Category: African news

Israel releases Palestinian prisoners following delay in chaotic hostage transfer.

Israel freed 110 Palestinian prisoners after delaying the process due to anger over chaotic scenes at a hostage handover point. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the disorderly exchange as shocking and warned that anyone harming hostages would face death. He and Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered the delay until assurances were made for the safe […]

DR Congo’s president pledges a strong offensive to stop the M23 rebels’ advance.

DR Congo’s President Vows to Reclaim Eastern Region from M23 Rebels Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi has pledged to restore government control in the eastern region of the country, which has been overrun by the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels. In a televised address on Wednesday night, Tshisekedi announced a “vigorous and coordinated response” against the rebels, whom […]

South African media figure Kefilwe Mabote burns her high-end designer clothes after embracing Christianity.

South African media personality Kefilwe Mabote recently explained why she chose to burn her expensive designer clothes after committing her life to Christ, following a video that sparked online debate. Many critics questioned why she didn’t donate the items to those in need. In a detailed Instagram post, Mabote shared that her decision was rooted […]

Ghana: Mahama Initiates Investigation into Former President’s Cathedral Project

Newly elected Ghanaian President John Mahama has announced plans to investigate his predecessor’s controversial $400 million National Cathedral project, which has faced significant criticism. The stalled religious landmark has been branded by critics as a symbol of fiscal irresponsibility. Mahama and his party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), won the December election after voters ousted […]

Gaza hospital closed following Israeli airstrike, director arrested.

On Saturday, the World Health Organization (WHO) and Palestinian health officials confirmed that an Israeli military raid targeting Hamas militants had forced the closure of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, leaving the facility inoperable and worsening the region’s already dire health crisis. The assault, which occurred in the early hours of Friday, resulted in […]

Russia claims to have thwarted a Ukrainian plot targeting a military officer and blogger.

Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) announced on Saturday that it had foiled a Ukrainian plot to assassinate a high-ranking Russian officer and a pro-Russian war blogger using a bomb hidden inside a portable music speaker. According to the FSB, a Russian citizen connected with an officer from Ukraine’s military intelligence agency through the Telegram messaging […]

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