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Nigeria has raised concerns over possible xenophobic actions following the arrest of 42 citizens in Mozambique, with authorities demanding their immediate release or formal arraignment in court if any offence is established. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, condemned the arrests on Sunday, calling them disturbing and unacceptable while expressing concern that Nigerians were specifically targeted. Reports indicate that the detainees, who are legal residents in Mozambique, had their belongings confiscated and were beaten, with some requiring medical attention. The detention of the Nigerians in Mozambique has heightened concerns that xenophobic…

Uganda’s long-distance runner Jacob Kiplimo has set a new world record in the men’s half marathon after clocking 57 minutes and 20 seconds at the EDP Lisbon Half Marathon in Lisbon, Portugal on Sunday, 8 March 2026. The 25-year-old Ugandan shaved 10 seconds off the previous world record of 57:30, which had been set by Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha at the Valencia Half Marathon in 2024. Kiplimo had previously held the world record of 57:31, which he set at the same Lisbon race in 2021 before Kejelcha surpassed it three years later. Competing in the World Athletics Elite Label road race,…

Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has taken over the chairmanship of the East African Community (EAC) during the 25th Ordinary Summit of EAC Heads of State held on Saturday in Arusha, Tanzania. President Museveni assumed the rotational leadership of the regional bloc from William Ruto, the President of Kenya, who chaired the organisation for one year from November 2023 to March 2026. As chairperson, Mr. Museveni will lead the regional organisation over the coming year, guiding discussions among partner states on economic integration, security cooperation and implementation of regional projects. Stephen Patrick Mbundi, a Tanzanian diplomat was also appointed as new…

At least 10 people have died in floods in Nairobi, while a separate evening downpour also flooded parts of Kampala, submerging shops and damaging merchandise in the busy Nakivubo Channel. In Nairobi, authorities said the fatalities followed more than six hours of heavy rain on Friday, which began around 4:00 pm and continued past 9:00 pm, overwhelming drainage systems and paralyzing traffic across the city. Local media reported that eight victims were swept away by floodwaters, while two others died in separate electrocution incidents. Major roads were also submerged, causing severe roadblocks and leaving thousands of commuters stranded in the…

Over 300 residents have been abducted after terrorists carried out a major raid on Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, northeast Nigeria. A Gwoza area official told reporters the attack was likely in retaliation for a military operation that killed three commanders of the terrorist group Boko Haram. Local officials estimate that more than 300 people, including women and children, were taken when militants stormed the town on Friday. Several soldiers, including a senior officer, were reportedly killed as security forces launched operations to track the attackers and free the abducted. Although no group has claimed…

The Ambassador of Israel to Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone, Roey Gilad, has expressed sympathy after three soldiers were injured following a missile attack on a Ghanaian peacekeeping position in southern Lebanon. Ambassador Gilad, who described the attack as tragic, expressed concern for the affected soldiers. “This is indeed a tragic event. We send wishes of speedy recovery to the three soldiers,” he said. The incident was confirmed by the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) in a statement on Friday. According to the GAF, the attack occurred on the evening of Friday, March 6, when the Ghanaian Battalion Headquarters serving under…

The Namibian Embassy in Cairo has said that more than 100 Namibians are stranded in the Middle East as governments intensify evacuation efforts to ensure their safe return home. This was confirmed by Namibia’s ambassador to Egypt, Weich Mupya, earlier this week, who noted that the ongoing crisis has caught both the government and its citizens off guard. “It is difficult to determine the exact number, but there are many … they are not less than 100. Evacuation remains a voluntary exercise, but we are trying by all means. One life lost is one life too many,” he said. He…

President Mamadi Doumbouya has been seen in public for the first time since February 13, ending three weeks of absence and speculation about his whereabouts. The Guinean leader was last seen in public when he left the country for the African Union summit in Addis Ababa last month. He was received at Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport by his wife, Lauriane Doumbouya, Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah, several military commanders and other officials, as well as thousands of supporters who lined the streets waving the country’s flag as his motorcade moved toward the presidential palace. Authorities had earlier dismissed the…

President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to sustain and honour the momentum of the country’s founding fathers as a way to propel the nation toward stronger unity and national development. The president made the call on Friday during the country’s 69th Independence Anniversary celebrations in Accra. Commemorated under the theme “Building Prosperity, Inspiring Hope,” Mahama said the occasion represents a covenant between the government and the people of Ghana. He noted that the theme serves as a solemn commitment that every decision taken by leadership must foster prosperity and renew hope for every Ghanaian. The president also acknowledged…

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to advancing digital transformation by investing in Ghana’s youth to strengthen the country’s global competitiveness in technology and innovation. Speaking during the nation’s 69th Independence Day celebrations in Accra, the president outlined plans to expand innovation hubs, digital infrastructure, and entrepreneurship programs across the country. “I see you, I hear you, and I believe in your potential,” he stated, emphasizing the government’s focus on empowering young Ghanaians. The president also highlighted ongoing educational reforms aimed at aligning the sector with the demands of a modern economy. He noted that internship and…