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[Leadership] The collapse of the Nigerian National Shipping Line (NNSL) has once again raised fears of a looming shortage in the training of indigenous seafarers across the country, LEADERSHIP can report.
Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source:[New Times] On a long, sun-baked highway in Kayonza, tired passengers shuffle off a bus and into a roadside haven. The air is thick with the scent of fresh Rwandan coffee. At Bashana's Coffee & Fastfood, commonly referred to as 'ku imigongo', young baristas move swiftly behind the counter, serving different drinks and treats. Travellers stretch, laugh, and step into spotless restrooms before continuing their...
Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source:[Vanguard] Former President Olusegun Obasanjo's denial of pushing for a third term in office has been strongly refuted by political activist and civil society leader, Dr. Usman Bugaje, who insisted that the ex-president "did everything within his power" to extend his tenure.
Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source:[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali police in Wadajir district carried out a planned overnight operation in several neighbourhoods, arresting a group of suspected criminals accused of violently robbing residents of their mobile phones, authorities said in a statement Monday.
Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source:[Shabelle] New York -- Kenya has issued an international appeal calling on Cyprus to make the fight against Al-Shabaab a top priority when it assumes the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union in early 2026, officials said Monday.
Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source:[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali government troops, backed by international allies, carried out a targeted raid in the central village of Nooleye in the Galguduud region, killing four members of the Al-Shabaab militant group, military officials confirmed.
Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source:[Shabelle] New York, Sept 22, 2025 -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in New York on Sunday to attend the opening of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, where world leaders are set to confront a raft of global challenges, including wars in Gaza, Ukraine, and Sudan, as well as climate change, international security, and a growing crisis within the UN itself.
Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source:[GroundUp] The Hadeco flower farm saw hundreds of visitors over the weekend
Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source:[GroundUp] The Embrace Project wants the Constitutional Court to confirm a high court ruling that found provisions in the Sexual Offences Act unconstitutional
Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source:[Health-e] Residents of Donnelly Road in Durban are in a standoff with the eThekwini Municipality over delays in moving them into a low-cost housing project that was completed in June of 2024.
Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source:[allAfrica] Every September, the world's leaders descend on New York for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Lofty speeches fill the halls, cameras flash, and declarations are signed with solemn ceremony. Yet for too many in Africa, these moments leave a bitter aftertaste. Grand promises made in New York rarely translate into tangible change in Nairobi, Lagos, Kinshasa, or Cape Town. Instead, the cycle of...
Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source:[allAfrica] Geneva -- UN Human Rights' representatives outlined a new Sudan report Friday showing the systematic violations and abuses - often ethnically motivated - including summary executions, targeting of health workers, abductions, and rife and targeted sexual violence against women and girls in the East African country.
Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source:[Vanguard] UYO -- GOVERNOR Umo Eno has said a lot of people are angry with him for fraternising with foes who fought against his political fortunes in Akwa Ibom State.
Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source:[Vanguard] The indigenous workers in Chevron locations have carried out a peaceful protest against Chevron Nigeria Limited over alleged failure to implement the agreements for workers welfare.
Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source:[SAnews.gov.za] Leaders from Brazil, China, France, Jordan, Kazakhstan and South Africa, along with representatives from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), have expressed concern about the widespread violations of international humanitarian law (IHL) happening in conflicts around the world.
Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source:[Daily Trust] No fewer than 53 security operatives were killed across the country in the last two weeks, according to a data compiled by Daily Trust from media reports.
Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source:[New Times] Last week Moody's Ratings upgraded Rwanda's credit outlook from negative to stable, implying that risks to the country's debt repayment capacity have notably declined.
Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source:Wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock reverses his retirement for one-day internationals and is recalled by South Africa.
Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source:President Duma Boko congratulates the men's 4x400m relay team for winning gold at the World Athletic Championships.
Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source:[allAfrica] As global education funding faces a staggering U.S.$3.2 billion cut by 2026, Africa stands at a critical crossroads.
Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source:[Vanguard] The federal government has begun laboratory investigations to determine the exact cause of a strange flesh-eating disease that has killed seven people in Malabu, Adamawa State.
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Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source:The DRC army's alliance with the Wazalendo militia has lead to clashes, deaths and deep ethnic divides in Uvira
Published on: September 21, 2025 | Source:The indigenous people in Botswana want recognition and be allowed to be self-reliant to restore their dignity
Published on: September 21, 2025 | Source:Kenya make it a clean sweep at the Berlin Marathon with Sabastian Sawe winning the men's race and Rosemary Wanjiru triumphing in the women's.
Published on: September 21, 2025 | Source:Public banks β Development Bank of Southern Africa, African Development Bank and the New Development Bank β and the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority render women invisible in a process that professes to be inclusive
Published on: September 21, 2025 | Source:The American right-wing Christian nationalist, media personality and ally of Donald Trumpβs MAGA movement was shot dead on 10 September
Published on: September 21, 2025 | Source:They might suggest inclusivity but, in reality, voters become confused and canβt make informed choices
Published on: September 20, 2025 | Source:Officials are on high alert after the 2019 presidential election result was annulled due to vote tampering.
Published on: September 20, 2025 | Source:Five North Americans were arrested after the raid on a farm in the east of the country, officers say.
Published on: September 20, 2025 | Source:Emmanuel Wanyonyi sets a championship record to take gold for Kenya in the men's 800m as Great Britain's Max Burgin runs a personal best to finish sixth at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
Published on: September 20, 2025 | Source:Kenya's Beatrice Chebet wins gold in the women's 5000m with team-mate Faith Kipyegon claiming silver and Italy's Nadia Battocletti takes bronze at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
Published on: September 20, 2025 | Source:[allAfrica] A View from Afar
Published on: September 20, 2025 | Source:A fatherβs thoughts as he visits the memorial to the 1994 genocide with his family
Published on: September 20, 2025 | Source:We reject the insinuation that the government is attempting to undermine the independence of the Electoral Commission of Zambia
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