Sudan: Al-Burhan Receives Message From Isaias Afwerki

SNA

The Head f the Transitional Sovereign Council, Lt-General, Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan recived a message from the Eritrean President, Isaias Afwerki dealing with the bilateral relations… Read more »

Seychelles: Opposition Candidate Ramkalawan Wins Presidential Election

Seychelles News Agency

Wavel Ramkalawan unseated the incumbent President of Seychelles in the island nation's three-day election, winning nearly 55 percent of the vote and ushering in a new era of… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Nigerian Youths Are Bruised, We Need Their Forgiveness'

Vanguard

The former governor of Cross River State, Mr Donald Duke has asserted that Nigerian youth were badly bruised and their scares must be healed before the Nation can move forward. Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari Sends Ministers, Aides Home to Halt Violent Protests

This Day

Worried by the level of destruction of properties and violence associated with protests across the country, President Muhammadu Buhari has despatched his Ministers and aides to… Read more »

South Africa: 'The Farmers Are Coming!' Protesters March to Parliament

GroundUp

About 300 farmers and supporters gathered outside Parliament on Sunday morning to protest against farm murders and farm fires. Holding white crosses, a group marched to Parliament… Read more »

Somalia: Govt, China Discuss Strengthening Relations and Cooperation

Dalsan Radio

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Ahmed Isse Awad has on Sunday received in his office the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to… Read more »

Nigeria: Adamawa State Govt. Imposes 24-Hour Curfew

Daily Trust

Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has imposed a 24-hour curfew throughout the state, citing a breakdown of law and order in Yola, the capital. Read more »

Nigeria: Military Arrest Scores for Vandalising, Looting Public Properties in Jos

Vanguard

The Special Military Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH),maintaining peace in Plateau has arrested 123 suspects for vandalising and looting items from private businesses and… Read more »

Nigeria: Orimalade, Physician to 4 Nigerian Heads of State, Is Dead

This Day

Dr. Clement Adefolu Orimolade, who was physician to four Nigerian Heads of State, is dead. He died on Tuesday at 88. Read more »

Africa: Pope Francis Calls for Prayers for Nigeria

Vanguard

Amidst growing tension across the country, the head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, Sunday called for prayers for the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Osun - Residents Desert Street, As Military, Police Enforce Curfew

Vanguard

Residents in Osun have deserted major streets in different communities of the state has joint security personnel enforces the curfew imposed on the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Looters Break Into Govt Store in Yola, Cart Away Food Items

Premium Times

In a video, many looters could be seen and heard calling on others to rush to the scene in order to get their share. Read more »

Nigeria: Akwa Ibom Tours Properties Vandalised By Hoodlums

This Day

Akwa Ibom State Governmenthas embarked on on-the-spot assessment of properties vandalized in Uyo, the state capital as an aftermath of the #EndSARS protest. Read more »

Nigeria: NSCDC Urges Residents to Obey Curfew in Kaduna State

Vanguard

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC) Kaduna State Command has appealed to residents of the state to obey the 24-hour curfew imposed on the state to forestall any… Read more »

Tanzania: Membe Says Leaked Letter On Withdrawal From Presidential Race Is Outdated

Citizen

ACT-Wazalendo Presidential candidate for the United Republic of Tanzania, Bernard Membe said on Sunday, October 25, that the leaked letter in which he reportedly withdrew from the… Read more »

Nigeria: Our Leaders Lack Compassion Hence the Protests - Owie

Vanguard

Former Chief Whip of the Senate, Sir Roland Owie has said that the lack of compassion on the part of Nigerian leaders may have been responsible for the violent dimension the… Read more »

Botswana: Tsogwane Urges Batswana to Maintain Botho Spirit

Botswana Daily News

The Vice President, Mr Slumber Tsogwane has urged Batswana to maintain the compassionate spirit of Botho, which they are known for. Read more »

Botswana: President Masisi Spurs Young Farmer

Botswana Daily News

Young farmer, Mooketsi Oleseng is set for a bright future in small stock farming with the donation of a pedigree meat master ram by President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi Read more »

Nigeria: EndSars - Cupp Advises Buhari to Connect With Youths

Vanguard

The Coalition of United Political Parries, CUPP, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to take all necessary steps to connect with the Nigerian youth in order to understand their… Read more »

Nigeria: EndSars - Tension As N'delta Militants Roll Out 11-Point Demand

Vanguard

MILITANT groups from the nine states of the Niger Delta region, which vowed to resume hostilities, last Monday in support of #EndSARS protests, triggered fresh anxiety, weekend, as… Read more »

Nigeria: Looting Spree - Why I Stored Constituency Project Items in My House - Senator

Premium Times

Some hoodlums in the early hours of Saturday stormed the residence of the former Senate leader. Read more »

Nigeria: The Bloody or Bloodless Massacre of Lekki [opinion]

Premium Times

As leaders of the youth miscreants who invaded the palace of Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, triumphantly made away with the monarch's insignia of office last Wednesday, writ large in… Read more »

East Africa: It Is Voting October From East to West, but Picture Isn't Pretty [opinion]

Monitor

The Guineans voted last week. The Tanzanians are voting on October 28. The Ivorians are voting on October 31. Read more »

Guinea: Presidential Rivals Both Claim Victory

DW

Deadly clashes broke out following presidential elections on October 18. Incumbent President Alpha Conde and opposition candidate Cellou Dalein Diallo have both declared victory,… Read more »

East Africa: Seychelles Votes in Presidential, Legislative Elections

Seychelles News Agency

Voters on Seychelles' three main islands lined up early Saturday to cast ballots in the island nation's third and final day of voting for President and National Assembly. Read more »