against wasteful spending. He urged officials to use public resources responsibly, reinforcing his administration’s commitment to restoring economic stability and public trust.

02/09/2025

Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s founding father and first president, has passed away at 95. His death was announced on Sunday by President Nangolo Mbumba, who confirmed that Nujoma died on Saturday night after being hospitalised in Windhoek. A revolutionary leader, Nujoma spearheaded the country’s fight for independence from apartheid South Africa, spending nearly 30 years in exile before leading Namibia to freedom in 1990. Serving as president for 15 years, he played a key role in fostering democracy, national unity, and reconciliation after decades of colonial rule. While praised for his leadership, he was also known for his hardline stance on dissent and controversial views on foreign influence. His legacy as a liberation hero and nation-builder remains deeply embedded in Namibia’s history.

02/09/2025

US President Donald Trump has stated that he has no intention of deporting Prince Harry from the US, despite the ongoing legal battle over his immigration status.

"I don't want to do that," Trump said on Friday. "I'll leave him alone. He's got enough problems with his wife. She's terrible."

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02/08/2025

"Joe, you're fired" – Donald Trump revokes Joe Biden's security clearance and stops his daily intelligence briefings.

US President Donald Trump has announced that he is revoking former President Joe Biden’s…

02/08/2025

Nigeria reports 41,000 diphtheria cases, mostly affecting children.

  The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reports that the country…

02/08/2025

Tyler Perry paid tribute to Black women in a powerful project featuring Meghan Markle alongside Oprah, Beyoncé, and Maya Angelou. The tribute included images of historical icons like Nina Simone and Kamala Harris, as well as everyday women in their communities and protests.

The tribute is tied to the upcoming song BLKWMN by Ledisi and Jocmusiq, set for release on February 21. Meghan appears in the same portrait used for her Archetypes podcast. Other stars featured include Queen Latifah, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Quinta Brunson.

Tyler Perry has long supported Meghan and Harry, providing them with a home after they left royal life. He remains a close friend and godfather to their daughter, Princess Lilibet.

02/06/2025

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that he will not attend the upcoming G20 summit in South Africa, citing concerns over the country's policies, including land reforms and its "anti-American stance."

South Africa is set to host the G20 summit in Johannesburg on 20–21 February, which is the premier forum for international economic cooperation.

In a post via his X account, Rubio said, “South Africa is doing very bad things.”

He added: “I will NOT attend the G20 summit in Johannesburg.”

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02/04/2025

I was close to joining Barcelona, Cristiano Ronaldo reveals.

Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that he was close to joining Barcelona from Sporting Lisbon…

02/03/2025

US President Donald Trump has announced a one-month pause on tariffs targeting Mexican imports following an agreement with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to deploy 10,000 troops to the U.S.-Mexico border to combat fentanyl trafficking.

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02/03/2025

Tems wins the Best African Music Performance award for Love Me Jeje at the !

02/02/2025

Tems lost the Grammy Award for Best R&B Song to SZA's Saturn, competing against American stars SZA, Muni Long, Coco Jones, and Kehlani.

Her historic nomination marked the first time a Nigerian female artist was nominated outside the global categories as a leading act. She also became the first Nigerian artist to receive a solo nomination in the R&B categories.

02/01/2025

EPL: Salah’s disputed penalty sends Liverpool nine points ahead

Mohamed Salah’s controversial penalty set Liverpool on course for a 2-0 victory over Bournemouth,…

02/01/2025

Raquel Riley Thomas, CEO of An Officer and Gentlewoman, LLC, has been crowned Elite Mrs. Nigeria, Queen of the World 2025. A decorated U.S. Army Veteran and successful entrepreneur, Raquel is championing her platform, “Empowered Defense: Strength, Safety, and Self-Worth,” to equip women with self-defense skills. She leads a $1.9 billion media company, advocates for veterans, and supports mental health initiatives. Raquel, a devoted wife and mother, continues to inspire through leadership and service.

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02/01/2025

Colombia offers to pay for citizens' deportation from the US after Trump’s threats.

Colombia has offered to cover the costs of the “dignified” deportation of its citizens…

02/01/2025

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Sevilla manager Garcia Pimienta has confirmed that Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho is weighing multiple…

02/01/2025

Dozens of FBI agents who worked on January 6 cases and other Trump-related investigations are expected to be fired.

The Trump administration is expected to fire “dozens” of FBI agents who investigated him…

01/31/2025

Grammy award-winning singer Tems announced on Thursday that she was cancelling her upcoming concert in Kigali due to Rwanda’s support of the M23 armed group, which is currently conducting an offensive in eastern DR Congo.

The announcement came amid widespread international condemnation of Rwanda’s backing of the M23 group, which recently seized control of the city of Goma in the mineral-rich east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Tems, whose full name is Temilade Openiyi, revealed in a post on X that she would no longer perform at BK Arena in the Rwandan capital on March 22.

“So I recently promoted my show in Rwanda without realising that there is ongoing conflict between Rwanda and Congo,” she wrote. “I never ever intend to be insensitive to real-world issues, and I sincerely apologize if this came across that way,” said Tems, who became the first Nigerian singer to win a Grammy in 2023.

“I simply had no idea this was going on. My heart goes out to those affected.”

The post came just hours after M23 leaders vowed to “continue the march of liberation all the way” to the DR Congo capital, Kinshasa.

The UK government announced on Thursday that it was considering reviewing British aid to Rwanda over its involvement in the crisis. DR Congo has accused Rwanda of waging an offensive to exploit the region’s mineral wealth. A report by UN experts in July supported these claims, stating that Rwanda has thousands of troops in eastern DR Congo and holds “de facto control” over the M23.

Rwanda has denied the accusations.

President Paul Kagame has not admitted to military involvement but has stated that the fighting will not cease until a DRC-based armed group, the FDLR, is eliminated. The FDLR was created by former Hutu leaders responsible for the 1994 Rwandan genocide.