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Niger Army Arrests Militants in Counter-Terrorism Operation in Tillaberi Region
The Nigerien Armed Forces have successfully carried out a major counter-terrorism operation in the western Tillaberi region, a hotspot of growing jihadist activity in...
Foreign Powers Seeking to Push One CSS Member State to Betray the Others – Captain Traoré Warns
Captain Ibrahim Traoré, President of Burkina Faso, has accused foreign powers of attempting to destabilise the Confederation of Sahel States (CSS) by pressuring...
Again, New Terrorist Group ‘Mahmuda’ Strikes: One Killed, Houses Burnt in Kwara Community Attack
Fresh fears of insecurity gripped Karongi town in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State on Sunday as suspected members of a new...
Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’: US Senator Proposes Increasing Tax on Money Sent Home by Migrants to 15%
United States Senator Eric Schmitt is pushing for a much higher tax on money sent abroad by migrants. On Monday, the Missouri Republican...
Rwanda Withdraws from Economic Community of Central African States Over Dispute with DR Congo
Rwanda has withdrawn from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), accusing the regional body of siding with the Democratic Republic of...
Highlife Icon Mike Ejeagha Dies at 95, Tributes Pour In Across Nigeria
Renowned highlife musician and folklorist Mike Ejeagha has died at the age of 95. He reportedly passed away on Friday evening at the...
Mali Takes Over Once-Leading Morila Gold Mine for $1 in Bid to Revive Production
The Malian government has officially taken over Société des Mines de Morila SA, once one of the country’s most productive gold mines, following...
Malian Customs Seize Over 100 Kilogrammes of Cocaine in Major Operation
Malian customs officials seized more than 100 kilogrammes of pure cocaine on Thursday in a major anti-drug operation carried out by the Mobile...
Youth-Led Protests Erupt in Togo Against Government Corruption, Abuse of Power, and Repression on President’s Birthday
On June 6, coinciding with President Faure Gnassingbé’s birthday, youth-led protests erupted across the capital and towns in Togo. The protests were sparked...
Chad Suspends Visas for US Citizens in Response to Trump’s Recent Travel Ban
Chad has announced the suspension of visa issuance to United States citizens, in a retaliatory move against a new U.S. travel ban signed...
Ghana Places INTERPOL Red Notice on Former Finance Minister Ofori-Atta
Interpol has issued a Red Notice for Ghana’s former finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, who is wanted for abuse of public office and corruption....
Tinubu’s Silence on Son’s Use of Presidential Jet Draws Contrast with Mongolian PM’s Resignation
President Bola Tinubu has been criticised over the apparent misuse of state resources following an incident where his son, Seyi Tinubu, was seen...