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By Enyichukwu Enemanna The family of Zambia's ex-President Edgar Lungu, who died last week, has said the former leader left instructions that his successor Hakainde Hichilema "should not be anywhere near" his body. This is the...

By Ebi Kesiena Stakeholders in the Niger Delta region have urged the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to ensure that the funds allocated in its 2025 budget are realistic and adequate, in line with current economic...

Africa's industrial landscape is undergoing a significant shift as Nigeria secures its position as the continent's third-largest manufacturing hub, according to a new report by The African Exponent. The analysis reveals a dynamic ranking of Africa's...

The Trump administration's acting head of African affairs, Troy Fitrell, will step down from his role on 15 July, according to two sources familiar with the matter. Fitrell has led the State Department's Bureau of African...

By Enyichukwu Enemanna The Burundian ruling party has won all seats of the National Assembly, the electoral body says, citing provisional results of last week's legislative elections. National Independent Electoral Commission (CENI) said by the development,...

An Air India flight carrying 242 passengers and crew has crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, located in western India. Thick plumes of black smoke were seen rising from the...