Yemen’s Houthi Drone Strike Temporarily Shuts Down Southern Israel’s Ramon Airport
A drone launched from Yemen by the Houthi movement struck southern Israel on Sunday, hitting Ramon International Airport near the Red Sea city of Eilat...
Category : Power
Eric Mutai Impeachment: Light Moment as Kericho MCA Admits to Being Dishonest Witness
The impeachment proceedings against Kericho Governor Dr. Eric Mutai took an unexpected twist when one of the county assembly members (MCAs) admitted to giving dishonest...
Alaafin, Ooni, and the Politics of Yoruba Paramountcy: History, Manipulation, and the Contest of Narratives
The question of Yoruba paramountcy has been a recurring theme in Nigeria’s history, igniting debates between tradition, colonial inventions, and modern political distortions. At the...
The Silent Fine Print of U.S. Visas: Why Nigerians Must Pay Attention to Social Media Disclosure
When Nigerians speak about the challenges of securing a United States visa, conversations often dwell on interview outcomes, financial documentation, or travel history. Yet, quietly...
VP Chiwenga commends role of higher institutions in human capital development
VICE President General (Rtd) Dr Constantino Chiwenga has underscored the nexus between education and development, commending higher learning institutions for their contribution to human capital...
President Mnangagwa hails ZDF as pillars of peace, security, and development
THE Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, says the nation will never compromise on its legitimate interests and freedom, hence the need...
From Foyer to Shadow: Political Tensions Escalate in a White House Redecoration Saga
In a move that has reignited political fault lines, President Donald Trump has quietly orchestrated the removal of former President Barack Obama’s official portrait from...
Speaker Mudenda advocates for digital legislative reform and global peace
THE Speaker of the National Assembly, Advocate Jacob Mudenda, addressed the World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Geneva, Switzerland, where he called for stronger...
The Cost of Democracy: Is Africa Paying Too Much for a Borrowed System?”
In the heart of Africa’s post-colonial journey lies a paradox — the promise of democracy and the price it extracts. The continent has, for decades,...
Forgotten in Service, Abandoned in Retirement: Nigerian Police Retirees Cry Out Over Pension and Allowance Neglect
In what has become a familiar scene of governmental neglect and systemic failure, retired officers of the Nigerian Police Force have once again taken to...
Zimbabwe unveils global investment drive in Japan
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa says Zimbabwe remains open to investment, trade, and partnerships focused on sustainable growth and mutual benefit. The Head of State was speaking...
Editorial Farewell
On behalf of the 1stAfrika.com staff, contributors, and global editorial board, we extend our deepest condolences to the family of the late former Head of...