In a significant act of cultural restoration, the Netherlands has returned a 3,500-year-old sculpture to Egypt, after the artefact was identified and traced back to its country of origin. The sculpture, looted decades ago, was recently discovered at a Dutch art fair and subsequently handed over to E
Feb 6, 2026
Zimbabwe has officially agreed to a Staff‑Monitored Programme (SMP) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), signaling a major step forward in the country’s efforts to stabilize its economy and implement key fiscal and monetary reforms. The SMP is a framework through which IMF experts monitor Zim
Feb 6, 2026
Severe flooding in northern Morocco has forced the evacuation of thousands of residents after days of heavy rainfall caused rivers to overflow, inundating towns and villages across the region, including Ksar El Kebir. The floods have submerged streets, homes, and farmland, prompting urgent action fr
Feb 6, 2026
Global cocoa prices surged recently after reports indicated that Côte d’Ivoire, the world’s top cocoa producer, delivered fewer beans than expected. The development has drawn attention in Ghana, the world’s second-largest cocoa exporter, given the potential effects on the country’s economy and agric
Feb 5, 2026
A Nigerian socialite, Nzube Henry Ikeji, has been accused of orchestrating a sophisticated scam in which he allegedly impersonated the Crown Prince of Dubai, defrauding a Romanian businesswoman of $2.5 million over several years. Investigations by the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
Feb 5, 2026
A recent online debate between Ghanaians and Zambians has gone viral after differing opinions emerged over an outfit worn by former President John Dramani Mahama. The disagreement began on social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook, where users from both countries weighed in on the former l
Feb 5, 2026
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has taken swift action following a bizarre administrative error that saw a deceased individual accidentally appointed to a government position. The incident prompted the President to dismiss two of his senior aides, highlighting the administration’s effort to enfor
Feb 4, 2026
Reports emerging from Libya indicate that Saif al‑Islam Gaddafi, son of the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been shot dead, according to sources yet to be officially confirmed. Saif al‑Islam, 53, was a prominent figure in Libyan politics and often regarded as one of the country’s most high-p
Feb 4, 2026
Zambian authorities have arrested a high-profile Tanzanian drug trafficker during a major anti-narcotics operation in Lusaka, highlighting the country’s ongoing efforts to crack down on organised drug networks. The arrest forms part of a broader crackdown by the Zambian Drug Enforcement Commission (
Feb 4, 2026
