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Assimi Goïta Places AES at the Core of Mali’s New Foreign Policy Strategy
Mali’s transitional president, Assimi Goïta, has formally placed the Confederation of the Alliance of Sahel States at the centre of the country’s foreign...
Nigeria’s New Electoral Act Grants Voting Rights to Prisoners
Nigeria’s newly signed Electoral Act contains a provision that extends voting rights to prisoners, marking a significant development in the country’s democratic framework....
Tunji-Ojo Says Interior Ministry Received Zero Capital Budget Releases in 2024 and 2025
Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has disclosed that his ministry received no capital budget releases for two consecutive fiscal years, covering 2024...
Ghana Releases Identity of Russian Man Accused of Secretly Filming Women
Authorities in Ghana have formally identified a 36-year-old Russian national, Vladislav Luilkov, as the man at the centre of a growing criminal investigation...
Malian Army Says Dozens of Militants Killed in Airstrikes in Segou Region
Mali’s armed forces say they have killed about twenty suspected militants during coordinated airstrikes in the central part of the country, as military...
Nigeria Approves 33 New Universities While Education Quality and Jobs Remain in Crisis
Nigeria has approved 33 new universities, bringing the total number of sanctioned higher education institutions to 309 nationwide. The move, authorised by the...
Gabon Suspends Social Media “Until Further Notice” Amid Rising Unrest
Gabon’s media regulator has announced the suspension of social media platforms nationwide, saying online content has fuelled division and threatened national stability. The...
Niger’s Tiani Visits Algeria in Bid to Strengthen Ties and Revive Key Projects
Abdourahamane Tiani, Niger’s head of state, is on an official visit to Algeria as part of efforts to repair diplomatic relations and deepen...
Niger’s Tiani Accuses France of Plotting Attack on Niamey Military Base
Niger’s head of state, General Abdourahamane Tiani, has renewed his accusations against France, claiming that French authorities were behind an attack targeting the...
Governor Lawal Says Zamfara Missed Out on Palliatives for Not Being APC
Dauda Lawal, the governor of Zamfara State, has alleged that his administration has not received federal palliative funds because he is not a...
Tinubu Government Holds Back ₦130 Billion as Osun Teachers and Retirees Starve for a Year
Across several communities in Osun State, the past year has been marked not by routine public service but by unpaid salaries, mounting debts,...
Ghana Begins Boundary Pillar Project Along Côte d’Ivoire Border
Ghana has announced plans to begin construction of boundary pillars along its border with Côte d’Ivoire, a move aimed at strengthening border demarcation...