The recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon follows a significant escalation of violence that began in October 2023 when Hezbollah engaged in cross-border attacks in solidarity with Palestinians.

In a historic move that has sown both hope and discord, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the contentious Expropriation Bill into law.

In January 2025, the deaths of 13 peacekeepers nine of whom were South African during clashes with the M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) starkly highlighted the immense risks faced by peacekeepers in Africa.

Mercy Chinwo Blessed, a talented Nigerian gospel singer is having bad blood with her ex-manager.

On January 13, 2025, the Lagos State House of Assembly impeached Speaker Mudashiru Obasa over allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office, and financial mismanagement.