Abuja, Nigeria – In a landmark initiative set to bolster educational ties between India and Africa, the Africa Asia Scholars Global Network (AASGON) has announced the launch of 10,000 scholarships for African students. This programme, unveiled ahead of the Global South Universities Association (GSUA) Summit Awards 2025, is expected to significantly benefit Nigerian students across…
The Senegalese government is ramping up its efforts to combat illegal drug trafficking and counterfeiting through renewed actions by the Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (ARP) and the National Brigade for the Fight Against Piracy and Counterfeiting. On Tuesday, both agencies conducted a joint operation that led to the arrest of eight individuals involved in a counterfeit…
Niger is taking decisive action to assert greater national control over its oil sector, accusing the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) of failing to uphold local content reforms. The government is introducing a series of measures to ensure compliance with national regulations and increase local participation in the industry. During a Council of Ministers meeting…
Mali Joins Niger and Burkina Faso in Withdrawing from The Francophonie Organization. Niger Criticizes Chinese-Owned Oil Firm for Alleged Failure to Uphold Local Content Reforms. President Tinubu Declares State of Emergency, Suspends Bayelsa State Governor. Senegalese Authorities Raid Illegal Pharmaceutical Warehouses in Dakar. Somali President Unharmed After Assassination Attempt by Al-Shabaab Militants.
The Nigerian government has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and all state lawmakers amid escalating security concerns and political tensions. In a televised address on Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu cited security reports of pipeline vandalism by militants and the governor’s alleged inaction in addressing the crisis….
Mali has formally withdrawn from the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF), aligning with Niger and Burkina Faso in a coordinated move to sever ties with Western-backed institutions. This announcement follows separate statements from Niger and Burkina Faso a day earlier, confirming their withdrawal from the French-speaking bloc. A joint statement by the three nations’…
Ghanaian investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas has been awarded $18 million in damages in a defamation lawsuit against former Member of Parliament Kennedy Agyapong and social media commentator Frederick Asamoah. The judgment, delivered by the Superior Court of New Jersey, comes after a protracted legal battle over allegedly defamatory statements made by Agyapong and Asamoah…
President John Dramani Mahama has dismissed General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, Ghana’s Chief of Defense Staff, along with several other top military officials. A statement signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the President’s spokesperson, expressed appreciation for the outgoing service chiefs and acknowledged their contributions to the nation’s security. As part of efforts to restructure the military leadership,…
In a bold and unprecedented move, the Rwandan government announced on Monday, that it is severing all diplomatic relations with Belgium, effective immediately. This decision, marking a serious deterioration in bilateral relations, comes amid escalating tensions between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), raising fears of a wider conflict in the Great Lakes…
Ghana’s President John Mahama has warned the public to stay alert against financial scams on social media after hackers took control of his X account for 48 hours. During the breach, the attackers used the account to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme called “Solana Africa,” falsely claiming it was an initiative endorsed by Mahama. Presidential…
