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Senegal’s Prime Minister Questions French Military Presence in Country
Senegal’s Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, suggested on Thursday that French military bases in the country might be closed. This statement was part of...
Chad: Family Reign Continues as Deby Confirmed Winner of Election
Chad’s constitutional council officially declared Mahamat Idriss Deby as the winner of the May 6 presidential election on Thursday, solidifying his family’s long-standing...
Niger Welcomes Russian Military Instructors and Equipment
Russian plane with military instructors and equipment has arrived Republic of the Niger after the United States agreed to withdraw its troops from...
Northern leaders urge Tinubu to reject relocation of expelled US, French troops from Sahel to Nigeria
Northern leaders have urged President Bola Tinubu and members of the 10th Assembly to reject the request from the U.S. and French governments...
EU adopts human rights resolution to repeal Female Genital Mutilation ban in Gambia
The European Union, EU, on Thursday, during its plenary session, adopted a human rights resolution to repeal Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) and female...
UN Warns of Rising Drug Trafficking in West Africa’s Sahel Region
The Sahel region in West Africa is fast becoming a central hub for drug trafficking, according to a new report by the United...
Niger Junta Sends U.S. Forces Packing ‘with immediate effect’
The Niger Ruling Junta has “with immediate effect” revoked an agreement that allows military personnel and civilian staff from the United States Department...
Following Binance Exit, CBN Partners With Blockchain Firm Gluwa, to Propel eNaira Adoption
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has sealed a partnership with blockchain credit infrastructure firm, Gluwa, to accelerate the adoption of eNaira. eNaira...
‘No justification for carnage in Gaza’ — Yussuf Tuggar
Nigeria’s Foreign Minister, Yusuf Tuggar as a delegate of Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the State Visit to Doha expressed that Israel must stop...
AFCON: Beyond Africa’s Raging Troubles
A single cheer erupts from a Lagos street corner, echoing across the continent and uniting millions in a shared heartbeat. The source? Not...
Chad to hold Presidential election in May/June 2024, transitioning from military rule
Chad’s election agency has announced dates for the upcoming presidential election, signalling a significant step towards restoring democracy after the military seized power...
No generation would forgive the breakup of the ECOWAS Community – Gen. Gowon
Former Nigerian Head of State and surviving founder of the ECOWAS, Gen Yakubu Gowon, has expressed sadness over the recent developments in the...