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Senegal Holds “Sovereign Right” Over Debt Strategy as IMF Mission Concludes
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reaffirmed that Senegal retains full sovereignty in determining how it handles its debt burden, after a mission...
Gabon Court Hands 20-Year Sentences to Ex-First Lady and Her Son
A special criminal court in Libreville has sentenced Sylvia Bongo Ondimba and her son Noureddin Bongo Valentin to 20 years in prison after...
Niger: National Guard Organizes Blood Donation Drive to Support Health Services
The National Guard of Niger (GNN) launched a major blood donation campaign to help meet the country’s urgent medical needs. The initiative took...
Mali Hosts First International Defense and Security Exhibition in Bamako
Mali has launched the first-ever International Defence and Security Exhibition of Bamako (BAMEX 2025), a major event that will bring together military, industrial,...
Mali: Press Union Chief Danté Condemns French Media “Manipulations”
The President of Mali’s Maison de la Presse, Bandiougou Danté, has strongly criticised what he described as falsehoods and manipulations spread by certain...
Tinubu Warns Against Misinformation, Sparking Debate Over Possible Social Media Restrictions
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigerians to be cautious about spreading misinformation online, warning that social media, while empowering, has also accelerated...
FCT Minister Knocked Off in Clash with Naval Officer
A Nigerian Navy Officer confronted the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and restricted him from accessing a property in the nation’s capital, sparking widespread...
Peter Obi Condemns Unpaid Allowances for Super Eagles, Calls It “Disgraceful”
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticised the federal government over reports that the Super Eagles are being owed allowances, describing the situation...
Niger: General Tiani Warns of French Military Presence in Benin
Niger’s head of state and leader of the CNSP, General Abdourahamane Tiani, has raised concerns over the reported presence of French troops in...
Mali: Schools Reopen Gradually After Two-Week Suspension
Classes have resumed across Bamako and several regions of Mali after a two-week suspension caused by fuel shortages linked to a blockade imposed...
Mali: President Goïta Launches Landmark Hospital Development Programme
President Assimi Goïta has unveiled an ambitious national initiative to transform Mali’s healthcare system. Launched on November 10, 2025, the Presidential Emergency Hospital...
Morocco Hosts CAF Awards as FIFA Introduces Peace Prize at World Cup Draw
Football’s biggest names are gearing up for a November filled with celebration and symbolism as Africa and the wider world prepare to honour...