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ECOWAS Calls for Short, Inclusive Political Transition in Guinea-Bissau
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reiterated its call for a brief and inclusive political transition in Guinea-Bissau, stressing the...
Niger Adopts Record 2026 Budget in Push for Economic Sovereignty
Niger has approved a record national budget of more than 2.922 trillion CFA francs for the 2026 fiscal year, signalling a strong commitment...
Niger Records Progress on Dasa Uranium Project, Strengthens Gold Ambitions
Niger is recording major advances in its mining sector, with significant progress reported on the Dasa uranium project and renewed momentum in gold...
Africa’s Largest Airport Takes Shape as Ethiopia Commences $12.5bn Build
Ethiopia has officially begun work on a massive new airport that officials say will be the largest on the African continent when it...
Tinubu, Shettima to Spend N12.2bn on Travel and Transport as Nigerians Struggle With Cost of Living and Insecurity
Details from Nigeria’s 2026 Appropriation Bill show that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima and their aides are slated to spend...
Senegal Beat Mali to Become First AFCON 2025 Semi Finalists
Senegal secured the first semi final place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Mali 1–0 in a tightly contested quarter...
Tinubu Govt Questioned Over Super Eagles Bonus Standoff
Nigeria’s Super Eagles were thrown into turmoil at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after players protested unpaid match bonuses, triggering public anger...
Tinubu’s Govt Allegedly Uses Celebrities to Promote Tax Payments Despite Altered Tax Law
A wave of video clips circulating on social media shows high-profile Nigerian celebrities including Sam Larry, Young John, Funke Akindele, Sophia and others...
Confederation of Sahel States Condemns US Armed Attack on Venezuela
The Confederation of Sahel States, known by its French acronym AES, has issued a strong condemnation of the recent armed operation carried out...
Burkina Faso Holds First Council of Ministers of 2026
The first Council of Ministers of the year 2026 was held on Thursday, January 8, under the leadership of His Excellency Captain Ibrahim...
Oxford English Dictionary Adds Nigerian Words Reflecting Global Culture
The Oxford English Dictionary has added a range of Nigerian words and expressions in its latest update, reflecting the influence of Nigerian language...
Former Ghanaian Finance Minister Detained by US Immigration Authorities
Ken Ofori-Atta, the former finance minister of Ghana, has been detained by United States immigration authorities over concerns about his legal status in...