AfricaNewsPoliticsGuinea-Bissau Military Reopens Borders After Military Coup

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 27, 2025

Military authorities in Guinea-Bissau have reopened the country’s borders, 24 hours after seizing power and dismantling the electoral process in the coup-prone West African nation. The military on Wednesday declared that they had assumed full control of the country, announcing the suspension of all electoral activities and an immediate closure of national borders. General Lansana Mansali, Inspector General of the Armed Forces, reversed Wednesday’s closure of all land, air, and sea entry points, saying “All...

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Military Stage Coup In Guinea-Bissau, Detain President 

AfricaNewsMilitary Stage Coup In Guinea-Bissau, Detain President 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 27, 2025

Some Military officers in Guinea-Bissau, on Wednesday, announced they were taking “total control” of the country, detained the President, and closed its borders. Also arrested were the armed forces’ chief of staff, General Biaguê Na Ntan; the deputy chief of staff, General Mamadou Touré; and the interior minister, Botché Candé. Military personnel made the announcement by reading a statement at the army headquarters in the capital, Bissau, according to AFP. Earlier in the day, gunfire...

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Paul Biya Declares Winner, Protest Erupts In Cameroon

AfricaNewsPoliticsPaul Biya Declares Winner, Protest Erupts In Cameroon

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 27, 2025

The Constitutional Council of Cameroon has declared incumbent Paul Biya, the world’s oldest president as a winner of Cameroon’s October 12, 2025 presidential elections with 53.66% and the runner-up Issa Tchrioma Bakary with 35.19%. This is the Result per Region for the 2 first candidates as presented by the Constitutional Council. Adamawa: Paul Biya 34,61% | Issa Tchiroma 50,33% Centre: Paul Biya 70,14% | Issa Tchiroma 21,62% East: Paul Biya 73,88% | Issa Tchiroma 19,82%...

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Julius Maada Bio Takes Over as ECOWAS Chairman

AfricaNewsNigeriaWest AfricaJulius Maada Bio Takes Over as ECOWAS Chairman

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 22, 20252

…Tinubu Bows Out with Call for Unity and Democracy West African leaders have chosen President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone as the new Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, bringing Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s two-term tenure to a close. The announcement was made during the 67th Ordinary Session of ECOWAS held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where the symbolic handover of the community’s emblem marked the transition of...

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Libya’s Education Minister Jailed Over Textbook Shortage in Schools

AfricaNewsWest AfricaLibya’s Education Minister Jailed Over Textbook Shortage in Schools

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 18, 2025

Libya’s Education Minister, Moussa al-Megarief, has been handed a three-and-a-half-year prison sentence due to a textbook shortage dating back to 2021, according to the attorney general’s office on Sunday. The Tripoli court of appeal also imposed a fine of 1,000 dinars (approximately ₦320,000) and stripped him of his civil rights for the duration of his sentence and an additional year thereafter. Megarief, a member of the national unity government, faced accusations of favouritism in managing...

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African Union Cautions Against Disintegration of DR Congo

AfricaNewsPoliticsAfrican Union Cautions Against Disintegration of DR Congo

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 17, 2025

Two days after the Rwandan-backed M23 armed group entered a second city in the east of Democratic Republic of Congo, the African Union, AU, has warned against the break-up of the country. M23 seized the provincial capital, Goma, at the end of January before pushing south in an escalation of violence in the eastern region, which has already endured decades of clashes. Bankole Adeoye, AU’s Peace and Security Commissioner, in a statement issued on Sunday,...

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Tinubu Vows to work with Ghana’s New President on Poverty Alleviation

AfricaNewsPoliticsWest AfricaTinubu Vows to work with Ghana’s New President on Poverty Alleviation

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)January 7, 2025

…Expresses Confidence Mahama’s Govt Will Work With Nigeria To Strengthen Bond President Bola Tinubu has said that his government and that of John Mahama, newly inaugurated president of Ghana will join hands to lift Nigeria and Ghana out of poverty. Tinubu also expressed confidence that the new government under the leadership of President John Mahama, will work with Nigeria to strengthen a powerful bond, leading to greater shared prosperity for both nations. The President made...

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Drunk Policeman in Zambia Frees 13 Suspects From Cells

AfricaCrime & SecurityNewsDrunk Policeman in Zambia Frees 13 Suspects From Cells

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 3, 2025

A Zambian police officer reportedly freed 13 detainees from custody on New Year’s Eve so they could celebrate the holiday. Detective Inspector Titus Phiri, described as being “in a state of intoxication,” allegedly seized the cell keys from Constable Serah Banda at Leonard Cheelo Police Station in Lusaka. According to police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga, Phiri unlocked the male and female cells and instructed the suspects to leave and “cross over into the new year.” Of...

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France Withdraws Combatants From Chad After Breaking Ties with Regime

AfricaNewsNigeriaWest AfricaFrance Withdraws Combatants From Chad After Breaking Ties with Regime

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 21, 2024

The French Defence Ministry said on Friday that it has begun the withdrawal of its soldiers from Chad after N’djamena last month abruptly ended military cooperation with its former colonial power. The ministry said in a statement on Facebook that a contingent of 120 soldiers had already left the African country and returned to France, which marked 10 days after French fighter aircraft left the Sahel country. “At midday, 120 French soldiers took off from...

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Super Eagles End 2024 Ranked 44th, Lowest in Six Years

AfricaNewsNigeriaSoccerSportsSuper Eagles End 2024 Ranked 44th, Lowest in Six Years

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 20, 2024

According to the final FIFA World Rankings released on Thursday, the Super Eagles concluded 2024 ranked 44th globally, their lowest position in six years. This drop marks a sharp decline from the 28th place Nigeria held at the start of the year, following their strong performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, where they emerged as runners-up to host Cote D’Ivoire in February. Throughout 2024, the Eagles played 15 matches, recording nine wins—including an...

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