Nato jets down drone that entered Lithuanian airspace
The origin of the drone is currently unknown, but authorities say it likely entered Lithuania from neighbouring Belarus, an ally of Russia.
Trump says AI safety fears a 'hoax' as he rejects calls for greater safeguards
The US president’s comments come after Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the BBC an AI “kill switch” may need to be mandatory.
US confirms for first time it has deployed space weapons
The US Air Force Secretary says the weapons are necessary to defend the country against enemy action.
China tightens travel restrictions for citizens
Observers say the new rules will further tighten the Chinese government’s control over its citizens.
Liberia: Govt Admits Gaps in Fiscal Decentralization Rollout
[Liberian Observer] The Government of Liberia has admitted that despite years of efforts to decentralize political and financial authority from Monrovia to the country’s 15 counties, much of the fiscal decentralization framework remains largely unimplemented.
Nigeria: Govt, States Must Take Full Responsibility for Health Reforms – Minister
[Leadership] The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, has said the federal government and state governments must take full responsibility for sustaining Nigeria’s health reforms, stressing that development partners cannot…
Nigeria: Refinery Will Become Africa's Largest Company By December – Dangote
[Leadership] President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has said the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE will become the most viable company in Africa by the end of December 2026.
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery IPO – SEC Warns Investors Against Fraudulent Platforms
[Leadership] The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), on Monday warned the investing public against falling victim to unauthorised and fraudulent platforms as Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE commenced its public offer of shares on…
Nigeria: El-Rufai's Close Allies Abandon Ex-Governor in Prison, Return to APC
[Leadership] Former Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai’s close allies and associates have abandoned him in Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) custody and returned to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
AI 'SpongeBob' parody of problems in Egypt draws scrutiny of authorities
A take on the hit US TV series has become an unlikely tool for Egyptians to complain about life amid strict surveillance.