The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled a trans-border drug trafficking syndicate, arresting four members in intelligence-led operations. A statement by Femi Babafemi, Director of Media & Advocacy, confirmed that during the raid, tramadol pills worth millions of naira were recovered, concealed in the bumper and false bottom of Sienna buses heading to…
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye has engaged with fellow Heads of Government in discussions aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties with their respective countries.President Diomaye held these discussions on the sidelines of the 38th African Union (AU) Summit in Addis Ababa. During the summit, he met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed at the National Palace, focusing…
The Nigerien authorities on Saturday launched the National Refoundation Conference in Niamey, presided over by General Abdourahamane Tiani. These consultations, formalised by Decree 2025-086 of 8 February 2025, are structured around five key areas – Peace and security, Political and institutional refoundation, Economy and sustainable development, Geopolitics and international relations, Justice and human rights. In…
At least ten women have lost their lives in a mining accident after a Caterpillar excavator, operated by Chinese miners, overturned on a group of women searching for gold in southwest Mali. This incident comes just two weeks after a similar tragedy in the Kangaba region, where an artisanal mine collapse claimed at least 13…
Nigeria is optimistic about ensuring unhindered food access in Yobe State through its fertiliser partnership with Morocco, aimed at strengthening food security in the Northeast region. A delegation from the African Network Centre, led by the Secretary to the State Government, Baba Malam Wali, is currently in Morocco to explore a partnership with OCP/Jorf Lasfar,…
More than 3,600 Nigerians who fled to Chad a decade ago to escape jihadist violence have returned home in recent days, according to an aid agency spokesman. The returnees arrived since Monday in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, aboard trucks from the Chadian town of Baga Sola, where they had been taking refuge since…
Ghana’s main opposition party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has strongly criticized the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for declaring former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta a fugitive. Speaking at a press conference in Accra, NPP National Organizer Henry Nana Boakye condemned the move, calling it “unreasonable and unjustified”, and labeled it a “national embarrassment”….
The Ivorian government has announced the creation of the Financial Surveillance Group (GSF) to enhance efforts in combating money laundering, terrorism financing, and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The decision was revealed by the government spokesperson following a Council of Ministers meeting, highlighting the country’s commitment to strengthening financial security and regulatory oversight….
The Malian transitional government has officially launched the Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR-1) program, aiming to integrate 3,000 former combatants into the national armed forces. The initiative targets armed groups allied with the military, as part of efforts to strengthen security and stability. However, former rebels from the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) are excluded from…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially unveiled the host nations and group stage draws for the 2025 U17 and U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The tournaments will be held in Morocco and Cote d’ivoire , respectively. The U17 AFCON will take place in Morocco, where the host nation has been drawn into…
