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Nigeria: Aviation Unions Threaten Strike, Airspace Shutdown On Friday Over Unpaid Salaries
Nigeria’s airspace may face a complete shutdown by Friday following a joint strike notice issued by major aviation unions over unpaid salary adjustments....
Mali Receives New Military Equipment To Strengthen National Defence
Mali has received a new shipment of military equipment for the Armed Forces of Mali (FAMa). The delivery, which arrived in the capital,...
Burkina Faso Launches National Prison Labor Program to Reduce Sentences and Promote Reintegration
Burkina Faso has launched the National Initiative for Community Service Work (TIG), a programme offering eligible inmates reduced sentences in exchange for labour-intensive...
Nigeria Imported 71% of Petrol in May–June, Undermining Domestic Refinery Potential
Nigeria imported more than 71 per cent of its petrol in May and June 2025, despite the operational status of local refineries, including...
Ghana Increases Cocoa Producer Price To $5,040 Per Tonne, Up from $3,100
The Government of Ghana, under the leadership of President John Mahama, has announced a substantial increase in the producer price of cocoa for...
President Traoré Marks Burkina Faso’s 65th Independence Anniversary, Calls for Unity and Self-Determination
On the 65th anniversary of Burkina Faso’s independence from colonial rule, President Captain Ibrahim Traoré delivered a solemn and resolute message to the...
Nigeria Rewards D’Tigress with $100,000 and New Apartments After Historic AfroBasket Win
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have been rewarded following their record-breaking fifth consecutive AfroBasket title win. Each player on the championship-winning squad will...
Only 38% Pass WASSCE 2025, Signalling Crisis In Nigeria’s Education System
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially announced the release of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results, with...
Niger Unveils Upgraded Version Of Locally Made IFVs As Part Of Sahelian Push For Defence Autonomy
Niger Republic has officially unveiled the upgraded version of its domestically produced military vehicles, marking a major milestone in the country’s strategy to...
Tinubu’s ₦712 Billion Lagos Airport Renovation Exposes Nigeria’s Spending Crisis—Costs More Than New Terminals Abroad
The Federal Government’s plan to spend ₦712.3 billion (approximately $1.75 billion) on the renovation of Terminal 1 at the Lagos Murtala Muhammed International...
Chagoury, Linked to Abacha-Era Money Laundering, Lands $700M Port Contract With Tinubu Government
The Bola Tinubu regime is once again under surveillance following the award of a $700 million port renovation contract to ITB Nigeria, a...
IMF in Africa: Fueling Poverty, Protests, and Public Sector Cuts Across the Continent
For decades, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been a central player in shaping Africa’s economic landscape. With its reach extending across nearly...