Mali and Algeria have mutually closed their airspace to all flights between the two countries, marking a dramatic escalation in tensions fueled by accusations of terrorism sponsorship and a recent border military incident. On Monday, April 7, 2025, Mali’s Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure announced the immediate closure of its airspace to all Algerian civil…
The entire month of April is dedicated to Thomas Sankara — a revolutionary leader who fearlessly fought against imperialism. His bold vision for a self-reliant Africa and his enduring legacy continue to inspire the Burkinabe people and many across the continent as a symbol of courage, integrity, and transformative leadership. © WAVN
Actress Lupita Nyong’o is an award-winning Kenyan-Mexican actress known for her powerful performances. She has starred in films like 12 Years a Slave, Black Panther, and Us, as well as for her advocacy for diversity, African representation, and women’s rights in the film industry. © WAVN
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of Nigeria and the General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen operational cooperation and crack down on international drug trafficking networks operating between the two countries. The agreement aims to fortify the frontline of…
Nigerian youths are back on the streets of Lagos, protesting against bad governance and the growing repression of free speech in the country. The demonstration, organized by the Take It Back movement, began early Monday morning with protesters marching along Obafemi Awolowo Way, chanting solidarity songs and calling for accountability. According to the organizers, the…
Nigerien armed forces have captured a senior figure of the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (GSIM), also known as Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), during a targeted operation in the country’s troubled western region. According to state broadcaster Télé Sahel, the arrest, which authorities describe as a “major breakthrough” in the fight…
Algeria has recalled its ambassadors from AES countries; Mali and Niger, and suspended the appointment of a new envoy to Burkina Faso, following a rapid fallout with Mali over the destruction of a drone. The crisis began when Algerian forces intercepted and destroyed a Malian drone that reportedly entered Algerian airspace near the border on…
Diplomatic tensions have escalated between Mali and Algeria following the destruction of a Malian drone near the border town of Tinzouatène in the Kidal region. The incident, which occurred overnight from March 31 to April 1, 2025, was condemned by Mali’s transitional government as “blatant aggression.” Malian officials claim the drone, designated TZ-98D, was brought…
The Government of Ghana is set to hold high-level talks with the United States today, following Washington’s recent imposition of a 10% universal tariff on all imported goods. The measure, which has raised concerns globally, is expected to have significant implications for trade flows and investor confidence between the two nations. A joint delegation comprising…
The African Union (AU) has proposed Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé as the new mediator in the ongoing conflict between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, following a request by Angolan President João Lourenço to step down from the role. The announcement came during a virtual AU Assembly meeting chaired by Lourenço, who cited…
