The Nigerien Army has confirmed the death of at least 10 soldiers following an armed ambush near the Burkina Faso border. In a state-owned television broadcast on Wednesday, the Niger Armed Forces (FAN) reported that the soldiers were attacked in western Niger during Operation Niyya. According to military sources, the troops had been dispatched from…
The new FAO representative in Côte d’Ivoire, Mr Joseph Nyemah, has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the Ivorian government in developing the agricultural sector to achieve food security by 2030. The UN diplomat made this known on Thursday during the presentation of his credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Integration and Ivorians Abroad,…
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is urging Guinean authorities to take immediate action to locate investigative journalist Habib Marouane Camara, who has been missing for two months. Camara, a vocal government critic, was reportedly abducted in early December while visiting a prominent figure. His disappearance has sparked serious concerns over press freedom in Guinea, with RSF…
Liberia’s campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2026-2027 term is gaining momentum, following endorsement from the African Union (AU). Lewis Brown, Liberia’s Permanent Representative to the UN, confirmed the AU’s support, emphasizing that securing the seat would amplify Africa’s voice in global peace and security affairs. As…
President John Mahama is spearheading efforts to address challenges in the country’s education sector by enhancing the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme. During his ‘Thank You Tour’ of the Central Region on Thursday, the Ghanaian leader pledged his commitment to prioritising education and tackling issues affecting the sector. He outlined plans to strengthen…
Gambia’s President President Adama Barrow has officially declared his intention to seek a third term in The Gambia’s 2026 general elections, a move that has sparked mixed reactions across the country. In a recent interview, Barrow revealed that he had initially planned to step down but reconsidered to prevent the collapse of his National People’s…
Mali and Senegal have reinforced their military ties as both nations confront escalating terrorist threats along their shared 419-kilometer border. This move follows Mali’s withdrawal from ECOWAS, underscoring the need for bilateral security collaboration. Malian Defense Minister General Sadio Camara hosted his Senegalese counterpart, Birame Diop, in Bamako for high-level discussions. The meeting, also attended…
TRIPOLI – Daily, Libya is becoming a den of horror for Africans, especially immigrants and 17-Year-Old Hulle Xayyib is the latest victim. Xayyib left Waadara district in Ethiopia in search of greener pasture but was caught in the web of horrific Libyan assailants bent to end the life of anyone who made it through the…
GOMA – The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has severed diplomatic relations with Rwanda as fighting intensifies between Rwanda-backed M23 rebels and Congolese forces near Goma, a strategic city in eastern Congo. The violence has left at least 13 peacekeepers and foreign soldiers dead and displaced thousands of civilians. The M23 rebel group, comprised mostly…
KHARTOUM – A massive fire has destroyed a significant oil refinery located approximately 71 kilometres north of Khartoum, intensifying the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Both factions have traded accusations over responsibility for the attack. The Sudanese army alleged that the RSF deliberately set the refinery ablaze…
