Niger: National Committee Proposes Five-Year Transition to Civilian Rule, Recommends Naming Tchiani President
A consultative body appointed by Niger’s junta has proposed a five-year transition to civilian rule and the possibility of military leaders contesting elections....
Tanzania Overtakes Nigeria as Africa’s Second-Largest Maize Producer – Without GMOs
Tanzania has officially surpassed Nigeria to become Africa’s second-largest maise producer. The country recorded an output of 11.7 million tonnes in the 2023/24...
Barrick Gold Agrees to $438 Million Deal to Restart Mining in Mali, Report Says
Barrick Gold has agreed to pay $438 million to settle its long-running conflict with the Malian government. The Canadian mining company has reportedly...
Nigeria Sues Binance, Demands $81.5 Billion for Economic Losses and Back Taxes
The Nigerian government has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to order Binance Holdings Limited to pay $79.5 billion in damages for...
US Mission in Nigeria Assures ‘Comprehensive Monitoring’ in Response to Boko Haram Funding Allegations
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria has issued a vague statement following public outrage over allegations that American aid funds have been funnelled to...
Nigeria’s Inflation Drops to 24.48% After CPI Rebasing, Hardship Persists
Nigeria’s inflation rate fell to 24.48 per cent in January 2025 from 34.80 per cent in December 2024. The National Bureau of Statistics...
Commuters Say Niger Republic Has Begun Restricting Travellers with Only ECOWAS Passport
Niger Republic has started imposing restrictions on Nigerians using the ECOWAS passport, requiring a valid international passport for entry. The restriction follows its...
DR Congo: M23 Rebels Seize Control of Bukavu, Capital of South Kivu, Including Governor’s Office
M23 rebels have reportedly taken control of Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province after Congolese troops withdrew from the city. The armed...
Congressman Discloses that U.S. Aid Funds Boko Haram, Taliban, and Other Terrorist Groups
Representative Scott Perry, a Republican from Pennsylvania, has revealed that billions of dollars in U.S. aid have been used to fund terrorist groups,...
Trump Suspends Funding for CIA Regime Change Cutout NED
The Trump administration has suspended funding for the National Endowment for Democracy (NED). This US-funded organisation has reportedly been involved in political activism...
Ghana’s President Orders Probe into 81,000 Ghost Names on Payroll
Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has ordered an investigation into the National Service Authority (NSA) operations after a headcount uncovered 81,000 suspected ghost...
Obi Studies Indonesia’s Economic, Electoral, and Governance Model on Five-Day Visit
Peter Obi has shared more details about his recent visit to Indonesia, where he studied the country’s economic progress and governance structures. He...