As Cameroon is set to vote on Sunday, 12th October, the fate of Africa’s longest-serving president, Paul Biya, is once again on the line. At 92 years old, Biya is seeking an eighth term in office, extending a rule that began in 1982 when he succeeded the country’s first president, Ahmadou Ahidjo. If re-elected, his …
More than 80 per cent of health facilities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are now without medicine, according to a new assessment by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The report, released on Thursday, revealed that over 200 hospitals and clinics in North and South Kivu have run out of essential drugs …
Long queues have continued to form at fuel stations across Mali’s capital, Bamako, as residents struggle to access petrol amid an ongoing blockade by militants affiliated with al-Qaida. The crisis began in early September when members of Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) declared a blockade on fuel imports from neighbouring Senegal and Ivory Coast, targeting …
Robert Mugabe Jr., son of Zimbabwe’s former president late Robert Mugabe, ha been arrested in Harare and charged with drug possession after police allegedly found cannabis in his bag during a traffic stop. Police said the 33-year-old was stopped on Wednesday for driving against traffic on a one-way street. Officers claimed they discovered two sachets …
Morocco’s government says it is prepared to address grievances driving youth-led protests that have swept the country for a week. Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch told a council of ministers on Thursday that the administration welcomes “dialogue and debate within institutions and public spaces.” The statement came a day after security forces killed three people when …
At least 91 people died in September in the besieged Sudanese city of el-Fasher, according to the Sudan Doctors Network. The group warned of a “full-blown humanitarian disaster” as fighting between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) pushes the region deeper into crisis. Children and five pregnant people were among the victims …
Gen Z are moving between jobs faster but are filled with ambition. Entering the workforce for the first time is, and always has been, a daunting prospect. But Gen Z – the generation of talent starting out on this journey – are beginning their careers at a time of huge disruption, facing higher competition for …
In a landmark move to promote sustainable growth across West Africa, the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has approved a total financing of ₦462,946,500,000 (approximately ₦462.9 billion) or USD 308.631 million during its 93rd Ordinary Session held at the Bank’s headquarters in Lomé, Togo. Taraba state in north-eastern Nigeria, got a total of …
On this monumental day, as we mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, Pinnacle Daily extends heartfelt greetings to all Nigerians, both at home and abroad. This moment is a celebration of our resilience, unity, and unwavering spirit. Over the years, we have faced challenges, yet we continue to rise, driven by hope, pride, and the strength …
Dozens of farmers in Zambia’s Copperbelt region have taken Chinese-owned Sino-Metals Leach (SML) to court, accusing the mining company of polluting their land and water with toxic waste. The farmers, mostly from Kitwe, allege that a massive spill from SML’s waste dam in February released tens of millions of litres of hazardous material into their …
