Burundi’s President Says Will Not Seek Re-Election
BUJUMBURA (Reuters) – Burundi’s long-serving President Pierre Nkurunziza promised on Thursday to step down when his term…
Moshood Abiola To Receive Posthumous Award; June 12 Now Democracy Day In Nigeria
Unic Press UK: June 12 every year will be National Public Holiday, and will replace May 29…
At Least 60 Dead After Tunisian Migrant Ship Sinks
TUNIS/GENEVA (Reuters) – The death toll from a ship packed with migrants that sank off Tunisia on…
Nigeria: Dozens Killed By Cattle Thieves In Zamfara State
BBC News: Cattle thieves have killed more than 20 people in Nigeria’s northern state of Zamfara, officials say.…
Uganda Imposes Whatsapp And Facebook Tax ‘To Stop Gossip’
BBC News: Uganda’s parliament has passed a law to impose a controversial tax on people using social…
Biafra Shutdown Cripples Nigerian Cities – Report
BBC News: A stay-at-home protest by Biafran separatists in Nigeria has crippled cities and towns in the south-east.…
South Africa Economic Outlook Stable Says S&P Global Ratings
Unic Press UK: South Africa economic outlook is currently stable, the Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings said in…
Lawmakers’ Transmit 2018 Spending Plan To President Buhari
Unic Press UK: The 2018 Budget plan of ₦9 trillion has been transmitted to the executive arm of…