Fact Check: Viral Video of 16 Girls Rescued from Human Traffickers in South Africa is From 2016 Misleading Social Media Claims Circulate Old News as Recent Event A viral video claiming to show a recent human trafficking rescue in South Africa actually documents a 2016 incident Key Facts: A TikTokContinue Reading
SAA Hit by Significant Cyberattack, Disrupting Internal Operations South African Airways (SAA) has confirmed a major cyberattack that disrupted its internal operational systems, prompting the airline to appoint independent digital forensic investigators. Cyberattack Disrupts SAA Systems The cyberattack, which began on Saturday, temporarily disrupted access to SAA’s website, mobile application,Continue Reading
Human Rights Group Condemns Aerial Bombardment in Old Fangak, South Sudan This photo was taken after a joint SSPDF and UPDF carried out air attacks in Jonglei State’s Old Fangak. Photo: MSF/Reuters SSIAHR Issues Strong Condemnation of Civilian Targeting May 5, 2025 – The South Sudan International Advocacy for HumanContinue Reading
Reps Urge FG to Strengthen Security Operations Across Nigeria The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to intensify security operations nationwide and implement measures to safeguard military personnel and civilians amid rising security concerns. Key Demand from Lawmakers During a session on Tuesday, lawmakers emphasized the needContinue Reading
Over 100 Rhinos Poached in South Africa in First Quarter of 2025 More than 100 rhinos were killed in South Africa due to poaching during the first three months of 2025, according to the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment. Rhino Poaching Statistics in South Africa The latest figures revealContinue Reading
Drone Strikes Cause Complete Power Outage in Sudan’s Port Sudan Major Infrastructure Targeted in Escalating Conflict Port Sudan – A series of drone strikes has crippled critical infrastructure in Sudan’s strategic coastal city of Port Sudan, causing a complete power outage and disrupting essential services across the region. Key TargetsContinue Reading
EFCC Denies Giving Reason for VeryDarkMan’s Arrest, Calls Reports “Fake News” EFCC denies making comment on VeryDarMan’s arrest. Photo Credit: @officialEFCC/Source: Twitter The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied reports that it provided reasons for arresting controversial social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM).Continue Reading
Bandits Ambush and Kill 10 Hunters in Bauchi State Violent Attack in Mansur Forest Leaves Multiple Dead At least 10 hunters were killed in a brutal ambush by armed bandits in Mansur Forest, located in the Duguri/Gwana Districts of Alkaleri Local Government Area, Bauchi State, on Sunday. The victims, comprisingContinue Reading
Nigerian Correctional Service Denies Claims of Poor Inmate Feeding NCoS Dismisses Reports as Misleading The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has strongly refuted recent claims that inmates across custodial centers in Nigeria are poorly fed, describing such reports as false and misleading. The Service, through its National Spokesman, Abubakar Umar, statedContinue Reading
Sudanese Women Journalists Face Systematic Targeting Amid Ongoing War Press Freedom Under Attack as Conflict Enters Third Year Khartoum, May 3, 2025 – Sudanese women journalists continue to pay a heavy price as the conflict between the national army and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) enters its third year. According toContinue Reading