APA

The Nigerian Army has said that its troops successfully repelled attack coordinated by the Boko Haram insurgents at Madagali town in Adamawa State in north-eastern Nigeria.

Former U.S President Bill Clinton has cancelled his scheduled visit to Nigeria, but would speak with the contenders in the Feb. 16 presidential election.

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called on the Federal Government to discontinue the charges of non-declaration of assets filed against the suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen.

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), has countered the move by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to restrain bank accounts of some individuals and businesses over tax defaults.

A protest by former members of the Central African Republic army (FACA) over unpaid wages entered its second day on Tuesday.

The United States has condemned use of force by Sudanese security forces against peaceful protesters over the past few months.

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomed a donation of ₤ 7.5 million by the United Kingdom to support some of Mozambique’s 120,000 most malnourished and acutely food insecure people, APA can report on Tuesday.

The authorities in Botswana are on high alert as the department of meteorological services on Tuesday issued a statement warning of heavy floods across the country.

The European Union (EU) has approved an investment package amounting to €12 billion to the private sector in Mozambique to be applied in several areas, including agriculture and energy, APA can report on Tuesday.

eSwatini is leading African countries that are at low risk of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD’s), followed by Malawi and Mali respectively.