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The United States has invited the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces for a Washington-blacked ceasefire talks starting on Aug. 14 in Switzerland, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday. The talks will...

By Enyichukwu Enemanna A former bodyguard to ex-President of Sierra Leone, Ernest Bai Koroma, has been found guilty of treason and sentenced to 182 years imprisonment over a failed coup in the country last year. Amadu...

By Emmanuel Nduka Following the failed attempt to assassinate former American President Donald Trump, the US Director of Secret Service, Kimberly Cheatle, resigned on Tuesday. This follows calls by Republicans for her to step down since...

By Victor Kanayo  The final list of Nigeria's Women Basketball team have been unveiled three days to the 2024 Olympics opener in Paris, France. This was disclosed by the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF). The team mainly...

By John Ikani Ugandan authorities clamped down on anti-corruption demonstrations in Kampala, arresting scores of participants. The banned rally mirrored ongoing youth-led protests in neighbouring Kenya, which have rattled the Kenyan government for weeks. Police dispersed...

By John Ikani Nigeria's Central Bank (CBN) raised its benchmark interest rate, known as the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), in a bid to curb soaring inflation. The new rate, set at 26.75%, marks a 50 basis...