Buhari’s son-in-law declared ‘wanted’ in Nigeria
Corruption investigators in Nigeria have declared that the president’s son-in-law Gimba Yau Kumo is “wanted” in connection with an alleged $65m (£46m) housing fraud. The former managing director of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) is being sought by the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) along with two others. “The persons whose pictures appear […]
Somalia plans new routes after Kenya flight ban
Somalia is trying to mitigate the impact of Kenya’s decision to suspend flights to and from the country, its transport minister has said. Duran Ahmed Farah said he had met members of the country’s National Aviation Committee on Thursday to discuss the way forward. “We pledge that the government will be working with the business […]
Woman dies after attack by wild antelope
Madam Bejome Jacha, a 48-year-old woman at Dambai Old Town in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region, has succumbed to death after an attack by a wild antelope. The woman, who went to the farm to pick mangoes, came under attack after the animal head-butted her, causing injuries to her chest area. The […]
South Africa’s president sued by ANC rival
A top official suspended from his role in South Africa’s governing African National Congress (ANC) party has taken President Cyril Ramaphosa to court, ratcheting up an internal power struggle. The ANC’s Secretary General, Ace Magashule, has asked the court to declare the party’s new “step aside” rule unconstitutional. He was suspended lask week as a result […]
