Zambia Intercepts Huge Cash, Ammunition, At Airport
Zambia’s anti-money laundering and drug trafficking body, Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has seized close to $6m (£4.7m) in cash at the main airport in the capital, Lusaka.
Scores Die At Russia Fire Explosion
At least 27 people have been killed in an explosion and fire at a petrol station in Dagestan in southern Russia.
Ecuador Presidential Candidate Assassinated At Rally
The commissioner of Police in Imo State, Mohammed Barde, has launched a manhunt for the gunmen who set ablaze the country home of the immediate past member of House of Representatives, Jerry Alagboso, in Orsu LGA.
Italy Calls On ECOWAS To Extend Niger Ultimatum
Italy has urged the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to extend its deadline for the reinstatement of Niger’s ousted president.
Niger Coup: Atiku Cautions ECOWAS On Military Engagement
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has warned the leadership of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) against the engagement of the military to restore democratic order in Niger Republic.
Coup: It’ll Be War – Burkina Faso, Mali Join Forces With Niger
Burkina Faso and Mali, on Monday, warned against military intervention in their coup-hit neighbour, Niger, saying it would be tantamount to war in the West African region.
Tunisia, EU Seal Crucial Deal On Migration
The European Union (EU) and Tunisia have officially signed a memorandum of understanding for a ‘strategic and comprehensive partnership’ aimed at combatting irregular migration and boosting economic ties between the bloc and the North African country, which lies on a major route for migrants and refugees travelling to Europe.
Elon Musk Launches xAI to Rival OpenAI, Google
Elon Musk on Wednesday launched his own artificial intelligence company, xAI, as he seeks to compete with OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT — a program he accuses of being politically biased and irresponsible.
UK Unemployment Rate Jumps As Wages Rise
Wages have soared at a record rate amid fears that inflation could remain unyieldingly high and result in further interest rate rises by the Bank of England.
We Are Tracking Movements Of Wagner Mercenaries – NATO
The secretary general of Western military alliance, NATO has revealed that the group is closely following the movement of Russia’s Wagner mercenary force as well as their boss, Yevgeny Prigozhin, following revelations that neither the private army’s fighters nor their leader had taken up exile in Belarus.