Niger Army Kills Boko Haram Leader In Lake Chad Operation
The Nigerien army announced Thursday that it has killed a senior Boko Haram commander, dealing a significant blow to the jihadist group’s operations...
Autopsy Conducted on Alino Faso as Burkina Faso Rejects Côte d’Ivoire Suicide Narrative
Burkinabe justice officials have confirmed that they have performed an autopsy on the body of Alain Christophe Traoré, known as Alino Faso, whose...
African Leaders Say Talks Focus on Visas and Trade, But Yield to U.S. Pressure to Accept Deportees
Uganda has announced that it will ”temporarily” accept migrants deported from the United States, joining a growing list of African governments aligning with...
Senegal Condemns U.S. Sanctions on ICC Judges, Demands Withdrawal
The Government of Senegal has condemned the United States’ decision to impose sanctions on four judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC), including...
Senegal Knocks Out Nigeria’s D’Tigers in AfroBasket Quarter-Final Clash
Nigeria’s hopes of reclaiming the AfroBasket title suffered a major blow on Wednesday as D’Tigers crashed out of the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket Championship...
Putin Appoints Viktor Voropayev As Russian Ambassador To Niger, Embassy To Reopen After 33-Year Hiatus
Russian President Vladimir Putin has appointed Viktor Sergeyevich Voropayev as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Niger,...
Nigeria: There’s No Legal Basis For Seizure of Osun Local Government Allocation – Adeleke Tells APC-Led FG
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has called on President Bola Tinubu and the Federal Government to immediately release withheld local government allocations...
Mali’s Supreme Court Orders Detention Of Former Prime Minister Choguel Maïga
Mali’s Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the detention of former transitional government leader Choguel Maïga. The former prime minister is facing charges of...
Niger Ends Intelligence Partnership with Morocco Over Suspected French Infiltration
Niger authorities have suspended an intelligence-sharing agreement with Morocco, citing suspicions of French infiltration and a lack of operational effectiveness. The decision, taken...
Mali Signs Cooperation Agreement With UAE To Strengthen Economic And Trade Ties
Mali and the United Arab Emirates have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen bilateral relations through the signing of a cooperation agreement that spans...
Ghana: President Mahama Grants Amnesty to 998 Prisoners
President John Mahama has granted amnesty to 998 prisoners serving various sentences across the country’s prisons. The decision, announced in a statement by...
US Mission In Nigeria Requires Five-Year Social Media History From Visa Applicants
The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced a new requirement for all non-immigrant visa applicants, mandating the disclosure of social media accounts...