Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore and 12 other protesters, including Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer Aloy Ejimakor and Kanu’s younger brother Prince Emmanuel Kanu, have been released from Kuje Prison after meeting their bail conditions. The group was arrested on October 20 for participating in the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest in Abuja, which demanded the immediate release of the […] The post Nigeria: Sowore, Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer Among 13 Released From Kuje Prison After Meeting Bail Conditions f...| African Affairs Network
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu held a closed-door meeting with the newly appointed Service Chiefs at the State House in Abuja, just three days after their appointments were announced. The meeting aimed to discuss security priorities, ongoing counterterrorism operations, and the administration’s commitment to sustaining peace and stability across the country. The new Service Chiefs in […] The post Nigeria’s President Tinubu Meets Newly Appointed Service Chiefs first appeared on African Affa...| African Affairs Network
Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya has been declared the winner of the country’s presidential election, securing an eighth term in office with 53.7% of the vote. However, his main challenger, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, has rejected the results, calling them a “masquerade” and claiming he won the election unequivocally with 54.8% of the votes. Tchiroma, who […] The post Cameroon Opposition Leader Rejects Paul Biya’s Election Victory as ‘Masquerade’ first appeared on African ...| African Affairs Network
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has adjourned the defamation trial of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to December 1, 2025, for the hearing of a preliminary objection filed by the defence. The senator is facing a three-count charge bordering on alleged harmful imputation over purported defamatory statements against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and […] The post Nigeria: Court Adjourns Defamation Suit Against Senator Natasha to December 1 first appeared on African ...| African Affairs Network
Moussa Mara, the former Prime Minister of Mali, has been sentenced to one year in prison and an additional one-year suspended sentence for “undermining the credibility of the state and opposing legitimate authority”. The sentence, handed down by the National Cybercrime Centre court in Bamako, also includes a fine of 500,000 CFA francs ($887). Mara’s […] The post Mali’s Former Prime Minister Sentenced to Prison Over Social Media Post first appeared on African Affairs Network.| African Affairs Network
Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has been affirmed as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the June 20, 2026, election. The affirmation came after a special nomination congress held in Ado Ekiti, where Oyebanji was unanimously endorsed by 885 delegates from 177 wards across the state. The congress was supervised by a […] The post Nigeria: Oyebanji Emerges APC Governorship Candidate in Ekiti first appeared on African Affairs Network.| African Affairs Network
The Federal Government is set to introduce a bill that would require public officials to fly with Nigerian-owned airlines on international routes whenever possible. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed this during the launch of Air Peace’s direct Abuja-London Heathrow flight. The proposed “Fly Nigerian Act” aims to give domestic airlines a […] The post Nigeria’s Aviation Sector Gets Boost as FG Proposes ‘Fly Nigerian Act’ first appeared on Afr...| African Affairs Network
In a highly anticipated and contentious outcome, Paul Biya, the incumbent president of Cameroon, has been declared the winner of the country’s presidential election. The Constitutional Council announced the results on Monday, confirming Biya’s victory and paving the way for his eighth consecutive term in office. At 92 years old, Biya will continue to lead […] The post Paul Biya Wins Disputed Presidential Election in Cameroon, Secures Eighth Term first appeared on African Affairs Network.| African Affairs Network
Bureau De Change (BDC) operators in Nigeria are struggling to stay afloat as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) halted dollar allocations to their sector, leading to a severe shortage of foreign currency. Many operators are barely surviving, with empty offices, unpaid staff, and a market that has come to a near standstill. The CBN’s […] The post Nigeria’s BDC Operators on the Brink as CBN’s Dollar Drought Worsens first appeared on African Affairs Network.| African Affairs Network
The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has abandoned his plan to call witnesses in his defence in his ongoing trial for alleged terrorism offences. Instead, Kanu told the court that he has reviewed the case file and believes there is no valid charge against him, rendering his defence unnecessary.| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
Cameroon's opposition leader, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, has declared himself the winner of the October 12 presidential election and vowed not to accept a stolen vote. Bakary, a former government minister, claimed his team compiled results from individual polling stations, showing he won with no doubt. The ruling party has dismissed his claims, stating only the| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the cancellation of the Super Eagles’ planned international friendly matches against Venezuela and| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the cancellation of the Super Eagles’ planned international friendly matches against Venezuela and| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
Zimbabwe’s Football Association has dismissed head coach Michael Nees following a disappointing run in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the national body confirmed on Wednesday. The Warriors failed to win any of their 10 qualifying matches, drawing five and losing five, which left them at the bottom of their group. South Africa topped the group,| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
Nigeria’s Flamingos suffered their second consecutive defeat at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after France secured a late 1-0 victory in their Group D encounter in Morocco on Wednesday. The match remained tightly contested until the 82nd minute when Maissa Fathallan capitalized on a mistake from Nigeria’s goalkeeper Elizabeth Boniface, slotting the ball past| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
Ghanaian police have launched an investigation into the “suspicious” death of 20-year-old Senegalese footballer Cheikh Toure, whose body was taken| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
