Ghana Revokes Small-Scale Mining Licences Issued After 2024 Elections To Combat Illegal Mining
The Ghanaian government has revoked all small-scale mining licences issued after the December 7, 2024, general elections as part of efforts to combat...
Gabon Repays $29.8 Million Debt to World Bank
The government announced that Gabon has fully repaid its debt to the World Bank, amounting to 17.9 billion FCFA ($29.8 million). According to...
“We Are No Longer in a War Against Terrorism, But a War of Independence” – President Traoré
On Thursday, Burkina Faso President Captain Ibrahim Traoré stated that the country is engaged in a “war of independence” rather than a conventional...
Nigerien Army Rescues 50 Migrants Stranded in Desert Near Libyan Border
The Nigerien army has rescued 50 migrants, including 20 women and 12 children, who were stranded in the desert near the country’s northern...
NYSC Threatens Corps Member Over Viral Video Calling Tinubu Terrible President
A serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, identified as Raye, has found herself under fire from NYSC officials after posting a viral...
ICYMI: Following U.S. Threat of Sanctions Over Christian Killings, Tinubu Invites Catholic Bishops, Speaks on Insecurity
President Bola Tinubu on Friday met with the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) in Abuja, where he dismissed concerns about religious bias...
ICYMI: Niger Expels 3 Chinese Oil Executives, Shuts Down Chinese-Owned Hotel In Niamey
According to local media and official sources, The Nigerien government expelled three Chinese oil company executives and revoked the operating licence of a...
Pfizer Shuts Down Commercial Operations in Nigeria, Lays Off Employees
Global pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has shut down its commercial operations in Nigeria, rendering its commercial employees redundant, according to internal company correspondence obtained...
President Mahama Arrives in Niger After Visit to Mali, Continues Tour of Sahel States
The President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, accompanied by a high-level delegation, arrived in Niamey on Sunday for a friendship...
Burkina Faso Seizes and Destroys Over 14 Tons of Spoiled Fish in Operation to Ensure Food Safety
Authorities in Burkina Faso have seized and destroyed 14.7 tons of fish unfit for consumption in an operation carried out on March 7,...
Niger Govt Launches Feasibility Study for 5,200 MW Coal Project to Boost Energy Sovereignty, Reduce Reliance on Nigeria
The Nigerien government has launched feasibility study activities for the Salkadamna coal complex, a 5,200 MW energy project in the Tahoua region. The...
Malian Authorities Arrest 6 for Corruption in Djenné Power Plant Project
Malian authorities have arrested six individuals concerning corruption and financial misconduct related to the Djenné Power Plant Project. Investigating Judge Rachelle Dembélé of...