Soldiers took to the streets of Ouagadougou, capital of Burkina Faso, on Friday and blocked access to administrative buildings after gunfire rang out and a blast was heard near the presidential palace, raising fears of a second military coup in eight months. Gunshots were first heard around dawn at the main military camp in the capital, and in some residential …

A Pentagon report released on Tuesday has revealed that the United States military killed 12 civilians in 2021, all in Afghanistan, The Department of Defence “assesses that there were approximately 12 civilians killed and approximately five civilians injured during 2021 as a result of US military operations”, said the report, which the US Congress has required to be produced annually …

African Union (AU) has extended the tenure of the Horn of Africa envoy, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, despite protests from the government of the disputed Tigray region of Ethiopia. The protests, according to the Tigray leaders, is as a result of the closeness between Obasanjo and the Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed. African Union Commission Chairperson, Moussa Faki Mahamat …

The next few days will witness preparations for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom’s longest-serving monarch, who died earlier Thursday at Balmoral aged 96. She reigned for 70 years. On Friday, the transition to the reign of King Charles III is likely to include a gun salute, King Charles and Queen Camilla returning to London and the new …

Queen Elizabeth II is under medical supervision at Balmoral in the United Kingdom after doctors became concerned for her health, Buckingham Palace has said. “Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision”, a statement said. “The Queen remains comfortable and at Balmoral”. Prince Charles has travelled …

Nigeria’s Ambassador to Qatar, His Excellency Yakubu Abdullahi Ahmed has called for partnership with Katara in promoting Nigerian culture in the Middle East country. During a courtesy visit to the General Manager/Chairman of Kiahf Committee of Katara Cultural Foundation, Prof. Khalid Ibrahim Al Sulaiti on Sunday, Ambassador Ahmed told his Qatari host that the Nigerian mission would partner with the …

Liz Truss has been named as Britain’s next prime minister-designate after winning a leadership race for the governing Conservative Party at a time when the country faces a cost of living crisis, industrial unrest and a recession. She will replace Boris Johnson in substantive capacity as Prime Minister on Tuesday. She becomes British’s third female leader after Mrs Margaret Thatcher …

Kenya’s Supreme Court has unanimously validated the 9 August election of the country’s Vice President, William Ruto as the president-elect. In a ruling endorsed by all the seven justices of the Supreme Court, Chief Justice Martha Koome said the case of the opposition leader, Raila Odinga lacked merit and confirmed that Ruto won by 50.5 percent as against Odinga’s 48.8 …

The Federal Government has encouraged Nigerians to respect the immigration laws of other countries to avoid “unwarranted treatment”. A viral video of Nigerians reportedly stranded at the Dubai International Airport surfaced on social media on Wednesday with a Twitter user, @dunchichi saying at least 20 Nigerians were stuck at the airport and their passports seized. Many Nigerians reacted sharply, criticising …

Kenyans have elected Deputy President William Ruto as the substantive President who will take over from incumbent President Uhuru Kenyatta. Kenyatta has been in office since 9 April 2013. Chairperson of the country’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), Wafula Chebukati  said,  amid dramatic scenes, that Ruto of the United Democratic Alliance had 50.4 percent of the votes to beat …