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Pan-African headlines, regional trade developments, geopolitical movements, and cultural reporting from across Africa.

Gaddafi’s son Saif al-Islam shot dead in Libya

Gaddafi’s son Saif al-Islam shot dead in Libya

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the most prominent son of late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been killed, according to sources close to the family, his lawyer Khaled el-Zaydi, and Libyan media. Libya’s Office of the Attorney General said on Wednesday that investigators and forensic doctors examined Saif al-

Ghana Donates Engineering Equipment to Jamaica for Hurricane Reconstruction

Ghana Donates Engineering Equipment to Jamaica for Hurricane Reconstruction

President John Dramani Mahama has donated engineering equipment and supplies to the Jamaican Defence Force in support of ongoing recovery and reconstruction efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. The items were presented on behalf of the President to Jamaica’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Kamina

Ivory Coast President Appoints Brother as Vice Prime Minister

Ivory Coast President Appoints Brother as Vice Prime Minister

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara has appointed his brother, Téné Birahima Ouattara, who currently serves as Minister of Defence, as Vice Prime Minister of the country. He will hold the new position alongside his defence portfolio. The appointment was announced during a minor cabinet reshuffle on Friday, January 23. The

Nigerian Nurse Loses Licence After Sleeping During Shift in Australia

Nigerian Nurse Loses Licence After Sleeping During Shift in Australia

A Nigerian nurse working in Australia has lost her professional licence after an investigation found that she repeatedly slept while on duty during night shifts. The nurse, identified as Chimzuruoke Okembunachi, had her registration cancelled by Australian health authorities following findings of professional misconduct. According to tribunal records, she was

Museveni Secures Seventh Term in Uganda Election with Over 75% of the Vote

Museveni Secures Seventh Term in Uganda Election with Over 75% of the Vote

Uganda’s long-serving President, Yoweri Museveni, has been declared the winner of the country’s general election, securing a seventh consecutive term in office. According to provisional results reported by Uganda-based NTV, President Museveni polled 5,148,845 votes, representing 75.38% of the total votes cast, comfortably

Canada Deports 366 Nigerians as 974 Await Removal

Canada Deports 366 Nigerians as 974 Await Removal

Canada has deported at least 366 Nigerian nationals between January and October 2025, according to official data from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The removals form part of Canada’s ongoing immigration enforcement efforts targeting individuals who have exhausted all legal avenues to remain in the country, including failed

Mali and Burkina Faso Impose Visa Restrictions on U.S. Citizens

Mali and Burkina Faso Impose Visa Restrictions on U.S. Citizens

Mali and Burkina Faso have announced new visa restrictions on United States citizens in what officials describe as a reciprocal response to recent U.S. travel and visa measures targeting several countries, including the two Sahelian nations. The decision follows Washington’s expansion of entry restrictions on grounds of national