Nigeria’s state police tells universities to act to avert possible student unrest
September 05, 2023 12:07 AM Nigeria’s state security services on Monday asked university vice-chancellors and heads of tertiary institutions to discourage their students from engaging in acts that can cause…
Western officials plan to warn UAE over trade with Russia -WSJ
September 04, 2023 11:13 PM U.S., British and European Union officials are planning to jointly press the United Arab Emirates this week to halt shipments of goods to Russia that…
Northern Ireland police chief resigns following controversies
September 04, 2023 10:32 PM The head of Northern Ireland’s police service, Chief Constable Simon Byrne, resigned on Monday following a series of controversies, including a major data leak and…
Start of Lagos metro offers dramatically reduced journey times
September 04, 2023 10:10 PM A long-awaited Lagos light rail service began operations on Monday as Africa’s most populous city looks to ease its chronic travel congestion. Read More
Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa sworn in after disputed poll
September 04, 2023 10:09 PM Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa was on Monday sworn in for a second term after being declared the winner of last month’s disputed election, as he…
France makes fresh bid to ban meat names for plant-based food
September 04, 2023 10:07 PM France unveiled on Monday revised proposals banning the use of meat names like “steak” and “spare ribs” for plant-based food made in the country as…
Ukraine reports advances on eastern and southern fronts
September 04, 2023 10:00 PM Ukraine said on Monday its troops had regained more territory on the eastern front and were advancing further south in their counteroffensive against Russian forces.…
Mozambique president Nyusi has immunity in London ‘tuna bond’ case, court rules
September 04, 2023 9:19 PM Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi cannot be sued in Britain over allegations he accepted unlawful payments in the country’s lawsuit against Credit Suisse and others over…
Africa endures more severe warming than elsewhere, posing risk of conflict
September 04, 2023 9:03 PM Africa is heating up at a faster rate than the rest of the planet and enduring more severe climate and weather disasters such as droughts,…
UK’s Sunak could face vote to fill seat after lawmaker suspension upheld
September 04, 2023 8:14 PM British Prime Rishi Sunak could face the prospect of another difficult election for a potential vacant seat in parliament, after a lawmaker lost an appeal…