Africa
Access Bank acquires National Bank of KenyaÂ
Access Bank, Nigeria’s biggest bank by total assets, has outrightly acquired National Bank of Kenya Limited (NBK from KCB Group PLC (KCB Group), further...
Nguema claims landslide victory in Gabon’s presidential election
Brice Oligui Nguema, leader of Gabon’s transitional government who led the 2023 coup, has claimed a decisive victory in the country’s presidential election.
The military...
Ghanaian elderly women accused of witchcraft face abuse: Amnesty International
Hundreds of people suspected of witchcraft in Ghana, especially older women, face rampant human rights abuses including murder, Amnesty International said Monday, asking the...
Nigeria hosts first mixed relay in Africa
For the first time in African athletics history, the newly introduced Olympics-approved mixed relay format was showcased during Day 3 of the MTN Champs...
Kano State’s blasphemy laws violate human rights standards: ECOWAS
The Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has ruled that Kano State’s blasphemy laws violate international human...
