Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted multiple international drug shipments bound for the United States, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Poland, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The agency thwarted attempts by drug trafficking organizations (DTOs) to smuggle large consignments through logistics firms and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. According to NDLEA officials,…
Guinea-Bissau’s Judicial Police (PJ) marked its 42nd anniversary with a historic announcement from President Úmaro Sissoco Embaló, who pledged a new national headquarters for the institution. The announcement was made during a ceremony held on March 12, 2025, at the Bissau Royal Hotel. The anniversary celebration was themed “The Judicial Police and the Challenges of…
Benin’s opposition party, Les Démocrates, is intensifying its campaign in the country’s northern region, accusing the government of failing to deliver on key promises. Meanwhile, President Patrice Talon has dismissed rumors that he is seeking an unconstitutional third term. Led by former President Thomas Boni Yayi, the opposition is openly challenging the current administration. During…
Burkina Faso’s government has announced the rescue of 305 people, including women, children, and the elderly, who were being held captive by terrorists in a forest in Boucle du Mouhoun. The hostages, used as human shields, were freed in the Solenzo area and later transferred to Ouagadougou, according to national television. Commander Aziz Ouédraogo, head…
Nigerien authorities have urgently requested assistance from the Nigerian government to ease a severe fuel shortage that has paralyzed the country. According to reports, a delegation of senior officials from Niger’s transitional government traveled to Abuja to meet with Nigerian government representatives. Following the discussions, 300 trucks of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) were reportedly approved…
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Mauritania is stepping up efforts to empower women, aiming to boost their participation in decision-making processes and contribute to national development. Led by Ms. Mehla Ahmed Talebna, President of the National Observatory for the Rights of Women and Girls, a Mauritanian delegation recently visited Côte d’Ivoire to explore the establishment of the Compendium of Women’s…
Burkinabe authorities are adopting a stricter approach to tobacco packaging and labelling through a newly enacted decree. According to Health Minister Dr. Lucien Kargougou, the review of this decree aligns with the guidelines set by the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), which calls on member states to implement plain packaging to enhance the effectiveness…
A fire outbreak in the courtyard of the Malian Textile Development Company (CMDT) has destroyed over 1,000 bales of cotton fibre, causing an estimated loss of approximately 250 million CFA francs The fire broke out at midnight, swiftly consuming the cotton stockpile. A delegation, led by the Minister of Agriculture, visited the site to assess…
The Burkinabe government has launched a new Commissary aimed at providing essential products to military personnel and their families at affordable prices. This initiative, endorsed by the Council of Ministers, in a strategic move to boost the well-being of its armed forces and address the logistical and social challenges faced by the Defense and Security…
