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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 74-year-old man at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja after authorities discovered 11 kilograms of cocaine concealed in his luggage. The suspect, identified as Ikwuakalom Nwakoro Emeka, was arrested on March 14 while attempting to board a flight to the United Kingdom. The agency said the man, who claimed he was travelling to London for a holiday, was preparing to board a British Airways flight to Heathrow when officers conducted a search of his luggage. During the inspection, officials discovered packages of cocaine hidden inside food items, including…

Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has left the country to attend to what he described as “critical engagements” with the Ugandan diaspora and the international community. Bobi Wine, who is also president of the National Unity Platform (NUP), made the announcement in a recorded video message posted on his official social media accounts following weeks of evading security forces after the disputed 2026 general election in Uganda. “Fellow Ugandans and friends of Uganda all over the world, by the time you see this video, I will have left the country for some critical engagements outside…

The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have agreed to resume the voluntary repatriation of thousands of Congolese refugees currently living in Zambia, according to a joint statement. The agreement was reached following a three-day tripartite meeting held in Kolwezi, the capital of Lualaba Province in southeastern DR Congo. Officials said the renewed repatriation effort will begin with strengthened data collection on refugees willing to return, followed by a joint assessment of conditions both in Zambia and in the refugees’ areas of origin. The assessment exercise is scheduled to take place…

Emergency crews are continuing rescue efforts following a landslide that struck southern Ethiopia on Wednesday, leaving at least 102 people dead. Officials say the disaster began overnight in Gamo Zone on March 11 after several days of heavy rainfall triggered a massive landslide in the area’s highlands. The Gamo Zone communications office said recovery teams have so far retrieved 52 bodies from thick mud and debris, although authorities believe the total number of victims has now reached 102. Tilahun Kebede, chief administrator of the South Ethiopia Region, said rescue operations are ongoing, with emergency responders deployed to intensify humanitarian assistance.…

Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the purchase of additional military hardware to strengthen the country’s armed forces in their ongoing campaign against insurgency and terrorism. Defence Minister General Christopher Musa made this known on Thursday during a high-level security briefing in the nation’s capital, Abuja. He said the meeting gave service chiefs the opportunity to provide a comprehensive update on military operations and the nationwide security situation. While acknowledging recent attacks in certain regions, Musa emphasized that the armed forces have continued to respond effectively, with several top militant commanders neutralized and troops seizing insurgent assets. Paying tribute…

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is in discussions with the government of Namibia after authorities redirected funds originally intended for the construction of a new national medical warehouse to instead lease an existing industrial facility in the capital. The funding, worth about N$194 million (approximately $10.5 million) had been approved to build a central medical store near Windhoek Central Hospital, aimed at strengthening the country’s pharmaceutical supply chain. However, the Ministry of Health and Social Services has opted to lease part of the former Ramatex textile factory in the Otjomuise area instead. The facility will reportedly…

Liberia and Monaco have opened a new chapter in bilateral relations with the formal accreditation of Liberia’s ambassador-designate to the Principality of Monaco. During a formal ceremony, His Excellency Dr. Teeko Tozay Yorlay, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Liberia to Monaco, presented his Letters of Credence to Prince Albert II, reaffirming Liberia’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic relations and expanding cooperation between the two nations. Ambassador Yorlay conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, the Government, and the people of Liberia. He highlighted Liberia’s high regard for Monaco’s leadership in environmental protection, humanitarian action,…

Nigeria has received its first shipment of the long-acting injectable HIV prevention drug, Lenacapavir, marking a major step in expanding the country’s HIV prevention options. The drug, designed for HIV-negative individuals at risk of contracting HIV/AIDS, is administered twice a year, unlike traditional Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) pills, which must be taken daily. The shipment follows an agreement reached at the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York City, where Nigeria and other global leaders secured a significant price reduction for the drug. Previously estimated at around $28,000 per individual annually, the cost of Lenacapavir has now been reduced to…

Gambian lawmakers have called for the restitution of cultural artifacts removed from several communities during the colonial era without consent or due process. The demand emerged during a parliamentary debate on a motion titled “The Restitution of Gambian Cultural Artifacts and Sacred Heritage Removed During Colonial Rule, with Special Attention to Salikenni Village.” Presenting the motion, the member for Baddibu Central, Sulayman Saho, said the artifacts represent important symbols of the spiritual heritage, communal memory, and cultural sovereignty of the Gambian people. Saho noted that many of the items are currently held in museums, archives, and private collections in the…

Somali military forces have captured a strategic area in southern Somalia long used as a hideout by the Al-Shabaab terror group, the Defense Ministry announced Wednesday. The operation targeted Hawaadley in Middle Shabelle as part of the recently launched Operation Badr, aimed at dismantling sites the al-Qaeda-linked militants use as bases and supply depots. Officials said the military successfully destroyed multiple Al-Shabaab positions and storage facilities. Security forces continue to clear the area and pursue remaining insurgents, with the Defense Ministry vowing that counterterrorism efforts “will continue to intensify.” Operation Badr is supported by international partners, including Ugandan troops serving…