Did Artemis II Just Change the Future of Space Travel?: Astronauts safely return after historic Moon mission

Kingsley Oyong Akam11 April 2026

The Artemis II capsule and its four-member crew splashed down safely in the Pacific Ocean on Friday, ending a nearly 10-day voyage that took humans farther from Earth than anyone has flown in more than 50 years. While the mission was led by NASA, UK scientists and European partners played key roles — including building...

British Man Accused of Directing Al-Shabaab Operations in Somalia Appears in London Court

Kingsley Oyong Akam10 April 2026

A 43-year-old British man has appeared in a London magistrates’ court charged with playing a senior leadership role in the Somalia-based Islamist militant group Al-Shabaab more than 15 years ago. Jermaine Grant, born in London on 20 October 1982 and of no fixed address, faces six terrorism offences alleged to have been committed between 31...

US Security Alert on Nigeria Signals Deepening Crisis as Embassy Orders Partial Evacuation Amid Surging Insecurity

Kingsley Oyong Akam10 April 2026

The United States has authorised the voluntary departure of non‑emergency government employees and their families from its embassy in Abuja due to a deteriorating security situation — a move widely viewed as a stark warning about the state of stability in Africa’s most populous nation. The directive, issued on April 8, 2026, by the U.S....

Mali Backs Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for Western Sahara, Drops Recognition of Sahrawi Republic

Rita Eze10 April 2026

The government of Mali has formally endorsed Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara, marking a significant diplomatic shift in one of Africa’s longest‑running territorial disputes. Mali’s Foreign Minister, Abdoulaye Diop, announced on Friday that Bamako now supports Rabat’s proposal as the basis for resolving the decades‑old conflict. The move positions Mali among a growing number...

Army General Killed in Attack on Military Base in Borno State

Vivian Orok Nyong10 April 2026

The Islamic terrorist group Boko Haram, alongside the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), has carried out coordinated attacks on different locations in Borno State, northern Nigeria, leaving several soldiers dead, including Brigadier General O. Braimah. The Nigerian Defence Headquarters told reporters that the terrorist groups had attacked the base in Benisheikh but were overpowered...

US Expands Nigeria Travel Warning, Allows Embassy Staff to Leave Abuja

Kingsley Oyong Akam10 April 2026

The United States has urged its citizens to reconsider travel to Nigeria and authorised the departure of non‑emergency U.S. government employees and their families from the embassy in Abuja, citing worsening security conditions in Africa’s most populous nation. The embassy said separately that it had closed for visa appointments, but American citizen services were available...

Djibouti’s Guelleh Expected to Win Sixth Term After Age Limits Lifted

The Credibility News10 April 2026

East Africa’s Djibouti is set to vote for a president on Friday, with incumbent Ismaël Omar Guelleh expected to extend his 27‑year rule after parliament removed age limits that would have barred him from standing again. The small but strategically located country — with a population of less than one million — lies along the...

Starmer and Trump Discuss Military Options for Strait of Hormuz

The Credibility News10 April 2026

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said that he discussed military capabilities and the logistics of moving vessels through the Strait of Hormuz when he spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump a day earlier. “We’ve been pulling together a coalition of countries … working on a political, diplomatic plan, but also looking at military capabilities...

Pope Leo Embarks on 10‑Day Africa Tour to Spotlight Continent’s Needs

Kingsley Oyong Akam10 April 2026

Pope Leo leaves on Monday for a visit to four countries in Africa, in an ambitious tour to urge global leaders to address the needs of the continent where more than a fifth of the world’s Catholics live — his first major overseas trip of 2026. Over 10 days, from April 13 to 23, Leo...

UK Visa and Immigration Fees Rise from 9 April 2025: Full Breakdown and What It Means for Applicants

Kingsley Oyong Akam10 April 2026

The UK Home Office has updated its immigration and nationality fees, with most charges increasing from 9 April 2025. These changes aim to ensure the migration and borders system is largely funded by those who use it, rather than by the UK taxpayer. The fee rises are generally moderate — around 6 to 7 per...

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