Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Launch Regional Criminal Court to Tackle War Crimes and Human Rights Abuses
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—members of the Confederation of Sahel States (CSS), have officially announced the creation of the Sahel Regional Criminal and...
CSS States May Boycott UEMOA Over Alleged Obstruction of Power Rotation by President Ouattara
Tensions are rising within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) ahead of its ministerial meeting scheduled for July 11, as the...
Malian Court Jails Former Minister Cissoko Over Presidential Jet Scandal; Others Sentenced in Absentia
The Special Assize Court in Bamako has delivered its long-awaited verdict on Tuesday in the high-profile case surrounding the controversial acquisition of a...
From APC Chairman to Aviation Boss: Ganduje’s ‘Health’ Resignation Clears Path for FAAN Appointment by Tinubu
Former Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has officially assumed his new role as Chairman of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority...
UAE Imposes Stricter Visa Rules on Nigerians Hours After U.S. New Visa Entry Limits
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced new visa restrictions just hours after the United States unveiled tougher non-immigrant visa rules for Nigerian...
Nigerian Govt Opens Exclusive Passport Office for Senior Officials as Nigerians Endure Delays
The Nigerian Federal Government inaugurated a new passport front office in Abuja on Tuesday, exclusively for senior public officials. At the same time,...
U.S. Embassy in Nigeria Begins Mandatory Social Media Checks for Visa Applicants
The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced a new visa requirement mandating that all applicants for F, M, and J nonimmigrant visas...
Mali Hosts Inaugural CSS Games, Welcomes Over 500 Athletes from Member States
The President of Mali, Colonel Assimi Goïta, welcomed the ambassadors of the inaugural Sahel States Games at the Koulouba Palace on July 3....
Confederation of Sahel States Launches Alliance for Agricultural Seed Sovereignty
The Confederation of Sahel States (CSS), comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, has officially launched the Alliance of Agricultural Seed Producers of the...
Football: Legendary Nigerian Goalkeeper Peter Rufai Passes Away at 61
Legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, is dead. Fondly known by fans as Dodo Mayana, the iconic shot-stopper passed away on Thursday morning...
Reactions as Malian National Transition Council Member Detained in Côte d’Ivoire Amid Diplomatic Tension
The arrest of Mamadou Hawa Gassama, a prominent member of Mali’s National Transitional Council (CNT), by Ivorian authorities has sparked a new wave...
Niger Authorities Destroy Over $714,000 Worth of Illicit Drugs in Major Anti-Trafficking Operation
Niger authorities have destroyed record quantity of illicit drugs worth more than 420m CFA francs ($714,000 approximately) during a public ceremony held on...