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Bandits Demand ₦3.8 Billion for Abducted Kwara Worshippers — Is the Nigerian Government Quietly Negotiating With Terrorists?
Kwara State is reeling after armed men stormed a Christ Apostolic Church in the quiet community of Eruku, killing several people and abducting...
Russia Steps In to Support Mali Amid Nationwide Fuel Shortages
Russia has begun providing direct support to Mali as the country struggles with fuel shortages that have disrupted transport, power supply and economic...
Niger Suspends More Than 320 NGOs in Niamey Over Financial Reporting Violations
Authorities in Niger have suspended the activities of more than 320 non-governmental organisations and development associations operating in the capital, Niamey. The decision...
Senegal Moves to Clear Backlog of Over 2,400 Malian Containers at Dakar Port
Senegalese authorities have announced steps to resolve a major logistical bottleneck after more than 2,400 containers belonging to Malian operators became stranded at...
Another School Attack in Niger State as Terrorists Kidnap Students and Staff, Days After Kebbi Abductions
In the early hours of Friday morning, terrorists invaded St. Mary’s Private Catholic Secondary School in Papiri, located in Agwara Local Government Area...
Côte d’Ivoire Faces Early Cocoa Season Slowdown
Côte d’Ivoire, the world’s top cocoa producer, is facing a worrying start to the 2025/26 season. In October, cocoa grinding dropped by 25.4...
Hakimi and Chebbak Lead Morocco’s Unforgettable CAF Awards Sweep
Morocco enjoyed a triumphant night at the 2025 CAF Awards in Rabat, taking home several of the continent’s biggest honours. The headline moment...
Gabon Signs Landmark Climate Deal to Protect the Congo Basin
Gabon has entered a new phase in its environmental strategy after signing a landmark climate finance deal to protect a vast portion of...
Niger Launches 60 Billion CFA Agro-Industrial Centre in Maradi
Niger has announced a significant agricultural investment that authorities say will strengthen food security and transform rural production. The head of the ruling...
Tinubu Demanded Jonathan’s Resignation in 2014—Why Is He Still in Office While Schoolgirls Are Kidnapped and Violence Spreads Nationwide?
The presidency of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is going through one of its most severe moments as the worsening insecurity, controversies surrounding governance,...
Congo Extends Minerals Trade Ban in Conflict Zones as Pressure Mounts on Global Supply Chains
The Democratic Republic of Congo has extended its ban on the trade of minerals from dozens of artisanal mining sites in the country’s...
Benin Extends Presidential Term to Seven Years in Major Constitutional Overhaul
Benin has approved a sweeping constitutional reform that extends the presidential mandate from five to seven years, marking one of the most significant...