Author: Chukwu Godlove

Washington, D.C. – President Donald Trump’s recent decision to freeze nearly all U.S. foreign aid for 90 days has led to significant disruptions in essential services across Sub-Saharan Africa. The suspension, intended to review spending by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has halted funding for numerous health and development programs, leaving countries like Ghana and South Sudan grappling with severe consequences.In Ghana, the aid freeze has resulted in a $156 million funding gap, critically affecting healthcare services. Programs providing HIV/AIDS treatment, malaria prevention, and maternal health services have been suspended, leading to concerns about increased disease transmission and…

Kinshasha – In a significant escalation of the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have seized control of Bukavu, a strategic city in the eastern part of the country. This development follows the group’s earlier capture of Goma in late January, marking a substantial expansion of their territorial control in the mineral-rich region.The M23 rebels advanced into Bukavu on February 16, 2025, encountering minimal resistance from government forces. Residents reported seeing rebel troops in central districts since the early morning, with little opposition from the Congolese army, which had withdrawn to prevent urban warfare. The…

Windhoek, Namibia – Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s inaugural president and a pivotal figure in the nation’s liberation from apartheid South Africa, passed away on February 8, 2025, at the age of 95. He had been hospitalized in Windhoek for three weeks prior to his death.Born on May 12, 1929, in Ongandjera, northern Namibia, Nujoma was a founding member of the South West Africa People’s Organization (SWAPO) in 1960. He led SWAPO’s armed struggle against South African rule, spending nearly three decades in exile orchestrating the fight for independence. Following Namibia’s independence in 1990, Nujoma was president until 2005, emphasizing national reconciliation…

Nairobi, Kenya – In response to the escalating conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Kenyan President William Ruto has announced that the leaders of Rwanda and the DRC will convene for a crisis summit on Wednesday. This development comes as the M23 rebel group, reportedly backed by Rwanda, claims to have seized control of Goma, a strategic city in eastern DRC.The M23 rebels have declared that they have taken control of Goma, a city with a population of approximately 2 million people. This claim has led to a mass exodus of residents seeking safety, with many attempting…

Kampala – Uganda’s political climate has taken a heated turn following a controversial social media post by General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of President Yoweri Museveni and a key figure in the nation’s military. Kainerugaba sparked outrage with his brazen threat to “behead” opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine. The general’s post, which appeared to be an attempt to intimidate the opposition, claimed that Museveni was the only reason Wine was still alive.”Without my father, Bobi Wine would have no head,” Kainerugaba tweeted, a remark widely interpreted as a direct death threat. The statement has alarmed both…

Nigeria – On November 19, Boko Haram insurgents ambushed a convoy of Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) officers in Niger State, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. The convoy, comprising five vehicles and 20 officers from the Kaduna Command, was providing escort for a mining syndicate that included two Chinese nationals.The attack occurred near the Dagwachi-Falali axis as the convoy was returning from a mining site located in a forested area between Niger and Kaduna States. During the ambush, two NSCDC officers were killed, and a Chinese miner, identified as Liu, sustained gunshot wounds. Two other officers, Aminu…

Hargeisa, Somaliland – Vote counting is underway in Somaliland, where the nation’s citizens have cast their ballots in a highly anticipated presidential election. This election is a pivotal moment for Somaliland, which, despite lacking international recognition as a sovereign state, has upheld democratic values and governance for over three decades since it declared independence from Somalia in 1991.The November 13th election drew a substantial voter turnout, with citizens heading to the polls to choose their next president. This new administration will play a critical role in further solidifying Somaliland’s independent governance, economic growth, and security, as well as continuing efforts…

Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered Adeola Ajayi, the Director-General of the State Security Service (SSS), to appear in court after repeated allegations that the secret police denied legal access to Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).Kanu, who faces terrorism-related charges, has been held by the SSS since his controversial repatriation from Kenya in June 2021. His legal team has persistently argued that the SSS has obstructed their access to Kanu, with a recent report by PREMIUM TIMES revealing that the court threatened to jail the SSS chief if this…

By Olive Metuge, October 23, 2024Douala – Renowned Cameroonian musician Longue Longue has set off a wave of shock and indignation after sharing a deeply disturbing video of himself in a torture session on his social media platforms. The video, which quickly went viral, shows himself being brutally beaten and humiliated by a group of unidentified Cameroon security officers.The video shows Longue Longue tied up and defenseless as several security officers, whose faces remain obscured, repeatedly hit him with sticks, machetes, and other objects. Throughout the ordeal, Longue Longue is heard crying out in pain uncontrollably, while his torturers hurl…

By Chukwu Godlove Abuja – In a sweeping move to revitalize his administration, President Bola Tinubu has dismissed five cabinet ministers, reassigned ten others, and appointed seven new ones in a significant reshuffle aimed at boosting efficiency and addressing emerging national challenges. The president’s decision follows months of mounting pressure on his government to deliver on key economic, security, and infrastructural promises made during his 2023 electoral campaign.Sacked MinistersThe five ministers removed from office were relieved of their duties as part of what the presidency described as a “strategic recalibration” of Tinubu’s administration. Among the sacked ministers are key figures…