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West African country launches biometric passport with embedded chip
After a decade in development, Ghana has officially unveiled its new biometric passport featuring an embedded microchip. The launch ceremony was held at the Passport Office headquarters in Accra, attended by several government officials. Replacing the previous version, the new… -
Elon Musk linked to sperm donation initiative to combat demographic decline
Elon Musk, billionaire CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink, is now turning his attention to what he calls the global demographic collapse—through a personal campaign of mass procreation in the United States. The 53-year-old entrepreneur is no longer known solely… -
Sweden: teenager arrested after deadly shooting in Uppsala
A 16-year-old has been arrested following a deadly shooting in southeastern Sweden, police commander Erik Åkerlund announced during a press conference on Wednesday, April 30. The incident took place Tuesday evening at a hair salon named Shalom in Uppsala, a… -
After 12 years, first names return to Coca-Cola bottles
Twelve years after its initial launch, Coca-Cola is bringing back its iconic name-label campaign on soda cans and bottles. In a press release issued on Tuesday, April 29, the brand announced the return of popular first names such as Arthur,… -
Central African Republic: military orders ceasefire to revive peace process
The Central African Armed Forces (FACA) have issued a nationwide ceasefire order, instructing all national units and their allies to rigorously observe a cessation of hostilities. The measure, announced on Tuesday, is aimed at facilitating the reintegration of two active… -
Ivory Coast: investigation opened against Komé Bakary for document falsification
In Ivory Coast, the Prosecutor’s Office at the Court of First Instance in Bingerville released a statement on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, regarding an ongoing case involving allegations of document forgery and the use of forged documents against Mr. Komé… -
Ghana: Nicholas Mbir marries three women on the same day
Nicholas Mbir, a Ghanaian resident of Dubai, made headlines after marrying three women on the same day—Saturday, April 26, 2025—in the Effutu Municipal District, located in Ghana’s Central Region. The three brides, Angelina Prah, Grace Agyarko, and Esther Abass, were… -
Major disruptions expected on RATP and SNCF networks in Île-de-France on May 3 and 4, 2025
Significant service interruptions are scheduled across several transport lines in the Île-de-France region over the weekend of May 3 and 4, 2025, due to modernization and maintenance works. Commuters are advised to plan ahead. Metro RER Transilien Travel recommendations Passengers… -
France: healthcare professionals protest against proposed regulation on physician practice locations
On April 29, 2025, thousands of medical students, interns, and young practitioners took to the streets of Paris and several other cities across France to protest a proposed law aimed at regulating where doctors can set up their practices. The… -
Namibia: just appointed Minister, Mac-Albert Hengari arrested for raping a minor
Namibia’s Minister of Agriculture, Mac-Albert Hengari, was arrested on Sunday April 27, 2025 for rape of a minor, a crime which is believed to date back to 2019. His arrest followed a complaint lodged in November 2024. On Tuesday, the… -
Cameroon: 17-year-old girl dies in accident involving Francis Ngannou
Francis Ngannou, former UFC heavyweight champion, has been involved in a tragic motorcycle accident that occurred earlier this month in the Omnisports neighborhood of Yaoundé, Cameroon. The accident claimed the life of Ntsama Brigitte Manuella, a 17-year-old girl. The incident… -
Nigeria: bank employee filmed over 400 nude videos of coworkers
An employee at Access Bank in Lagos was caught in the act of illegally recording footage inside the women’s restroom of the company’s premises. More than 400 videos—allegedly showing nude or partially dressed colleagues—were recovered from his devices, with some… -
Africa’s GDP growth rates: Senegal and Benin leading the way in 2025
Gross domestic product (GDP) growth remains one of the most reliable indicators of a country’s economic health. In Africa, where structural, social, and political challenges are still numerous, strong and sustained GDP growth is seen as a crucial driver of… -
Niger: Niamey mandates surveillance cameras at gas stations
As part of efforts to curb the supply of fuel to terrorist groups, the governor of Niamey announced on Monday, April 28, 2025, that all gas stations must be equipped with surveillance cameras within one month. Addressing more than fifty… -
Ivory Coast: student dies after consuming suspicious substance
In Ivory Coast, tragedy struck the educational community of Songon on Monday, April 28, 2025, when a senior-year student (Terminale A2) at Lycée Moderne tragically lost his life on school grounds. According to eyewitness accounts, the young boy had ingested… -
