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Nigeria/UK: “Historic moment” as community devastated by Shell oil spills have final chance for justice

Ahead of Thursday’s start of the trial of Renaissance, an oil company to which Shell recently sold its stake in onshore oil extraction in Nigeria, for the damage caused by oil spills which impacted a large area of land belonging to the Bodo Community in the Niger Delta, Isa Sanusi, Amnesty International Nigeria Director said: “Almost two decades since oil spills by Shell’s then-Nigerian subsidiary SPDC devastated huge swathes of […]

7 May, 2025

Namibia

Oranjemund authorities warn residents to avoid Orange River

The Oranjemund Town Council has issued a warning to residents, advising them to steer clear of the Orange River due to rapidly rising water levels and strong currents, which have rendered the river unsafe for swimming. In a statement, the council said that the heightened water levels pose significant risks, particularly to those attempting to swim or cross the river. “Residents are strongly urged to avoid the Orange River […]

7 May, 2025

Business / Economics

Court hears Namdia diamond heist case as investigations continue

Three individuals appeared in the Keetmanshoop Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, facing charges under the Prevention of Organised Crime Act and the illicit trafficking of goods under the Diamond Act. The case, which has drawn significant public interest, was postponed to 7 August 2025 as police continue their investigation. The suspects were apprehended on Monday following coordinated police raids at their residences. The arrests are linked to diamonds stolen in […]

7 May, 2025

Africa

Nigerian Court holds football bodies accountable for player’s death, orders compensation

In a landmark ruling, the National Industrial Court of Nigeria has found Nasarawa United Football Club, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the League Management Company (LMC), and match commissioner Christian Mbah negligent in the death of footballer Chineme Martins. The court described the circumstances leading to Martins' death as "reprehensible" and ordered Nasarawa United to compensate his family. According to the BBC, Martins, 23, collapsed during a Nigerian Professional Football […]

7 May, 2025

APO International

Djembe Consultants Holds Demo Day & Announces Regional Winners of 2024 Accelerate with Djembe Cohort Pitch

Djembe Consultants (Djembe) (https://DjembeConsultants.com), the MEA region’s Communications Partner of Choice, has announced the winners of its inaugural Accelerate with Djembe cohort at a demo day event in Accra. The Accelerate with Djembe Program, the world’s first communications-focused accelerator program for scaleups in the Middle East and Africa, has provided cohort members with branding, public relations, digital marketing, and investor relations advisory support over the past six months. At the […]

7 May, 2025

South Africa

South Africa’s Constitutional Court strikes down dual citizenship restriction

In a landmark ruling, South Africa’s Constitutional Court has declared Section 6(1)(a) of the Citizenship Act unconstitutional, a provision that had automatically stripped citizens of their nationality if they acquired another citizenship without prior permission. The ruling, delivered on May 6, 2025, restores citizenship to thousands of South Africans who lost it under the now-invalidated clause. The Democratic Alliance (DA), which initiated the legal challenge, hailed the judgment as a […]

7 May, 2025

World

Friedrich Merz sworn in as German Chancellor

Friedrich Merz was sworn in as Germany’s 10th postwar chancellor on 7 May 2025, following a tumultuous parliamentary process that underscored the fragility of his coalition government. After failing to secure a majority in the initial Bundestag vote—a first in modern German history—Merz clinched the chancellorship in a second round with 325 votes, narrowly surpassing the required 316. Merz leads a coalition comprising his conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU), its […]

7 May, 2025

Africa

Sudan cuts ties with UAE following Port Sudan drone attacks

Smoke rises after explosions at South Port of the city of Port Sudan following drone attacks (Stringer/Anadolu via Getty) Sudan has officially cut diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), accusing the Gulf nation of backing the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) responsible for recent drone attacks on Port Sudan, including its only operational international airport. The Sudanese army reported intercepting drones targeting the Flamingo naval base in Port […]

7 May, 2025

World

Cardinals begin conclave to elect new pope following the death of Pope Francis

A file photo of Cardinals entering the Sistine Chapel before the conclave in March 2013. (Photo: Vatican News) A total of 133 cardinals under the age of 80 convened in the Sistine Chapel on May 7, 2025, to begin the conclave for electing the 267th pope. The gathering follows the death of Pope Francis on April 21 at age 88. The cardinals, representing 71 countries, took oaths of secrecy before […]

7 May, 2025