May 07
Africa: South Africa Denies Xenophobia Surge As Fake Videos Fuel Diplomatic Tension Across Africa
The government of South Africa has strongly condemned the circulation of what it termed "fake videos and images" allegedly portraying attacks on foreign nationals, as diplomatic… Read more »
April 28
Kenya: Ruto Says English Comments Taken Out of Context As Nigeria Responds to Viral Remarks
President William Ruto has clarified his recent remarks on English usage, saying his comments were taken out of context after what he believed was a private conversation was… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Minister Tells President Ruto, 'We Speak Good English'
Nigeria's Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Henry Dele Alake, sparked attention with a light-hearted but pointed remark directed at President William Ruto, saying Nigerians… Read more »
April 09
Kenya: Nigeria's Zenith Bank Acquires Paramount Bank in CBK-Approved Deal
Nigeria's Zenith Bank Plc has completed the acquisition of 100 percent shareholding in Paramount Bank Limited, following regulatory approvals. Read more »
March 19
Kenya: Top British School to Open Second Facility in Tatu City After Lagos
Wellington College Education will establish a new teaching facility in Tatu City, marking its second expansion in Africa after Lagos. Read more »
February 05
Africa: Nigeria's Fintech Blueprint Raises Stakes for Kenya, Africa's Digital Economy
Nigeria's latest fintech policy push is sending ripples across Africa's digital finance ecosystem, with potential implications for Kenya's fast-maturing mobile money and fintech… Read more »
January 28
Nigeria: Tinubu Aides Say Nigerian Leader Unharmed After Stumbling in Ankara
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu briefly stumbled and fell during a reception ceremony at the Presidential Complex in Ankara on Tuesday but was not injured and proceeded with… Read more »
January 14
Nigeria: Kenyan Startups Raise Sh126bn in 2025, Outpace Egypt and Nigeria
Kenyan startups raised Sh126 billion ($984 million) in 2025, outpacing major African markets including Egypt, South Africa and Nigeria. Read more »
December 28, 2025
Kenya/Tunisia: Nigeria Survive Vicious Fightback to Overcome Tunisia in 'Battle of Eagles' At Afcon 2025
NAIROBI, Kenya, December 28, 2025 - Nigeria secured their place in the knockouts of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) with a nervy 3-2 win over Tunisia in Fez, Morocco on Saturday… Read more »
December 17, 2025
Africa: Trump Expands U.S. Travel Ban to Include Tanzania, South Sudan, Nigeria and 17 African States
US President Donald Trump's administration has imposed new entry restrictions on 24 nations, including Tanzania, South Sudan and Nigeria, due to security concerns. Read more »
July 24, 2025
Africa: Kenya Eyes Bigger Stake in $20bn Africa Film Economy At Lagos Forum
Kenya's film and creative sector is set to gain from the upcoming Africa Film Finance Forum (AFFF), which returns this September in Lagos, Nigeria, with an ambitious goal of… Read more »
July 18, 2025
Kenya: Team Kenya Dominate Day Two of Africa Under 18/20 Champs in Nigeria
Kenyan youngster Clinton Aluvi led the way at the Africa Under 18 and Under 20 Championships in Nigeria with victory in the men's 100m. Read more »
July 14, 2025
Kenya: Uhuru Kenyatta Mourns Buhari As a 'Symbol of Resilience and Integrity'
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has mourned former Nigerian President the late Muhammadu Buhari as a 'a symbol of resilience and integrity.' Read more »
Africa: President Ruto Says Nigeria, Africa Immensely Enriched By Buhari's Wisdom
President William Ruto says Nigeria and the African continent was immensely enriched by the late former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari's wisdom and steadfast commitment. Read more »
