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Confederation of Sahel States Condemns US Armed Attack on Venezuela
The Confederation of Sahel States, known by its French acronym AES, has issued a strong condemnation of the recent armed operation carried out...
Burkina Faso Holds First Council of Ministers of 2026
The first Council of Ministers of the year 2026 was held on Thursday, January 8, under the leadership of His Excellency Captain Ibrahim...
Oxford English Dictionary Adds Nigerian Words Reflecting Global Culture
The Oxford English Dictionary has added a range of Nigerian words and expressions in its latest update, reflecting the influence of Nigerian language...
Former Ghanaian Finance Minister Detained by US Immigration Authorities
Ken Ofori-Atta, the former finance minister of Ghana, has been detained by United States immigration authorities over concerns about his legal status in...
Rivers State Assembly Initiates Impeachment Proceedings Against Governor and Deputy
The Rivers State House of Assembly has begun impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu. The assembly alleges...
Ghana to Host 2026 African Athletics Championships
Ghana has officially been named the host country for the 2026 African Athletics Championships. The event will take place at the University of...
Côte d’Ivoire Thrash Burkina Faso to Seal AFCON 2025 Quarter-Final Spot
Côte d’Ivoire confirmed their place in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a commanding 3-0 victory over Burkina Faso...
Benin and Niger Relations Deteriorate Further as Diplomatic Expulsions Escalate
Diplomatic relations between Benin and Niger have sharply deteriorated following a series of reciprocal expulsions and the suspension of embassy activities. Benin authorities...
Nigerian Air Force Confirms Crash of CH-4 Combat Drone in Niger State
The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed that one of its CH-4 combat drones crashed during a routine operation in Kontagora Forest, Niger State,...
Mali Survive Shootout Against Tunisia, Set Up Senegal Showdown
Mali advanced to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Tunisia in a tense penalty shootout, setting up a high-stakes...
Nigerian Banks Shut Down 229 Branches as Cost Pressures and Digital Shift Deepen
Nigeria’s banking sector has witnessed a significant contraction, with commercial banks shutting down a combined 229 branches across the country, reflecting rising operational...
How America Uses Drug Charges to Control Oil and Allies — Jailing Maduro, Burying Tinubu’s Files
The image could not be starker. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, flown into New York under heavy guard, now sits in a federal cell...