Former Malian prime minister Maiga arrested on corruption charges
Mali has been ruled by military leaders since the junta seized power in 2020 and staged another coup the following year.
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Africa: Experts call for AI skills development in Africa’s education sector
The summit, themed “Redefining Progress: How AI is Transforming Innovation in Deep Tech,” aimed to foster collaborative AI experiences through brainstorming and experimentation with new concepts.
65 Arrested in Joint Cybercrime Crackdown Operation by CSA and CID
A key development occurred at Dodowa Sasabi Ubuntu Estate, where law enforcement officials arrested 25 foreign nationals. The operation resulted in the seizure of 40 laptops, 30 mobile phones, and an internet router, all believed to be used in the commission of cybercrimes.
Cote d’Ivoire: President Ouattara declares fourth term in office
The 83-year-old president said both his health and the country’s Constitution allows him to serve another term.
Nigeria: 35 hostages killed by kidnappers after receiving ransom
The victims were among 51 villagers abducted from Banga village in the Kaura Namoda district during a violent raid that left two dead. After months of anguish, families paid the ransom in two instalments hoping to secure their loved ones’ release.
Former DR Congo president on trial for treason
Joseph Kabila is accused by the current president of masterminding the M23 rebels
Nigeria has ‘enough problems’ and can’t take deportees from US, minister says
We already have over 230 million people,says Yusuf Tuggar
South Africa’s police minister accused of links to criminal gangs
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has been accused of having ties tocriminal gangs and of meddling in police investigations into politically motivated murders.
Three days of protests leave seven dead in Togo, rights groups say
Demonstrations have been banned in the West African country since 2022, with the authorities citing “security reasons”.
Zoomlion Expands Sustainable Waste Management Solutions to Burkina Faso
The initiative shall encompass waste collection, recovery, recycling and treatment