Detained Former Al-Shabab Commander Says Detention Political
A former al-Shabab commander who is under house arrest in Somalia says he is being held to prevent him from seeking elected office. Mukhtar Robow Ali, popularly known as Abu…
UN Security Council Mission Visits Mali, Urges February Vote
A U.N. Security Council mission that is visiting Mali this weekend to assess the security situation is urging the country’s authorities to set elections for February to meet agreements reached…
Pope: Don’t Send Migrants Back to Libya and ‘Inhumane’ Camps
Pope Francis on Sunday made an impassioned plea to end the practice of returning migrants rescued at sea to Libya and other unsafe countries where they suffer “inhumane violence.” Francis…
Edo court jails fraudster for impersonating James Bond actor, Daniel Craig to defraud victims
Published by TDPel Media Justice S. M. Shuaibu of the Federal High Court in Benin City, Edo State, convicted and sentenced one Irabor Osarumwense (aka 007 Daniel Craig James Bond)…
US Envoy Meets Sudanese Leaders, Reaffirms Support for Democracy
CAIRO — A U.S. envoy underlined Washington’s support for a democratic transition to civilian rule in Sudan on Saturday during talks with the head of its ruling council and the…
UN Says Hunger Hits Cameroon’s Troubled Western Regions
YAOUNDE, CAMEROON — The U.N.’s World Food Program says thousands of destitute people in Cameroon’s crisis-prone western regions are going hungry and their situations may become worse if the separatist…
External Reserves Gain $3.98bn In 3 Weeks
Published by TDPel Media On October 20, the reserves increased to $40.76 billion, up from $36.78 billion at the end of September. The reserves increased by $2.76 billion in September…
EFCC arrests nine suspected internet fraudsters in Warri
Published by TDPel Media In Warri, Delta State, agents of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Benin Zonal Command, detained nine alleged internet fraudsters. Musa Shaka, Musa Dauda, Oghenekuwe…
Morocco 2022 Race: Oshoala pledges better Super Falcons’ outing in Accra
Published by TDPel Media Captain Asisat Oshoala has assured that the Super Falcons will give a better performance when they face their Ghanaian opponents at the Accra Sports Stadium on…
China’s Reach Into Africa’s Digital Sector Worries Experts
Chinese companies like Huawei and the Transsion group are responsible for much of the digital infrastructure and smartphones used in Africa. Chinese phones built in Africa come with already installed…