Browsing: West Africa

A wooden boat’s engine exploded and sank in the Ezetu 1 River in southern Nigeria, resulting in at least 20…

The turmoil within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State intensified when the suspended group, led by chairman John…

Former Malian Prime Minister Moussa Mara has opted to give up his pension, believing that the funds would be better…

Nigerian police reported on Tuesday that they had arrested over 90 individuals carrying Russian flags during protests against economic hardship,…

Niger’s prolonged struggle with terrorism is impacting the efficiency of its extractive sectors. To address the security challenges, the nation…

Soilless farming is proving essential for boosting food security among internally displaced people (IDPs) who live in camps or densely…

Nigeria’s president has called for an end to the widespread protests against economic challenges, describing the rallies as violent and…

The European Union (EU) has unveiled a €32 million initiative designed to improve vaccine production in Ghana. This announcement was…

The University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK) has obtained advanced endoscopy technology that integrates endoscopy and ultrasound. This innovation allows…

On Thursday, security sources reported that a bomb detonated in a teahouse in a village in northeastern Nigeria, resulting in…

Since the start of the year, at least 163 people have died from Lassa fever, with 933 cases confirmed in…

On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Ouagadougou, the National Police, National Gendarmerie, and National Fire Brigade hosted the inaugural feedback…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has informed Nigerians that while they take part in protests against the government, he and other…

Violent protests against MTN Nigeria, following the blocking of some subscribers’ lines over the weekend, are exacerbating tensions in the…

On Monday, Guinea’s transitional authorities unveiled a draft of a new constitution aimed at reducing and setting limits on presidential…

In response to the increasing spread of disinformation in Burkinabe digital spaces, the National Center for the Coordination of the…

Tuareg rebels in northern Mali reported having killed and injured numerous soldiers and Wagner mercenaries over two days of clashes…

In Rabat, Abdeltif Loudyi, the Minister Delegate for National Defense, welcomed General Kassoum Coulibaly, the Defense Minister of Burkina Faso,…

Nigerian authorities have claimed that a regime change agenda is behind the upcoming nationwide anti-government protests. The Department of State…

Dr. Stephen Amoah, Deputy Finance Minister, states that while improvements in the economy will eventually lead to better living conditions…

On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, the President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traore, welcomed a United Nations delegation headed by…

by Gozde Sogutlu With the 1998 African Opening Policy, Turkey has significantly increased its engagement in Africa and adopted a…

Due to severe flooding, a group of Liberian senators has suggested moving the capital city from the overcrowded and poorly…

Mali’s military is launching an investigation into a disturbing video showing a man in Malian military attire dissecting a corpse…

The Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has appointed three new second-class Emirs for the Rano, Gaya, and Karaye…

Nigeria to Restart Local Crude Oil Refining in Early August, National Petroleum Authorities Announce The move marks the end of…

The UAE Lifts Travel Restrictions for Nigerians, Allowing Visa Issuance Without Limits. Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation,…

Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), criticizes the federal government’s decision to lift the suspension on food…

Saint Academy, a school located in BusaBuji, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, collapsed around 11 am while…

Authorities in Niger imposed a curfew in the unstable Tillaberi region following a breakout from a heavily guarded prison known…

Yesterday, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) revealed that Nigeria needs a minimum of $66 billion to successfully implement essential railway…

A fire outbreak in Farafenni, North Bank Region (NBR), completely destroyed a building used as accommodation for students at the…

Operation Feed Yourself was an agricultural initiative introduced in Ghana during the tenure of military leader Ignatius Kutu Acheampong. It…

This came after interviews were held with shortlisted foreign coaches. “Everything is still under wraps,” a source revealed. “But it…

The Rivers State House of Assembly, under the leadership of Martins Amaewhule, has charged Governor Siminialayi Fubara with breaching the…

U.S. troops have finished their withdrawal from the base in Niamey, Niger’s capital, and are set to fully depart from…

Ubacle Group, a Nigerian renewable energy firm, has launched its lineup of solar panels, with the goal of bolstering the…

A couple who live in Nigeria’s “divorce capital” are being hailed for their long marriage having recently celebrated their 50th…

Sierra Leone marked a significant milestone in the protection of young girls as President Julius Maada Bio signed a bill…