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A Legacy of Looting: How West African Politicians Steal from the Poor to Enrich Their Children
From the crumbling schools in Nigeria to the dilapidated hospitals of Freetown and the overcrowded slums of Accra, the people of West Africa...
‘Coordinated Lawlessness’ – Peter Obi Slams Illegal Demolition of Brother’s Property in Lagos, Nigeria
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the demolition of a property belonging to his younger brother in Ikeja, Lagos, describing...
Nigeria: Soldiers, Security Guards, Civilians Killed in Multiple Bandit Attacks in Zamfara
A series of attacks in Zamfara State has left many dead, including Nigerian military personnel, local guards, and residents. Sources confirmed to SaharaReporters...
Three Kenyan Officers Face Murder Charges After Assaulted Blogger Dies in Custody
Three Kenyan police officers have been charged with the murder of 31-year-old blogger Albert Ojwang, who died after being assaulted in police custody...
Iran Fires Missiles at US Air Base in Qatar in Retaliation for Air Strikes on Nuclear Sites
Iran has fired missiles at the United States’ Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar in retaliation for U.S. airstrikes on its nuclear sites...
Amaarae Embraces Identity and Power In New Album ‘Black Star’
Ghanaian-American singer Amaarae is preparing to release her third studio album, Black Star, in August. A deeply personal project that blends African sounds,...
Nigeria’s Foreign Ministry Silent as UAE Blocks Visas, Demands Nigerians Show $60,000 Bank History for Entry
Thousands of Nigerians are reportedly being barred from securing transit or tourist visas to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to an unverified...
Côte d’Ivoire: Gbagbo and Thiam Forge Alliance to Challenge Ouattara Ahead of Presidential Election
Former President Laurent Gbagbo and opposition leader Tidjane Thiam have announced a political alliance to challenge President Alassane Ouattara and what they describe...
Niger Government Takes Full Ownership Of Electricity Company To Improve Electricity Management, Expand Access
Niger‘s government has announced that it is taking full ownership of the Niger Electricity Company (NIGELEC), which handles the country’s electricity production, transmission,...
Trump’s Administration Considering Visa Ban on Nigeria, 35 Other Nations, Citing Security Concerns
Barely a week after enacting a travel ban on seven African countries, the Trump-led U.S. administration is reportedly considering a broader visa restriction...
Chad Suspends Visas for US Citizens in Response to Trump’s Recent Travel Ban
Chad has announced the suspension of visa issuance to United States citizens, in a retaliatory move against a new U.S. travel ban signed...
Nigeria Drifting Toward One-Party State Under Tinubu — A Contradiction of His Own Words
Two years into President Bola Tinubu’s administration, Nigeria appears to be gradually drifting toward what critics call a de facto one-party state, an...