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Ghana Reaffirms Withdrawal of Recognition of Polisario, Backs Morocco’s Autonomy Plan
Ghana has reaffirmed its decision to withdraw recognition of the Polisario Front’s self-proclaimed “Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic” (SADR), reiterating its support for Morocco’s...
China Tightens Travel Restrictions for Citizens Over Tech and Security Concerns
China has tightened travel restrictions for its citizens under new exit-and-entry rules that took effect on September 15, 2026. The regulations bar individuals...
Traore Launches $30 Million Textile Complex to Cut Burkina Faso’s Reliance on Clothing Imports
Burkina Faso’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traore, has inaugurated a $30 million textile complex in Bobo-Dioulasso, a project his government presents as a...
Guinea and Ivory Coast Presidents Agree to Strengthen Security, Trade and Political Ties
Guinea’s President Mamady Doumbouya arrived in Abidjan on Friday for talks with his Ivorian counterpart, Alassane Ouattara, and the two leaders agreed on...
Algeria Severs Diplomatic Ties With UAE, Closes Airspace to Emirati Aircraft
Algeria announced on Thursday that it was cutting diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates, accusing Abu Dhabi of years of “provocative and...
Gambia Protests Turn Chaotic as Power Outages Worsen Ahead of December Elections
Thousands of Gambians took to the streets overnight in Banjul and surrounding cities, burning tyres and blocking roads to protest prolonged power blackouts...
Russia and North Korea Open First Road Bridge, Raising Fears of Covert Military Corridor
Russia and North Korea have opened the first road bridge linking the two countries across the Tumen River, a development that officially aims...
Only Two African Players Nominated for 2026 Men’s Ballon d’Or
Only two African players have been named among the 30 nominees for the 2026 men’s Ballon d’Or, a drop from the three African...
Senegal to Reprofile Debt Rather Than Restructure, Prime Minister Says
Senegal’s Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo has told parliament that the West African nation will not pursue a formal restructuring of its...
FG Reportedly Enters Secret Ceasefire with Boko Haram Faction, Denies N5bn Ransom Payment
The Nigerian government has reportedly entered into a secret ceasefire agreement with the Bakura Doro faction of Boko Haram, a development that has...
Kenya’s Crackdown on Foreign Hawkers Triggers Xenophobia Fears, Echoes South Africa
Kenya has launched a sweeping crackdown on foreign nationals operating small-scale businesses, triggering panic among migrants and drawing comparisons to the xenophobic violence...
NFF to Announce New Super Falcons Coach on Tuesday as Team Looks to Rebuild After World Cup Miss
The Nigeria Football Federation and the National Sports Commission are set to announce the appointment of a new head coach for the Super...