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Russian Wheat Shipment Strengthens Economic Ties in Central Africa
At the Douala Autonomous Port in Cameroon, crane operators have been actively unloading 25,000 tonnes of wheat destined for local mills to produce...
Visa-Free Travel for Nigerian Passport Holders in 27 Countries – 2024 Update
Nigeria’s passport, ranking 95th globally in the 2024 Passport Index, provides access to 45 countries without a visa. Despite limitations, Nigerian travellers enjoy...
US to Build Drone Bases in West Africa
The United States, in its effort to support West Africa against terrorism, is pursuing a new strategy to counter the dual threats of...
First Ladies Roles in Governance, Giving Stipends?
There’s a never-ending question surrounding the role of First Ladies in governance, either to the President or the Governor, that remains unanswered. However,...
French Embassy in Niger Shuts Down Amidst Rising Tensions with Military Government
The embassy has declared its inability to operate normally or fulfil its duties due to constraints imposed by Niger’s military government. Former French...
AFCON 2024: Clash of Titans in Ivory Coast as 24 Nations Vie for Glory
As the countdown to kickoff begins, anticipation soars and fans eagerly await the adrenaline-pumping action set to unfold in the heart of Ivory...
Hope on the Horizon: Malaria Vaccine to Reach Cameroon’s Population in 2024
Following the arrival of the first consignment of malaria vaccines in Cameroon on Wednesday, November 22 2023, the United Nations announced the imminent...
Coup attempt in Sierra Leone?
There have been reports of a coup attempt in Sierra Leone. Gunmen attacked the military’s main Wilberforce barracks in the capital, Freetown, and...
Nigeria’s “Danfo” Airline And The NCAA’s Dance With Death
On Sunday May 7, 2023, a Boeing 737-400 prepared to take off from Yola Airport on a scheduled local service to Nnamdi...
When Abuja Follows You To Abidjan
“Sir, I have spent many years here and if I open my mouth to tell you what is going on here. More than...
Ukraine Trained Tuareg Rebels in Drone Attacks Killing Malian Army and Russia’s Wagner Group – Le Monde
The Ukrainian military intelligence service has been using drone warfare techniques with discreet but decisive support of Kyiv for Tuareg rebels to fight...
France Lobbyist Robert Bourgi Discloses $4M Payment from Ex-Gabon President Ali Bongo as Middleman
A French lawyer and Françafrique lobbyist, Robert Bourgi, has revealed that Gabonese Ex-President Ali Bongo paid him about $4 million from 2009-2013 for...