INTERPOL West Africa Operation Nets 62 Arrests and Major Seizures

A large-scale INTERPOL operation across West Africa has led to 62 arrests and the confiscation of weapons, explosives, drugs, counterfeit medicines, and stolen vehicles. Operation Screen West Africa 2025, conducted from July to October, involved law enforcement agencies from 12 countries, including Ghana, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, and Côte d’Ivoire. Using…

Gabon’s Specialized Criminal Court Sentences Former Bongo Associates in Historic Corruption Case

Gabon’s Specialized Criminal Court handed down a landmark ruling on Tuesday, sentencing nine former associates of Sylvia and Noureddin Bongo to prison terms ranging from two to fifteen years for embezzlement, corruption, and money laundering. The verdict follows closely on the heels of the Bongos themselves being sentenced in absentia…

Guinea-Bissau’s President Embaló Seeks Historic Re-Election Amid Ongoing Challenges

Umaro Sissoco Embaló is aiming to make history this month as the first sitting president in Guinea-Bissau in 30 years to secure re-election. However, his tenure since taking office in 2020 has been marked by turbulence and insecurity. Embaló’s government has faced multiple coup attempts, including a dramatic 2022 attack…

South African Authorities Investigate Fatal Shooting at Inxiweni Primary School

Authorities in South Africa are investigating the tragic shooting of a school principal and an administrative staff member at Inxiweni Primary School in Tembisa. The incident occurred late Tuesday afternoon inside the school’s administration block. The Gauteng Department of Education reported that the attack took place shortly after 5 p.m.,…

French President Emmanuel Macron Embarks on African Tour to Strengthen Partnerships

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to begin a high-profile tour of Africa this week, aimed at fostering renewed cooperation and strategic partnerships across the continent, the Élysée Palace announced. The tour will kick off on Thursday in Mauritius, where Macron will focus on enhancing collaboration with the island nation…

Nicki Minaj Backs Trump’s Claims on Christian Persecution in Nigeria at UN Event

American rapper Nicki Minaj has publicly supported President Donald Trump’s assertions that Christians are facing persecution in Nigeria, sparking renewed international attention on religious freedom in the country. Speaking at a United Nations event organised by the US on Tuesday, Minaj highlighted the importance of protecting faith worldwide. “Religious freedom…

Octopizzo Calls for MPs to Prioritize Governance Over Charity Ahead of State of the Nation Address

As Kenya’s Parliament prepares for the upcoming State of the Nation Address on Thursday, November 20, 2025, hip-hop artist Henry Ohanga, popularly known as Octopizzo, has reignited discussions on social media about the role of Members of Parliament in governance. In a post on X on Wednesday, November 19, Octopizzo…

Man Freed After 38-Year Wrongful Conviction Speaks Out About Police Abuse and Lost Life

Peter Sullivan, wrongfully convicted of murder in 1987, has given his first public interview since his release, revealing that he was beaten and coerced into falsely confessing to a crime he did not commit. Sullivan, who has learning difficulties, was convicted for the murder of 21-year-old Diane Sindall in Birkenhead,…