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Burkina Faso Bans All NGO Activity Without Government Permission
The Burkinabé government has ordered the immediate suspension of any Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) or association operating without authorisation and issued a directive mandating...
Nigerians React to MRS Petrol Price List as Oil-Producing States Pay More
The newly updated petrol price by MRS Oil Nigeria Plc has sparked reactions from Nigerians, particularly over the price disparities across different regions....
Peter Obi Visits Indonesia, Urges Nigeria to Adopt Structured Policies
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has called for structured policies and strong leadership to drive Nigeria’s development. He shared insights from his recent...
Sand Filling for High-end Real Estate Projects is the Major Factor for Flooding in Lagos – GRV
The debate over the root causes of Lagos’ flooding has once again resurfaced as Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, Labour Party gubernatorial candidate in Lagos, took...
Niger To Hold Inclusive National Dialogue in Niamey to Shape Political Transition Process
The Inclusive National Dialogue, a key initiative in Niger’s political transition, will officially open in Niamey on February 15, 2025. The national conference,...
Human Rights Activist, Adebayo Raphael Appointed Convener of Concerned Nigerians Group as Adeyanju Steps Down to Pursue Law Career
The Concerned Nigerians for the Protection of Human Rights and the Rule of Law initiative has announced the appointment of human rights activist...
France to Hand Over Military Base in Cote d’Ivoire on February 20
France is set to transfer control of its only military base in Cote d’Ivoire to the Ivorian government on February 20, according to...
Leaked Document Exposes British Intelligence-Backed NGO’s Surveillance of Pan-African Voices Including West Africa Weekly
A British nonprofit with ties to intelligence agencies has accused pan-African voices, including West Africa Weekly (WAW), of spreading “anti-Western rhetoric” in their...
FIFA Suspends Congolese FA and Pakistan FA Over Governance Issues
FIFA has announced the immediate suspension of the Congolese Football Association (FECOFOOT) and the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) due to serious governance violations,...
Algeria Builds Concrete Wall Along Border with Mali Amid Rising Tensions
Algeria has started the construction of a concrete wall along its border with Mali, specifically in the locality of Tinzawaten, as part of...
Niger Government Establishes Committee To Monitor NGOs Amid Humanitarian Sector Scrutiny
The Nigerien government has set up a Technical Committee to regulate and oversee the governance of non-governmental organisations (NGOs). The move follows increased...
Sahel Ban On RFI, France 24 Cost France Médias Monde 7 Million Viewers
France Medias Monde (FMM), the French public media group that operates RFI and France 24, has lost seven million listeners and viewers in...