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Niger Launches Investigation After Attack on Tahoua Air Base
Authorities in Niger say investigations are ongoing following an attack on Air Base 401 located at the airport in Tahoua. The assault occurred...
Mali Establishes National Observatory to Advance Peace and Reconciliation
The transitional government of Mali has launched a new national body aimed at strengthening peace and reconciliation efforts across the country. President Assimi...
Liberia–Guinea Border Tensions Rise After Soldiers Cross Into Disputed Area
Tensions are rising along the border between Liberia and Guinea after reports that Guinean soldiers crossed into Liberian territory in Lofa County and...
Chimamanda Adichie Joins Global Campaign for Luxury Brand Bvlgari
Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has been featured in a new international campaign by Italian luxury fashion house Bvlgari. Adichie appears in...
Congo’s 82 Year Old President Set to Extend Four Decades in Power
President Denis Sassou Nguesso of the Republic of the Congo appears poised to extend his long rule as the country heads into another...
Congo Football Chief and Family Sentenced to Life Over Misuse of FIFA Funds
A court in Brazzaville has sentenced the president of the Congolese Football Federation and members of his family to life imprisonment after they...
Ghana Moves Ahead With New Gold Royalty System Despite Global Pressure
The government of Ghana is pushing forward with a new gold royalty regime designed to increase state revenue from the country’s booming mining...
U.S. Warns of Possible Terror Plot Targeting Embassy, Schools in Nigeria
The United States government has issued a security alert warning of a possible terrorist threat targeting American facilities and schools in Nigeria. The...
Niger Government Sanctions Mining Firms, Refuses Oil Permit Renewal
The government of Niger has taken firm action against several mining and energy companies, terminating agreements and refusing to renew exploration permits over...
Burkina Faso Army Recaptures Towns Held by Militants for Seven Years
The armed forces of Burkina Faso say they have regained control of several towns that had been under militant control for years following...
Ghana Seeks Stronger Trade and Investment Relations With Nigeria
Ghana is pushing for deeper trade and investment cooperation with Nigeria as both countries look to expand economic opportunities across West Africa. Officials...
Peter Obi Donates ₦60 Million to Support Nigerian Universities
Former Anambra State governor and presidential candidate Peter Obi has donated ₦60 million to two Nigerian universities as part of his continued support...