Joint Nigeria-U.S. Operations Killed 175 Islamic State Terrorists The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said that joint counterterrorism operations between Nigerian forces and the United States Africa Command have resulted in the killing of 175 Islamic State terrorists in the North-east, the epicentre of an insurgency in Nigeria. The DHQ said that operations conducted destroyed…
Communities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring Uganda are on high alert following a deadly outbreak of Bundibugyo Ebola virus that has already killed at least 134 people. Health officials say the outbreak is evolving rapidly, with dozens of new infections reported within the last 48 hours. The situation has also drawn international…
There were mouth-watering matchups and no shortage of fascinating ties as the Qualifier Draw for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) PAMOJA 2027 was concluded in Cairo on Tuesday, providing the 48 teams with their path to the finals in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. The tournament will be staged in East Africa for…
When interest rates rise, most people feel the financial pinch as repayments for home loans, car purchases or personal loans increase. This leads to less money for everyday spending and tightens the household budget. Middle- and upper-income households tend to hold secured debt such as property, which builds wealth. Lower-income households are pushed into debt…
A symbolic team of famous footballers with first hand experience of life as a refugee was announced on Tuesday by UNHCR, just weeks ahead of the world’s biggest sporting event – the FIFA Men’s World Cup. The Gamechanging Team vividly highlights what is possible when displaced people condemned to a life on the run through…
Toyota South Africa has officially announced local pricing for its first battery-electric vehicle, the bZ4X. The country’s dominant automotive brand, which produces local staples like the Hilux, Corolla Cross, and Fortuner at its Prospecton plant in Durban, will sell the imported electric crossover for R1.18 million. Read: Bandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: AI…
The World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern, its highest alert level under global health rules. The outbreak is caused by Bundibugyo ebolavirus, a rare strain with no approved vaccine or treatment. The WHO said the emergency threshold was met because…
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the pan-African development finance institution with over $19 billion in total assets, has committed $100 million to invest in Africa-focused technology fund managers, the Lagos-based institution announced on May 18, 2026. The move marks a shift from AFC’s core infrastructure mandate into early and growth-stage venture capital. The first two commitments…
The WAEMU public securities market recorded strong demand in the week of May 12 to May 15, with 3 member states raising CFA92 billion against an initial target of CFA85 billion. Investors submitted CFA196.67 billion in bids, giving the week a coverage rate of 231%. The estimated absorption rate was 47%, showing that treasuries received…
Togo has removed visa requirements for all African nationals, allowing passport holders from the continent to enter the country for stays of up to 30 days. The measure, announced by the Ministry of Security, took effect on May 18 and places Togo among African countries moving toward open travel for citizens of the continent. Benin,…
