In a statement issued on Tuesday, Tinubu directed the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to carry out a full investigation and submit its findings within 30 days.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to a report by the WHO Regional Office for Africa, the outbreak is being driven by continued transmission in hotspot health zones across Ituri and North Kivu provinces, a rise in community deaths and new infections spreading into areas that had not previously reported cases.
By Maureen KinyanjuiGovernment spokesman Felix Kwakye Ofosu confirmed on Tuesday that Ghana had formally informed South Africa that the visit should be delayed until the situation improves.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSouth African police confirmed that an attempted murder case had been opened following the shooting, adding that no arrests had been made.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe State Department for Diaspora Affairs directed Kenyans who still wish to return through the government programme to urgently register with the Kenya High Commission in Pretoria and appear for vetting before the deadline.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking on Thursday, General Dagvin Anderson, Commander of US Air Forces in Africa, said the mission achieved its objectives and weakened the militant group's leadership structure in Nigeria.
By Maureen KinyanjuiRachel and Rodney, who held both South African and British citizenship, disappeared in February 2018 while conducting research in Ngoye Forest, about 150 kilometres north of Durban. They had been collecting indigenous plants and seeds during a trip through KwaZulu-Natal province.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAmong the changes, Willie Aucamp was named the new Minister of Agriculture, taking over from John Steenhuisen. Steenhuisen has now been appointed Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe government said the evacuation is being coordinated through a multi-agency team that activated emergency protocols on Sunday to facilitate the safe movement of Kenyans from South Africa.
By Bradley BosireEastern DR Congo has endured decades of conflict and instability. The latest violence comes as government forces continue fighting the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group in North and South Kivu, regions that are also grappling with an Ebola outbreak.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe president's remarks come as an unofficial deadline set by anti-migrant groups for undocumented foreigners to leave South Africa draws near, prompting thousands of migrants to either return home or seek shelter in temporary camps amid fears of possible attacks.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe junta also accused France of harbouring “neo-colonial ambitions, made evident by its active support for subversive networks and the terrorists who are plunging our country and the Sahel into mourning”.
By Bradley BosireCongolese Justice Minister Guillaume Andali said on Friday that the case aims to establish Rwanda's responsibility for alleged breaches of international conventions dealing with genocide prevention, racial discrimination, torture and the protection of women's rights.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAddressing the court in Pretoria, state advocate Santhos Manilall said negotiations over the deal had taken close to two months before both sides reached an agreement.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe new directive, announced by the government on Wednesday, applies to anyone leaving areas where Ebola cases have been reported and is intended to strengthen measures aimed at preventing further transmission of the disease.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAuthorities had argued that, as a former head of state, Lungu should receive full state honours and be buried at the presidential burial site in Lusaka alongside other past leaders. They maintained that a national funeral was the appropriate way to honour his service.
By Maureen KinyanjuiEgyptian military said the crackdown targeted organized criminal groups involved in weapons and drug trafficking, undocumented migration, and illegal gold mining
By Chrispho OwuorThe annual summit, regarded as Africa's premier multistakeholder Internet and ICT gathering, has drawn delegates from across the continent for discussions on key challenges including cybersecurity, digital skills gaps, infrastructure development and affordable internet access.
By David AbonyoThe regional bloc highlighted significant military mobilisations and drone attacks targeting the city, describing the developments as a dangerous escalation at a time when Sudan continues to grapple with conflict, displacement, and growing humanitarian needs.
By Chrispho OwuorSpeaking during a joint press conference at State House in Dar es Salaam after bilateral talks with the President of Namibia Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President Samia said the agreement is aimed at accelerating economic growth and improving livelihoods in both countries.
By Bradley BosireThe decision follows a period of strained relations between United States and South Africa, which have worsened since the start of the administration of Donald Trump.
By Maureen KinyanjuiTalks in Addis Ababa focused on regional peace and security, with a specific emphasis on developments in eastern DRC and their broader implications for stability and development across the region
By Chrispho OwuorOn Wednesday alone, 21 new confirmed cases were reported, along with six deaths, mainly in Ituri and North Kivu provinces. Health officials said the pattern points to continued transmission in affected communities.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe accreditation makes Africa CDC the first African Union institution and the first continental public health agency globally to receive Implementing Entity status. It is also only the second African institution, after the African Development Bank, to obtain the designation
By Chrispho OwuorThe State of the Climate in Africa 2025 report released on June 18,2026 says floods were the most frequently reported hazard, accounting for more than half of all recorded extreme weather events. The impacts were felt across multiple sectors, including agriculture, water resources, health, infrastructure and livelihoods.
By David AbonyoAccording to the historian, the end of apartheid brought political freedom but failed to fundamentally transform economic realities for many South Africans
By Chrispho OwuorThe centre will serve as a continental hub for research, capacity building, and knowledge sharing
By Chrispho OwuorNetanyahu also praised Somaliland’s decision to place its diplomatic mission in Jerusalem rather than Tel Aviv, where most foreign embassies are located.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn a tribute, President Cyril Ramaphosa said Ibrahim’s work carried both artistic depth and political meaning, noting that his "creations honoured the South Africa that shaped his political commitment and musical brilliance".
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe measures come as a growing number of countries tighten border controls and health screening procedures in response to Ebola cases reported in parts of Central Africa.
By Bradley Bosire