The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially released the schedule for the upcoming U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), set to take place in Morocco from March 30 to April 19, 2025. The tournament will be hosted across four stadiums in Casablanca, Mohammedia, and El Jadida, featuring 16 teams competing for the continental title…
Senegal and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are intensifying efforts to enhance their economic relationship, fostering a more robust and mutually beneficial partnership. On Wednesday, the UAE Ambassador to Senegal, Saeed Hamdan Alnaqbi , hosted an iftar dinner at his diplomatic residence in Dakar, bringing together several senior figures from the Senegalese media. The gathering…
A trailer loaded with cement lost control and plowed into 14 vehicles stuck in traffic near Nyanya Bridge in Abuja on Wednesday, leaving at least six people dead and causing widespread panic. The Federal Capital Territory Police Command confirmed the incident, which occurred about 10 kilometers (6 miles) from the city center. According to the…
Trailer Crash in Nigeria Claims Six Lives. General Tiani is set to Lead Niger for Five-Year Transition Under New Charter. Senegal and UAE Strengthen Economic Ties Through Strategic Initiatives. 14th PALESH Edition to Address Africa’s Stability and Security. CAF Unveils Schedule for U-17 AFCON in Morocco.
Pan-Africanists will gather once again in Nigeria to discuss pressing issues affecting Africa’s stability and security, aiming to develop practical solutions to address them. These will dominate discussions at the 14th edition of the Pan-African Leadership Symposium (PALESH), held under the theme: “Adaptive Leadership & Stability in Africa: Prospects & Challenges.” The symposium will focus…
Niger’s Transitional President, General Abdourahamane Tiani will officially assume the role of President of Niger for the next five years under a new constitutional framework set to be launched on March 25, 2025. This transition follows the National Refoundation Conference, which proposed major governance changes, including the dissolution of political parties and the adoption of…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have strongly condemned the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, calling it “hasty and unconstitutional.” In a joint statement issued on Wednesday, NLC President Joe Ajaero and TUC President Festus Osifo argued that the move violates…
Chad is grappling with an escalating humanitarian crisis as over 763,000 Sudanese refugees have fled into the country’s eastern regions since April 2023. The crisis has intensified in 2024, with more than 40,000 new arrivals so far, including 21,027 in February alone—a 30% increase from January. In response, authorities have relocated over 3,600 refugees to…
The Nigerien government has announced new measures to rebalance its collaboration with the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), citing non-compliance with national reforms favoring local participation in oil exploitation. Following a Council of Ministers meeting on March 18, authorities accused CNPC of using “subterfuge” and “false assessments of contractual documents” to avoid adhering to local…
A failed assassination attempt targeting Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has drawn widespread condemnation from international bodies, including the United Nations, the United Kingdom, and several other organizations. The attack, carried out by the Islamist militant group Al-Shabaab, which is affiliated with al-Qaeda, occurred near the presidential compound. The assailants targeted the president’s motorcade with…
