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Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake hits Ethiopia

The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), says a magnitude 5.7 earthquake shook parts of Ethiopia on Saturday. The quake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles), which tends to lead to stronger surface shaking and potentially greater…

Ivory Coast And Senegal Edge Closer To 2026 World Cup

It was a thrilling Friday in African football as Ivory Coast and Senegal took major strides toward qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. African champions Ivory Coast thrashed the Seychelles 7–0 away to maintain a one-point lead over Gabon…

Nigeria Appoints Professor Amupitan As New INEC Chairman

Nigeria’s National Council of State has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented the nominee during a council meeting, noting that Amupitan,…

Burkina Faso Boosts Military With New Combat Equipment

In Burkina Faso, President Captain Ibrahim Traoré has handed over a fresh batch of military hardware to the nation’s defense and security forces in the capital, Ouagadougou. The equipment, comprising heavy combat machinery, is expected to strengthen the operational capacity…

Guinea Charges 60 Over Deadly Riot At Gold Mine

Authorities in Guinea have charged 60 people with arson, theft, and murder following a deadly riot at the Weily Mining site in the gold-rich Siguiri region. The unrest erupted on October 4 after locals demanded the release of 17 detainees…