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The military spokesperson for the M23 rebel group, Willy Ngoma, was killed in an army drone strike in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday, two senior rebel officials, a regional diplomat, and a Western adviser to the government said. The attack happened near Rubaya, in North Kivu, at around 3 a.m. (0100 GMT), and came after several days of sustained drone attacks on the area by the Congolese army, one of the senior M23 officials said Rubaya is a strategic coltan-mining hub that produces around 15% of the world’s supply, making it a key financial stronghold for the M23…

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday appointed Pekka Haavisto from Finland as his new personal envoy for Sudan, according to a statement. Haavisto succeeds Ramtane Lamamra from Algeria, whom the statement said Guterres “is grateful for his dedication and commitment to peace efforts in Sudan.” It said Haavisto brings extensive experience in politics and international affairs, as he served as the foreign minister of Finland from 2019 to 2023 and is currently a member of the Finnish parliament. “The new Personal Envoy has broad experience in mediation and negotiation processes in the Horn of Africa region and in the Middle…

When edtech company Preply became a unicorn earlier this year, employees in its Kyiv office celebrated with cake — because that’s what you do, even in the middle of a war. In the four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of their country, Ukrainian startups have done more than survive: they are still building and growing. Preply, for instance, will use the proceeds of its latest round to hire some 100 engineers across its global teams — including in Ukraine, where one-third of its engineering staff is based. Preply is one example among many. Defense tech has grabbed the most attention,…

Sycophancy has become one of the most corrosive forces in Nigeria’s governance architecture. It has seeped into the corridors of power, distorting judgment, silencing truth, and replacing honest counsel with calculated praise. When leaders are insulated from reality by those who profit from flattery, the nation pays the price. Across all levels of government, a troubling pattern persists: leaders surrounded not by courageous advisers, but by applause merchants. These praise singers elevate political optics above public interest. They suppress inconvenient truths, amplify propaganda, and create an illusion of performance while citizens endure harsh realities. One must ask: What business does…

The Debt Management Office (DMO) offered ₦800 billion across three reopened instruments, 17.95% FGN JUN 2032, 19.89% FGN MAY 2033 and 19.00% FGN JAN 2034, ₦100 billion lower than the previous auction size. Total subscription printed at ₦2.69 trillion, 19.56 percent higher than the prior auction, indicating sustained liquidity and aggressive institutional participation. The bid-to-offer ratio settled at 3.37x. Despite the strong demand, the DMO allotted ₦524.27 billion, significantly below total bids received and lower than the ₦1.68 trillion allotted at the previous sale. The selective allotment resulted in a final bid-to-cover ratio of 5.15x, reflecting disciplined issuance amid tightening…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has explained why it has yet to charge the former Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, to court, despite his three-day interrogation. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that El-Rufai was held in EFCC’s custody for two nights, from Feb. 16 to Feb. 18, over corruption allegations levelled against him. A source close to the commission told NAN that the former governor was still under investigation by the commission, hence he could not be charged in court yet. The source said the commission would not rush to court over the grievous…

Beninoise club, Jeunesse Sportive de Pobè have appointed Tunde Sanni as their new head coach, DAILY POST reports. Sanni managed Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Kwara United at the start of the season. He was sacked by the Ilorin club following their poor start to the season. Sanni boasts a solid resume, having guided Kwara United to the President Federation Cup title last year. His arrival increases the number of Nigerian tacticians in the Beninoise top-flight with former Super Eagles assistant coach Salisu Yusuf already in charge of Coton FC. Sanni also worked with Abia Warriors as assistant coach in…