Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré has banned the use of British and French colonial-style wigs by judges, marking a significant move to decolonise the country’s judicial system. Announcing the decision, President Traoré stressed the importance of breaking away from colonial traditions and embracing practices that reflect Burkina Faso’s cultural heritage. The ban is part of…
Tanzania’s ruling party has selected Samia Suluhu Hassan as its presidential candidate, ahead of the October general elections. Hassan has appealed for unity ahead of the vote, saying, “I urge all to retain our togetherness as we approach the elections. The polls can definitely divide us, but I believe we will stay together now that…
The death toll from a gasoline tanker explosion in north-central Nigeria has risen to 98, the country’s emergency response agency said Monday. The blast happened in the early hours of Saturday near the Suleja area of Niger state after individuals attempted to transfer gasoline from a crashed oil tanker into another truck using a generator. The fuel…
As he completes his incredible comeback, Donald Trump was sworn in on Monday for a historic second term as president and promised a flurry of quick orders on immigration and the US cultural wars. Under the massive Rotunda of the US Capitol, the 47th US president took the oath of office solemnly, one hand in…
The village of Amede in Mgbakwu, Awka North Local Government Area, Anambra State was, from Monday 6th to Wednesday 8th January, 2025, the centre of attraction as prominent people from within and outside the state gathered to witness the burial of late Chief Godwin Madubufo Ozuah (Ozo Uduezuo). The late Chief Godwin Ozuah, was a…