Africa
WHO declares Senegal free of trachomaÂ
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has validated Senegal as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem.
The WHO, which disclosed this in a statement...
Condolences pour in globally after Buhari’s passing Â
World leaders, regional bodies, and international organisations have continued to pay glowing tributes to former Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London...
Cameroon’s president Paul Biya announces eighth-term bid at 92
On Sunday, Paul Biya, Cameroon's president, announced on X he would run in the country's presidential election scheduled for October 12, seeking an eighth...
Uganda reopens border with DRC after Goma’s seizureÂ
Six months after closing key border crossings due to rebel advances, Uganda has reopened its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The...
Tinubu endorses AFRIMA on AUC’s request
President Bola Tinubu has endorsed the 2025 edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), scheduled to hold in Lagos from November 25 to...