The National Economic Council has endorsed President Bola Tinubu's proposal to overhaul training institutions of security agencies in Nigeria, including the Nigeria Police Force and other sister agencies. The project, which aims to renovate, remodel, and re-equip these institutions, received the council's approval during its 153rd meeting at the State House in Abuja. A committee,| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has sworn in three new commissioners and eight permanent secretaries, urging them to view their appointments as solemn responsibilities to serve the people with honesty, transparency, and a sense of duty. The newly appointed commissioners include Yusuf Jibia, Aisha Malumfashi, and Sirajo Abukur, while the permanent secretaries are Yusuf| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
Senators from northern Nigeria have expressed deep sorrow over the tragic tanker explosion that claimed dozens of lives in Niger| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
Senators from northern Nigeria have expressed deep sorrow over the tragic tanker explosion that claimed dozens of lives in Niger| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
Senators from northern Nigeria have expressed deep sorrow over the tragic tanker explosion that claimed dozens of lives in Niger State earlier this week. The incident occurred on Tuesday in the Essa community, along the Agaie–Bida road in Katcha Local Government Area, when a petrol-laden tanker overturned and exploded. According to the National Emergency Management| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
The Moroccan government has pledged sweeping reforms in healthcare, education, and youth political participation following a wave of youth-led protests| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the nominees for the 2025 CAF Awards, honouring the continent’s best footballers, coaches, clubs, and national teams for their performances between January 6 and October 15, 2025. According to CAF, the nominees were selected by a panel of experts comprising members of the CAF Technical and Development| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
At least 46 people have been confirmed dead following a multiple-vehicle crash on the Kampala–Gulu Highway in Uganda, police authorities said on Wednesday. The Uganda Police Force, in a statement, revised down an earlier casualty figure of 63, clarifying that the initial count mistakenly included several unconscious victims who are now receiving treatment in hospitals.| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo provided a crucial assist as AFC Toronto staged a late comeback to defeat Montreal Roses| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo provided a crucial assist as AFC Toronto staged a late comeback to defeat Montreal Roses| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo provided a crucial assist as AFC Toronto staged a late comeback to defeat Montreal Roses| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
Nigeria’s U17 women’s team, the Flamingos, began their 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup campaign on a disappointing note, suffering| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, will be aiming to reignite their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup campaign when they| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, will be aiming to reignite their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup campaign when they face France in their second Group D encounter on Wednesday (today) in Salé, Morocco, after a disappointing 4–1 loss to Canada in their opening match. The West Africans endured a tough start to the tournament,| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
A drone attack struck an area near the international airport in Khartoum, Sudan’s capital, on Tuesday — just a day| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
A drone attack struck an area near the international airport in Khartoum, Sudan’s capital, on Tuesday — just a day| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
A drone attack struck an area near the international airport in Khartoum, Sudan’s capital, on Tuesday — just a day| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the cancellation of the Super Eagles’ planned international friendly matches against Venezuela and Colombia in the United States, following the team’s qualification for the 2026 World Cup play-offs. NFF’s Director of Communications, Dr. Ademola Olajire, confirmed the development to the media onday, explaining that the cancellation was unavoidable| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
Ghanaian police have launched an investigation into the “suspicious” death of 20-year-old Senegalese footballer Cheikh Toure, whose body was taken to a hospital in Kumasi last week. The probe, announced on Monday, follows a statement from the Senegalese government on Saturday alleging that Toure fell victim to a criminal network involved in scams and extortion| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
A drone attack struck an area near the international airport in Khartoum, Sudan’s capital, on Tuesday — just a day before the airport was scheduled to reopen for domestic flights for the first time since the country’s war began in 2023. Residents reported hearing a series of explosions across several districts early in the morning.| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
The Nigerian Army has confirmed that troops of Operation HADIN KAI under the 21 Special Armoured Brigade successfully repelled a| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
The Nigerian Army has confirmed that troops of Operation HADIN KAI under the 21 Special Armoured Brigade successfully repelled a| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
The Nigerian Army has confirmed that troops of Operation HADIN KAI under the 21 Special Armoured Brigade successfully repelled a| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
The Nigerian Army has confirmed that troops of Operation HADIN KAI under the 21 Special Armoured Brigade successfully repelled a planned Boko Haram attack in the Kashimri general area of Bama Local Government Area, Borno State, on October 17, 2025. According to a statement signed by Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
The Kogi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is set to formally endorse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
The Kogi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is set to formally endorse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
The Kogi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is set to formally endorse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
Police operatives on Monday dispersed demonstrators demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), during protests in the Utako area of Abuja. The protesters — comprising civil rights activists and members of pro-democracy groups under the #ReleaseNnamdiKanuNow campaign — had earlier been dispersed at Maitama after police| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
Madagascar’s new head of state, Army Colonel Michael Randrianirina, has appointed a civilian, Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo, as prime minister, days after the military seized power and ousted former president Andry Rajoelina. Randrianirina, who led the military unit that overthrew Rajoelina, was sworn in as president on Friday following a tumultuous week marked by protests, political upheaval,| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
The football world has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of 18-year-old Senegalese goalkeeper Cheikh Toure, who was| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
