Africa – Page 35 – Omanghana

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has launched a sharp attack on President Bola Tinubu’s handling of Nigeria’s security crisis, describing the administration’s record as “soaked in blood.” Atiku, the African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, made the criticism in a statement issued on Sunday, August 9, 2026, by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank […]

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Tournament debutants Malawi produced a remarkable comeback to defeat Ghana 2-1 in the quarter-finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, August 9, 2026. The historic victory at Al Medina Stadium in Rabat secured the Scorchers a place in the WAFCON semi-finals and their first qualification for the FIFA Women’s World Cup, scheduled […]

The Nigeria Immigration Service has announced a special passport intervention exercise aimed at clearing outstanding applications and improving access to passport services for Nigerians living across the United Kingdom. The initiative follows a directive from the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and will involve the deployment of a specialized task force from the NIS […]

Precision air operations conducted by the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI have reportedly wounded a senior Islamic State West Africa Province commander and killed four other fighters in the Lake Chad region. The separate aerial operations targeted members of the terrorist organization and its revenue network operating around communities in northern Borno State. According […]

Colombia has announced its recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara, reversing the position adopted by the previous administration of former President Gustavo Petro. The decision was unveiled on Friday, August 7, 2026, following a high-level meeting in Cali involving Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, Colombian Vice President José Manuel Restrepo and Foreign Minister Omar […]

Yonas Kedir, editor-in-chief of the independent Ethiopian news outlet Addis Standard, was reportedly detained, physically assaulted and questioned for approximately 24 hours over the publication’s journalism. The incident was followed by a security raid on the organization’s Addis Ababa offices, the seizure and destruction of production equipment and an order to vacate the premises it […]

Algeria’s women’s national football team have made history by qualifying for their first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final and securing a maiden place at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The historic achievements were confirmed on Saturday, August 8, 2026, after Algeria came from behind to defeat Côte d’Ivoire 2–1 in the quarter-finals of the […]

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A court in Dakar has sentenced three TikTok influencers to prison after convicting them of insulting Senegal’s head of state and making statements considered contrary to public decency. The ruling, delivered on August 6, 2026, has generated criticism from free-expression advocates who believe the prosecutions could restrict political satire and online commentary. The case centered […]

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Uganda’s Parliament has approved the deployment of troops to the Gaza Strip as part of a proposed multinational security mission. Lawmakers passed the motion on Thursday, August 6, 2026, marking Uganda’s first publicly announced commitment to a peacekeeping or peace-enforcement operation in the Middle East. The parliamentary authorization reportedly followed a direct request from US […]

Canadian-listed exploration company Ongwe Minerals has identified a continuous six-kilometer gold anomaly at its newly discovered Nguni prospect in Namibia. The company is preparing to begin its first drilling campaign at the site later this month. The planned program will include 5,000 meters of diamond and reverse circulation drilling to test the mineralized system beneath […]

Atiku Says Tinubu’s Security Record Is ‘Soaked in Blood’ Over Reported 5,091 Deaths

Malawi Stun Ghana 2-1 to Reach WAFCON Semi-Finals and Secure Historic World Cup Qualification

Nigeria Immigration Service Launches UK Passport Intervention Exercise

Nigerian Airstrikes Wound Senior ISWAP Commander, Kill Four Fighters in Lake Chad Region

Colombia Recognizes Moroccan Sovereignty Over Western Sahara in Major Policy Shift

Addis Standard Editor Detained and Assaulted as Security Forces Raid Newsroom

Algeria Make History with First WAFCON Semi-Final and Women’s World Cup Qualification

Senegal Jails Three TikTok Influencers Over Alleged Insults and Indecent Speech

Uganda’s Parliament Approves Troop Deployment to Gaza Stabilization Mission

Ongwe Minerals Identifies Six-Kilometre Gold Anomaly at Namibia’s Nguni Prospect

God’s Mercies Are New Every Morning

The Heart of Faith: Love God, Love People

Sulemana Scores Four as Ghana Beat Mexico to Reach U-15 Quarter-Finals