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Senegal Govt Announces Compensation for Victims of Political Violence Under Former President Macky Sall
The Senegalese government has announced financial compensation for the families of victims of political violence that occurred between 2021 and 2024. Each bereaved...
Mali Strengthens Military Ties With Senegal Despite Leaving ECOWAS
Mali and Senegal have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening military cooperation, particularly in the fight against terrorism and cross-border crime, despite Mali’s recent...
FG to Scrap JSS, SSS and Introduce 12-Year Basic School System Amid Pressing Issues
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to abolish the Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary School (SSS) structure and replace...
FG Renames UniAbuja as Yakubu Gowon University, Replaces Governing Councils of Federal Universities
The Nigerian Federal Government has announced the dissolution of several governing councils and the reassignment of key officials in some federal universities. This...
Fire Outbreak Claims 17 Lives at Islamiya School in Zamfara
A fire outbreak at an Islamiya school in Kaura-Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State has claimed the lives of 17 Almajiri students....
U.S. Government Orders Closure of All USAID Missions Overseas, Staff to Return by Friday
The United States government has ordered the closure of all USAID missions overseas, and staff members have been directed to return to the...
France Hands Over Three Military Bases to Senegal as Sept 2025 Withdrawal Deadline Draws Near
France has officially begun the withdrawal of its military forces from Senegal, with three military bases in the capital, Dakar, being returned to...
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, André 3000, and More Join LeBron James for a Historic 2025 Met Gala
The 2025 Met Gala is shaping up to be quite the night for style and culture, though, through the eyes of Black menswear....
Mali Secures $100 Million to Improve Access to Drinking Water
The World Bank has approved a $100 million credit to help Mali enhance access to clean drinking water and strengthen water resource conservation....
Burkina Faso Issues First AES Passport as Regional Bloc Pushes for Integration
Burkina Faso has issued its first Confédération des États du Sahel (AES) passport, with Captain Ibrahim Traoré as the first recipient. The move...
Tems Clinches Second Grammy With Best African Music Performance Win
Nigerian singer Tems has won the Best African Music Performance category at the 67th Grammy Awards, securing her second Grammy win. She earned...
FG Moves to Hike Electricity Tariff Despite Economic Hardship
Despite growing economic challenges facing Nigerians, the Federal Government has disclosed ongoing plans to increase electricity tariffs further. President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser...