by Temitope Oladeji 08/6/2025 The Russian paramilitary group Wagner has officially ended and withdrawn from Mali, with its operations now being taken over by the Kremlin-backed Africa Corps, diplomatic and security sources told AFP on Sunday. “Officially, Wagner is no longer present in Mali. But the Africa Corps is stepping up,” said a diplomatic source… Continue reading Wagner Group Exits Mali, Replaced by Kremlin-Linked Africa Corps
Category: Africa
Trump Signs New Executive Order Imposing Travel Ban on 12 Countries, Adds Restrictions on 7 Others
by Temitope Oladeji 05/6/2025 President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive order citing national security concerns. The order places a full travel ban on citizens from 12 countries and imposes additional travel restrictions on seven more. According to the White House, the order was signed on Wednesday and will take effect on Monday, June… Continue reading Trump Signs New Executive Order Imposing Travel Ban on 12 Countries, Adds Restrictions on 7 Others
Israeli Soldiers Kill 27 Gazans at U.S. Aid Center
by Temitope Oladeji 03/06/2025 At least 27 Palestinians were killed near Rafah while waiting for humanitarian aid, according to local health officials in Gaza on Tuesday. The Israeli military acknowledged firing on individuals approximately half a kilometer from the U.S.-backed aid distribution center, claiming the individuals were approaching in a manner that “posed a threat”… Continue reading Israeli Soldiers Kill 27 Gazans at U.S. Aid Center
20 Killed in Nigerian Air Strike Amid Conflicting Reports, Calls for Accountability
by Temitope Oladeji 03/06/2025 A Nigerian military air strike in Zamfara State, northwest Nigeria, has left at least 20 people dead, according to both official sources and residents. The incident, which occurred over the weekend, has sparked outrage from affected communities and renewed calls from human rights organizations for an independent investigation. Military authorities said… Continue reading 20 Killed in Nigerian Air Strike Amid Conflicting Reports, Calls for Accountability
Kano Declares Day of Mourning After 22 Killed in Road Crash Following Sports Festival
by Temitope Oladeji 3/6/2025 Kano State declared Monday a day of mourning after 22 members of its sports delegation died in a tragic road accident while returning from the National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The victims included athletes, coaches, officials, medical staff, and journalists. According to officials, the state-owned bus carrying the team… Continue reading Kano Declares Day of Mourning After 22 Killed in Road Crash Following Sports Festival
Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in Indicted on Corruption Charges Over Son-in-Law’s Employment
by Temitope Oladeji 24/4/2025 South Korean prosecutors on Thursday announced the indictment of former President Moon Jae-in on corruption charges, alleging his involvement in securing employment for his son-in-law at a domestic airline. According to a statement released by the Jeonju District Prosecutors’ Office, former President Moon was formally charged with corruption for allegedly accepting… Continue reading Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in Indicted on Corruption Charges Over Son-in-Law’s Employment
DR Congo and M23 Rebels Announce Immediate Ceasefire in Breakthrough Agreement
by Temitope Oladeji 24/4/2025 In a significant diplomatic development, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and the M23 rebel group issued a joint statement on Wednesday pledging to an “immediate” cessation of hostilities as peace negotiations continue. The announcement follows months of intensified fighting that saw M23 forces capture several cities in eastern province… Continue reading DR Congo and M23 Rebels Announce Immediate Ceasefire in Breakthrough Agreement
Benin Confirms 54 Soldiers Killed in Deadliest Jihadist Attack to Date
by Temitope Oladeji 24/4/2025 The government of Benin on Wednesday confirmed that 54 soldiers were killed in a jihadist attack on military positions inside a national park on April 17, the deadliest assault since jihadist violence began spreading into the northern region of the country. Government spokesperson Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji disclosed the revised death toll… Continue reading Benin Confirms 54 Soldiers Killed in Deadliest Jihadist Attack to Date
Egypt Receives $1.2 Billion Grant from IMF after Fourth Programme Review
by Admin 11/03/2025 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $1.2 billion disbursement to Egypt following the fourth review of the country’s $8 billion economic reform program Additionally, the IMF’s executive board ratified Egypt’s request for an arrangement under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), approving access to approximately $1.3 billion. This funding has… Continue reading Egypt Receives $1.2 Billion Grant from IMF after Fourth Programme Review
Netherlands Seeks Extradition of Convicted Drug Smuggler from Sierra Leone
by Admin Feb 7, 2025 The Netherlands has formally requested the extradition of convicted cocaine smuggler Jos Leijdekkers from Sierra Leone, Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel announced on Thursday. The minister expressed hope that Sierra Leonean authorities would support the effort to combat international organized crime. Leijdekkers, one of Europe’s most wanted fugitives, is… Continue reading Netherlands Seeks Extradition of Convicted Drug Smuggler from Sierra Leone