The football world has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of 18-year-old Senegalese goalkeeper Cheikh Toure, who was| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
The football world has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of 18-year-old Senegalese goalkeeper Cheikh Toure, who was| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
The football world has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of 18-year-old Senegalese goalkeeper Cheikh Toure, who was| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
The football world has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of 18-year-old Senegalese goalkeeper Cheikh Toure, who was reportedly murdered by kidnappers in Ghana. Toure, a rising talent from the Esprit Foot Yeumbeul Academy, was allegedly deceived into travelling to Ghana under the guise of attending trials with a professional football club. Upon| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
The Moroccan government has pledged sweeping reforms in healthcare, education, and youth political participation following a wave of youth-led protests| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
Sixteen years after Ghana’s historic triumph, Morocco have joined the exclusive list of FIFA U-20 World Cup champions. The Atlas| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
Sixteen years after Ghana’s historic triumph, Morocco have joined the exclusive list of FIFA U-20 World Cup champions. The Atlas| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
Sixteen years after Ghana’s historic triumph, Morocco have joined the exclusive list of FIFA U-20 World Cup champions. The Atlas| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
The Moroccan government has pledged sweeping reforms in healthcare, education, and youth political participation following a wave of youth-led protests that caught authorities off guard, state media reported on Sunday. According to the state news agency MAP, the government announced a series of measures designed to encourage greater youth engagement in politics and strengthen key| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo provided a crucial assist as AFC Toronto staged a late comeback to defeat Montreal Roses 2–1 and clinch the inaugural Northern Super League (NSL) Supporters’ Shield on Sunday. Montreal took an early lead in the 10th minute through Alexandria Hess, but Toronto drew level late in the first half when| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
Nigeria’s U17 women’s team, the Flamingos, began their 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup campaign on a disappointing note, suffering a 4–1 defeat to Canada on Sunday at the Football Academy Mohammed VI (Pitch 1) in Salé, Morocco. Canada made a blistering start, taking the lead just two minutes into the match through Gabriela Istocki,| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
Sixteen years after Ghana’s historic triumph, Morocco have joined the exclusive list of FIFA U-20 World Cup champions. The Atlas Lion Cubs stunned six-time winners Argentina 2-0 on Sunday at the Julio Martínez Prádanos Stadium in Santiago, Chile, to claim their maiden global crown. Yassir Zabiri was the star of the night, scoring both goals| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
Former Super Falcons striker Mercy Akide-Udoh held an inspiring session with Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, in Morocco on| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
Former Super Falcons striker Mercy Akide-Udoh held an inspiring session with Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, in Morocco on| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
The Imo State Police Command has launched an official investigation following a viral video shared by anti-cultism advocacy group Naija| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
Former Super Falcons striker Mercy Akide-Udoh held an inspiring session with Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, in Morocco on| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
Former Super Falcons striker Mercy Akide-Udoh held an inspiring session with Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, in Morocco on| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi is set to become Nigeria’s all-time appearance leader in the Premier League when Fulham face his former club Arsenal at Craven Cottage on Saturday evening. The 28-year-old equalled Shola Ameobi’s record of 298 Premier League appearances earlier this month when he started against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. A start| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
Turkish giants Beşiktaş FC have announced Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi as the club’s new vice-captain, according to a statement released by the club’s board of directors on Friday. Ndidi will serve as deputy to Turkish international Orkun Kökçü, who has been appointed team captain, replacing Necip Uysal and Mert Günok, the former captain and| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore and 12 other protesters, including Nnamdi Kanu's lawyer Aloy Ejimakor and Kanu's younger brother Prince| African Affairs Network
The Imo State Police Command has launched an official investigation following a viral video shared by anti-cultism advocacy group Naija Confra, which accused some police officers in Owerri of belonging to the Vikings confraternity — one of Nigeria’s most notorious cult groups. The video, posted on social media Friday, allegedly showed uniformed officers wearing Vikings| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
The Kogi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is set to formally endorse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Usman Ododo as preparations intensify for the 2027 general elections. Party members and supporters have begun converging on the Muhammadu Buhari Square in Lokoja, where organizers are finalizing arrangements for what has been described| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
Former Super Falcons striker Mercy Akide-Udoh held an inspiring session with Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, in Morocco on Friday ahead of their opening match at the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup against Canada. Akide-Udoh, who is in Morocco as a member of FIFA’s Players’ Voice Panel, encouraged the young Nigerian players to| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
BREAKING NEWS President Tinubu Condemns Attacks in Plateau State December 26, 2023 Nigerian Military Airstrikes Destroy Six Illegal Refining Sites in Rivers December 26, 2023 World Bank Boosts Palliative Loan for Nigeria December 26, 2023 Social Media Erupts as Nigerians React to Tragic Plateau Attack December 26, 2023 DRC Incumbent President Tshisekedi Leads in| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a significant reduction in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) across Nigeria, with new rates ranging from N875 to N905 per litre, depending on location. This price cut, which marks a N15 reduction per litre across all regions and partner retail outlets, aims to alleviate the burden| African Affairs Network - Your Window to Africa
