Dambe sport in Nigeria‘s Kano state

In tonight's edition, Ousmane Sonko slams the French military presence in Senegal, saying that the foreign military bases are incompatible with the country's sovereignty.

The International Court of Justice has convened to hear a case filed by South Africa, which accuses Israel of continuing what South Africa describes as "genocide" in Gaza.

The naira recorded its first appreciation against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market after weeks of depreciation. Analysts say the decline is due to decline in dollar liquidity in the official market. Dipo Ajayi, the Head, Fixed Income and FX at Chapel Hill Denham Securities, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion.

Elon Musk announces plans to charge new X users for basic functions

In today's fast-paced world, stress has become a constant companion for many of us. But did you know that this stress can take a toll on our health, especially our blood pressure? Hypertension, or high blood pressure, occurs when the force of blood against the walls of your arteries is consistently too high. This puts strain on your heart and blood vessels, increasing your risk of serious health problems. Here is how to manage it.

"Unfortunately the condition continues to be very serious due to the complicated nature of the wounds, but we all want to believe firmly that we will succeed in managing the situation," said Kalinak, who also serves as deputy prime minister