From Cameroon's Most Overcrowded Prison, a Record Label Gives Inmates a Voice
New Bell prison in Douala has spawned Jail Time Records, a music studio where inmates create art and find redemption despite horrific conditions.
Binance Teams Up with Anti-Trafficking Charity to Block Crypto Used in Human Exploitation
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance partners with STOP THE TRAFFIK to combat human trafficking funded through digital assets, addressing growing criminal use of crypto.
UN Investigates Alleged Massacre of Malian Soldiers as Sahel Conflict Intensifies
United Nations human rights office demands probe into reports of torture and execution of surrendering Malian troops during insurgent ambush in northern Mali.
Northwest Nigeria bandit attack kills 24 farmers; security concerns echo across West Africa
Armed gangs kill at least 24 farmers in Zamfara state, highlighting persistent insecurity in Nigeria's northwest region.
Airtel Africa Eyes London Stock Exchange for Mobile Money Spinoff as Energy Costs Bite
Airtel Africa plans to list its Airtel Money fintech unit on the London Stock Exchange in late 2026, amid global energy cost pressures.
Hanks Anuku opens up on partner's death, credits church deliverance for emotional recovery
Veteran Nollywood actor Hanks Anuku attributes his recent mental health struggles to the death of his long-term partner and mother of his children.
Ghana convenes security stakeholders to assess Sahel threat readiness ahead of national forum
Ghana is evaluating its preparedness against spillover security threats from the unstable Sahel region through a series of stakeholder consultations.
DR Congo Ebola outbreak reaches 1,000 deaths in record time; Africa CDC warns of global threat
Nearly 1,000 deaths confirmed in DRC's Bundibugyo outbreak since May, escalating faster than any previous strain.
Chidimma Adetshina fights South African deportation in Cape Town court
Miss Universe first runner-up challenges Home Affairs deportation bid over citizenship dispute.
Ghana's youth trapped in online MLM schemes: A national crisis demanding urgent action
Network marketing scams are exploiting Ghanaian youth, threatening public health, economic security, and regional stability across West Africa.
Ghana and West Africa step closer to landmark $25bn Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline
ECOWAS member states endorse regional framework for African Atlantic Gas Pipeline, signalling shift toward continental energy integration and cooperation.
El Mayo Zambada sentenced to life in US prison: what it means for Ghana and West Africa's drug war
Mexican drug kingpin Ismael Zambada faces life imprisonment after US sentencing, with implications for global narcotics trafficking networks affecting West Africa.