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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 …

 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 …

Ethiopia has signed an agreement with Russia to build a nuclear power plant, marking a significant step in its efforts to diversify energy sources. The deal was finalized in Moscow on Thursday between Ethiopia’s Electric Power Company and Rosatom, Russia’s state-owned nuclear corporation, during a nuclear energy forum. Both sides agreed to draft a detailed …

Not less than 260 suspects have been arrested in 14 African countries in a sweeping crackdown on cybercrime linked to romance scams and sextortion, INTERPOL announced. The two-week operation, code-named Operation Contender 3.0, ran from July 28 to August 11, 2025. Police seized over 1,200 electronic devices, dismantled 81 online infrastructures, and identified nearly 1,500 …

Interpol Arrest 260 Suspects in Africa Over Romance Scams, Sextortion

Former President Peter Mutharika is set to return to Malawi’s top office after winning 56% of the vote in the September 2025 presidential election. The Malawi Electoral Commission officially declared Mutharika president-elect, alongside vice president-elect Dr Jane Mayemu Ansah. The 85 year-old Mutharika, who previously led the country from 2014 to 2020, replaces incumbent Lazarus …

A new report unveiled at the United Nations General Assembly in New York shows that Kenya’s young people are using artificial intelligence (AI) platforms to boost career prospects and secure better jobs. The 2025 Country-Level Employability Report for Kenya, developed by Zindi in collaboration with Dalberg Data Insights, the International Centre for AI Research and …

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