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Niger Transitional Govt. Frees 49 Political and Military Figures, Ex-President Bazoum Remains in Detention
Niger’s Transitional Government announced on Tuesday that it had released 49 individuals, including former government ministers, military officers, and political figures, in line...
Ghana’s Inflation Falls to 22.4% in March, Lowest in Four Months
Ghana’s annual inflation rate eased for the third straight month, reaching 22.4 per cent in March. It dropped from 23.1 per cent in...
Nigerian U.S. Embassy and ICIR Cancel Training on “Foreign Influence” in Nigeria After WAW’s Report, Trump’s Foreign Policy Shift
A controversial U.S.-funded media training programme in Nigeria through the International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR), which was designed to shape narratives against...
CSS Ministers Head to Moscow for Strategic Consultations with Russia
The foreign ministers of the Confederation of Sahel States (CSS), comprising Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, are set to visit Moscow for the...
DR Congo, M23 Rebels to Hold First Direct Talks in Qatar on 9 April
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and M23 rebels will hold their first direct talks on 9 April in Doha, Qatar. According to...
CAF U-17 Nations Cup: Golden Eaglets Absent as Morocco Thrash Uganda in Opener
The TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations is underway in Morocco, and the host nation made a resounding statement last night with a...
N’Golo Kanté Donates Multi-million Medical Centre in Mali to Cater to Women and Children
French international footballer N’Golo Kanté has invested $5 million—equivalent to more than 3 billion CFA francs—into constructing a state-of-the-art medical centre in Mali,...
Petrol Prices Soar Past ₦930/Litre, May Hit ₦1,000 Without Naira-for-Crude Deal Extension
In the past days, petrol prices have surged from approximately N860 per litre to over N930 per litre, with industry players warning that...
Non-state Militia Attacks Worsen in Benue and Neighbouring Eha-Amufu, Enugu; Residents Condemn Government Silence
Herdsmen attacks and insecurity are worsening in Benue and neighbouring Enugu State, leaving communities devastated and residents displaced. In response, thousands of enraged...
CSS Imposes 0.5% Import Tariff On Goods From ECOWAS Member States
The Confederation of Sahel States (CSS), comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, has announced the introduction of a 0.5 per cent tariff on...
Niger Withdraws from Lake Chad Military Force, to Focus on Internal Security
Niger has withdrawn from the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), a regional military coalition fighting Islamist insurgents in the Lake Chad Basin. The...
Malian Military Reports Success in Joint CSS Operation Against Terrorists
The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) have announced major successes in ongoing counterterrorism operations. The offensive was carried out by the Confederation of the...