Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has formally announced he will seek re-election in the upcoming 2026 presidential election after 40 years in power. Museveni, 81, first came to power in 1986 following a guerrilla war and has remained in office ever since, making him one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders. His bid for a seventh…
Local and international environmental stakeholders have lauded the Nigerian Senate’s approval of the Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill, 2024, describing it as a major step toward safeguarding the nation’s wildlife and combating illegal trafficking of endangered species. Their reactions were contained in a statement released to journalists in Lagos by the Nigeria Representative…
Africa is set for its largest-ever representation at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with nine African countries having directly secured their spots at the global football showpiece co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. A tenth team remains in contention through the intercontinental playoff. The nine confirmed African countries that…
Mali has imposed visa bond on U.S. citizens in a diplomatic reciprocal move after a similar visa policy was recently imposed by the United States on several African nations, including Mali. Mali’s government announced on Sunday, October 12, that US citizens will now be required to post a deposit — a refundable bond of up…
Samer Chedid, CEO of Nestlé Indonesia has been appointed CEO of Nestlé Central and West Africa (CWAR) replacing Mauricio Alarcón who has taken on a new role within the Nestlé group. A business leader with diverse experiences across Nestlé including Middle East, Asia, and Africa, Mr. Chedid is no stranger to CWAR as he previously…
In a compelling response to recent allegations of human trafficking involving Nigerian nationals, the Nigerian community in Ivory Coast has called for collaboration and shared responsibility in safeguarding vulnerable individuals, particularly children. This appeal follows a viral video by activist VeryDarkMan (VDM), which brought attention to the plight of young Nigerian girls reportedly trafficked to…
President Bola Tinubu has given the green light for the return of History as a compulsory subject in primary and secondary schools starting in 2025. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, shared this development during the 2024 Year-End Review on Channels Television on December 31, 2024. Naija News understands that History had been removed from the Nigerian school…
Namibia has made history by electing Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as its first female president, according to results released by the country’s Electoral Commission on Tuesday. Nandi-Ndaitwah, 72, a veteran politician from the ruling SWAPO party, secured approximately 57% of the vote, extending the party’s dominance since Namibia’s independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990. Having served…
The former Director-General of the National Financial Investigation Agency in Equatorial Guinea, Baltasar Engonga, has been remanded in Malabo’s Black Beach Prison. The former anti-graft chief was being investigated for alleged fraud when it was discovered that he had allegedly recorded over 400 s*x tapes involving the wives of prominent figures in the country….
Who is Balthazar Ebang Engonga? Watch Viral Balthazar Engonga Video below. Watch Baltasar Engonga‘s escapade with the wives of dignitaries in Equatorial Guinea. Truetells Nigeria reports that Balthazar Ebang Engonga, the Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF) in Equatorial Guinea, Africa, is currently trending on social media, no thanks to his leaked tapes. This online news…