Nigeria: TikTok creator dies during live stream after epileptic seizure
A TikTok content creator known as “Disturbing” has died after suffering an epileptic seizure while live streaming from his home in Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria. The tragic incident occurred on Thursday and quickly went viral, with footage capturing the artist’s… -
Massive Power Outage Hits Spain and Portugal
On Monday, April 28, late in the morning, a major power outage struck Spain and Portugal, the French high-voltage grid operator RTE announced, noting that the cause of the incident “remains to be determined.” It was an exceptionally large-scale blackout.… -
United States: One Dead and Several Injured After Ferry Collides with Private Boat
In the United States, a private boat collided with a ferry on Sunday evening in the state of Florida, resulting in one fatality and twelve injuries. Clearwater police confirmed that one person aboard the ferry, which was carrying over 40… -
Criet: Two-Year Suspended Sentence Requested Against Beninese TikToker
The public prosecutor at the Court for the Repression of Economic and Terrorist Offenses (Criet) has requested a two-year suspended prison sentence and a fine of one million CFA francs against Beninese TikToker Florent Mahougnon, also known as “El Professor.”… -
Nigeria: at least 12 boat passengers kidnapped by pirates
At least twelve people have been taken hostage by pirates who attacked a boat off the coast of Nigeria, according to the newspaper Leadership. Nigerian police spokesperson Irene Ugbo reported that the Heavenly Grace was attacked off the port of… -
Canada: at least eight dead after driver plows into crowd in Vancouver
At least eight people were killed and six others injured when an SUV drove into a crowd during a Philippine community festival in Vancouver, Canada, Global News reported, citing sources. According to initial information, a child is believed to be… -
Pope Francis bequeathed nearly all his savings to a juvenile prison in Rome
Before his death, Pope Francis made the decision to bequeath almost all of his personal savings to a juvenile detention center in Rome, according to sources close to the Vatican. The facility, located in the Casal del Marmo district, had… -
Pope Francis: Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron pay their respects before his remains
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte visited St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome on Friday, April 25, 2025, to pay their respects before the remains of Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88. On the eve… -
USA: Nigerian graduate sues Trump over visa revocation
Cynderila Patrick, a Nigerian graduate of Youngstown State University (YSU) in Ohio, has filed a lawsuit against U.S. President Donald Trump following the revocation of her student visa. Patrick’s lawyer, Rhys Cartwright-Jones, filed the complaint against the Trump administration on… -
CRIET – Public procurement: two-year prison terms requested against a former director and a company head
The trial of the former Departmental Director of Living Environment for the Atlantique region and a businesswoman, both implicated in a public procurement scandal in Benin, resumed this Tuesday, April 22, 2025, before the Court for the Repression of Economic… -
Guinea-Bissau inaugurates new electrical substation
The President of Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embalo, officially inaugurated a new electrical substation in Bissau on Friday, built as part of the energy project led by the Organization for the Development of the Gambia River Basin. Thanks to this new… -
United States announces closure of the Millennium Challenge Corporation
Under the direction of President Donald Trump, the U.S. government has ordered the upcoming closure of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), a flagship agency that has invested nearly $17 billion, primarily in infrastructure projects across Africa. According to several American… -
Pierre Urbain Dangnivo trial: hearing suspended, proceedings to resume in May 2025
The highly anticipated trial over the disappearance of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo saw new developments this Friday, April 25, 2025, at the Cotonou Court of First Instance. The hearing, which began in the early afternoon with the testimony of a representative… -
Spain: two women declared dead found alive
In Majorca, Spain, a woman who had been declared dead was found alive while being transported for her funeral. A similar incident had occurred just a few months earlier in Guatemala. According to The Mirror, staff at the Son Valenti… -
Terrorist attack in Benin: Boni Yayi’s prayer for the nation
Following the terrorist attacks that claimed the lives of over 50 Beninese soldiers, former President Boni Yayi has called for unity and prayer. The recent surge in terrorist attacks in Benin has alarmed former President Dr. Thomas Boni Yayi. In…