Trump threatens Colombia president
US President Donald Trump said Saturday that his Colombian counterpart Gustavo Petro — with whom he has sparred in recent months — should “watch his ass” after the US…
Trump releases photo of Maduro boarding US aircraft after airstrikes
Donald Trump, president of the United States, has released a photograph showing Nicolás Maduro, president of Venezuela, boarding a US military aircraft en route to the United States. Trump…
US bombs Venezuela capital, captures leader Maduro — Trump
President Donald Trump said Saturday that US forces had captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro after launching a “large scale strike” on the South American country. “The United States of…
Many feared dead in Switzerland’s New Year’s party fire
Several people have been killed and others injured after a fire broke out at a New Year’s party at an Alpine ski resort in southern Switzerland. The spokesperson for…
Alleged rights violation: Appeal Court strikes out Nnamdi Kanu’s case against DSS’ DG, AGF
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has struck out the appeal filed by terrorism convict Nnamdi Kanu of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), ruling that it lacked merit…
Coup: ECOWAS Suspends Guinea-Bissau, Seeks Restoration Of Constitutional Order
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has suspended Guinea-Bissau from its decision-making bodies over a coup in the West African country. ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council (MSC)…
Military appoints new leader in Guinea-Bissau after seizing power
Guinea-Bissau’s military on Thursday appointed a general to lead the country for one year, a day after seizing power, arresting the president, and halting the release of election results.…
Nigeria condemns military coup in Guinea-Bissau
The Federal Government has condemned the military coup in Guinea-Bissau, describing it as a serious threat to democracy and regional stability. The FG, in a statement issued by the…
Guinea-Bissau president detained as military announces coup
Military officers in Guinea-Bissau have taken control of the government, suspended the country’s electoral process and declared they will be in control “until further notice”. On Monday, President Umaro…
Stampede at Ghana army recruitment event kills 6, wounds 22
At least six people were crushed to death on Wednesday after a crowd of job seekers surged through stadium gates during a military recruitment event in the Ghanaian…
BBC DG, news CEO resign over Trump documentary edit
Tim Davie, director general of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), and Deborah Turness, CEO of BBC News, have both resigned from their roles. They tendered their resignations after the…
Nine Dead As Cargo Plane Crashes Near US Airport
The death toll from a UPS cargo plane crashing in Louisville has risen to nine with more fatalities feared, Kentucky’s governor said Wednesday, as search efforts continued and the…
‘48 killed’ in Cameroon election protests after security clampdown
No fewer than 48 people were killed in the protests that trailed Cameroon’s presidential election, according to Reuters. President Paul Biya, 92, won the heavily disputed presidential election, securing…
Tanzania Blackout After Election Chaos, Deaths Feared
Tanzania was under a communications blackout on Thursday, a day after elections turned into violent chaos with unconfirmed reports of many dead. President Samia Suluhu Hassan had sought to…
Trump orders US to start nuclear weapons testing
US President Donald Trump said Thursday he had ordered the Pentagon to start nuclear weapons testing on a level with China and Russia—just minutes before opening a high-stakes summit…


















